Prior Planning for a Great Website design
Website design is simple in concept but it is the little details that will get you. Professional website design versus amateur website design can be the difference between potential customers wanting to look further on your site or running from your site and going to a competitor’s at first glance. So here are some helpful tips to remember when designing that killer site:
Start with a Simple Plan
Many times, a client will want their website to do everything right away. What will happen is the website takes weeks to build in the website design phase and in the meantime, customers cannot get the client’s website or when they do, it is full of broken links, missing pages, un-optimized graphics, and little content. If you r client you are designing for just wants to get a web presence, then stick with a simple 4 to 5 page design and then add on later. A 4 or 5 page design usually includes a home page, product description page, contact or enquiry form, and an “about us” page at the minimum. An initial web presence may or may not have a database and probably will not need one if it is a simple brochure site. Read the rest of this entry »
Helpful Tips in Web Design
There are some rules to follow in web design in order to make your website and its pages look professional. No matter what type of editor you use to build a website, the editor itself does not enforce rules of good web design and this is what separates the professionals from the amateurs. Keep the following in mind as you go about designing that killer website:
Do Not use Animated GIFS or Other Distractions
Animated GIFs, automatic music when the page loads, and other sounds are all distracting to the person reading the page. Do not use these in web design when trying to make a professional page. Remember that today’s internet is focused on content. The visitor will come to this site in search of information or a product. Popup ads are an annoyance too. Numerous banner ads can blur the main message of your site. Remember also that not everyone has a high-speed internet connection and many times these animated graphics and sounds will slow down loading time on a page and the end result is your visitors will get frustrated and leave. Read the rest of this entry »
Helpful Tips for Ecommerce and Website Design
So what part does website design play in Ecommerce? First, it is helpful to define what Ecommerce is. To put it simply, Ecommerce refers to the process of buying and selling goods and services on the internet. Ecommerce usually involves a way to accept different forms of payment through an object known as a shopping cart. Here are some helpful tips to remember when designing an ecommerce site:
You Need a Merchant Account in Order to Accept Credit Cards
The idea behind accepting credit cards online at your ecommerce site is to provide payment convenience to consumers. There are websites out there that have you download and order form and mail it in with a check or credit card but these sites typically do not do much business because of the delay involved. Many times, that delay will cause a consumer to change his or her mind and go to another site where credit cards are accepted. Read the rest of this entry »