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Website Design – Important Things To Remember

Good websites have become crucial for businesses worldwide. Without a website, a business isn’t reaching the majority and isn’t maximizing its potential. With the sheer amount of people using the internet on practically a daily basis, a decent website is all-important. Businesses are practically sending customers away by using badly-designed or mediocre websites; the ones who do not use the internet at all to benefit their business are doing nothing but stabbing themselves in the chest. Owning a decent website has become practically necessary for businesses. That is why good website design is required; here are some tips for good website design.

For a decent website to be made, creativity, experience and devotion are all a must-have. One does not simply discredit creating a website as being an unimportant job; it is a task that needs time devoted to it. The web designer must know what the business they are working for wants; a breakdown in communication will reflect negatively on the result. A passion for the website designing is also needed; if the designer is not interested, it will surely stunt the final result. Interest in designing the website will lead to a more attractive website being made, hence more customers. 

One thing that most website designers should consider is the importance of mobile phone compatibility, and even tablet computer compatibility at a push. Phones have grown beyond sending and receiving phone calls and texts. The majority of good phones allow the user to surf the internet on the go and it’s likely that people will come across a business website on their phone. This is why it’s important to make a website compatible with mobile viewing; it makes a more comfortable viewing experience for mobile phone viewers and increases the chance of the visitor staying for longer on the website. Understandably, adjustments are always needed when making a version of the website compatible with mobiles, since mobiles have a more limited ability at displaying objects than PCs; these adjustments, however, shouldn’t exclude the business’ main features such as the logo and the all-important information.

Another thing that should be considered for a good website design is the incorporation of Flash elements, which is why it’s important for a business to look for a web designer who has experience in working with Flash. Flash adds extra elements to the website that succeed in making the website more interesting to look at, more exciting, and more animated. A boring website will repel customers; Flash elements will help contribute to bringing a previously boring website design to life, something that’ll keep the customer exploring the website. There are drawbacks to using Flash; Apple stubbornly refuses to work with Flash, therefore Apple devices do not show Flash elements. This is a small setback in the grand scheme of things, however. Obviously Flash isn’t a necessity, but it’s something that adds that spice to the website.

This article barely scratches the surface of what decent web designs needs; links to social media have become very important as well, as well as an organised layout and decent content development. However, some important things have been highlighted.

― By Joseph Lumber
20-07-2012

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