Web Design Articles

As you're designing your new web site, you'll be tempted with web design ideas that could turn into fatal mistakes. This is especially true if your web site represents your business. Below are five of the most common mistakes to avoid at all costs.

Ever wondered how some websites seem to have multiple "layers" of designs?Although some use frames and other design techniques to accomplish this look, I'm going to show you a simple way to create the look without the "headaches" of complicated design techniques.

If you update your website often, you may wish to express to your visitors that your website is up-to-date, and not "deserted".One way to do this is by placing a small statement which includes a "Last Updated" date that changes each time you update your site.

Unlike creating a horizontal vertical line by inserting an <HR> tag, a simple html code is not available to insert a vertical divider line into your web page.However, there are two simple ways to insert a vertical divider line.

Your website's navigation ability is extremely important to your success online. Your visitors will only turn into paying customers if your site is easy and fun to navigate.Believe me, you want your visitors to stay as long as possible.

I'm sure you've experienced this before... you visit a website and a small window pops up out of nowhere asking you to subscribe to an E-zine, or maybe something similar. You might be wondering where it came from? Or think how do I get rid of this annoying window that won't go away! It's a love, hate thing.

Just Because Your Dog Likes You, Doesn't Mean You're A Nice Guy.Many people in business really are "nice guys", but some aren't. How can someone tell which group you're in? The web is a cold, seemingly uncaring place, and many people will not respond in a positive manner unless they develop a rapport with someone.

We know that something like 80% of visitors will abandon our sites without finishing the headline. And we know that "What's in this for me?" is the question every visitor asks immediately. We know we must demonstrate there is something here that matters.

Picture a pink elephant dancing the two-step in a bright blue skirt. Got it? Are you sure? If not, reread this paragraph. If you really have it, you won't be able to forget it if asked to do so.

Slow loading pages are site killers. Splash screens as well. Most webmasters appear to know such things. And most know better than to demand the download of some plug in to view their site. Still, many are breaking other rules as if unaware even of their existence.