Fashion sense is not just about clothing. You see it in interior decorating, in catering (what wine matches that cheese, etc.), and in flower arranging. And you see it in Web design. Next to ‘What's the purpose of my Website?', ‘What's the style of my Website?' is the second most important question. It sets up all the designs you'll be putting into your Website.
First and foremost, know the topic of your Website. And know your theme. It's not only about presentation, but about marketing – one will affect the other, either making or breaking the number of views on your Website. Now, in a sunny city like Tampa, it could be anything from water sports to vacation resorts, but the Web design is vital to any topic's survival. Follow these steps, and your Website is more likely to swim rather than sink.
1) Make Navigation Easy- No matter how great your Website's content is, it won't matter if your site's visitors aren't able to find what they're looking for. Keep your site map simple and small; don't break down information so much that readers have to go to six different pages. They'll get bored or frustrated and search for the information elsewhere.
2) Less is Always Better- Graphics are good for catching the visitor's eye, but don't overdo it! Don't crowd your pages with graphics or advertisements, and when giving out your information, be straight, be simple, and get to the point! Explain things where it's necessary, but you're looking to help your readers, not confuse or overwhelm them.
3) Always Choose the Shorter Route- A handy attachment you'll come across in designing your Website is the Accessibility Speed. This feature controls how quickly your site hops from one page to the other, opens up other links, etc. As suggested, ALWAYS choose the shorter speed. It shows your Website to be efficient and well-functioning.
4) Search Engine Friendly- Keywords are your Website's best friend! When writing out your site's content, take the time to discover ten or twelve keywords that people are most likely to type into a search engine, such as Google or Bing. Subtly—very subtly—plug these words into your content. When readers type in your specific keywords into search engines, your Website is more likely to pop up (make sure you sell yourself when it does!).
5) Pre-Made Website Templates- You can choose from a series of Web designs already made by your team of web builders. This is can be a cost-effective way to build a Website, or a good source of inspiration.
First and foremost, know the topic of your Website. And know your theme. It's not only about presentation, but about marketing – one will affect the other, either making or breaking the number of views on your Website. Now, in a sunny city like Tampa, it could be anything from water sports to vacation resorts, but the Web design is vital to any topic's survival. Follow these steps, and your Website is more likely to swim rather than sink.
1) Make Navigation Easy- No matter how great your Website's content is, it won't matter if your site's visitors aren't able to find what they're looking for. Keep your site map simple and small; don't break down information so much that readers have to go to six different pages. They'll get bored or frustrated and search for the information elsewhere.
2) Less is Always Better- Graphics are good for catching the visitor's eye, but don't overdo it! Don't crowd your pages with graphics or advertisements, and when giving out your information, be straight, be simple, and get to the point! Explain things where it's necessary, but you're looking to help your readers, not confuse or overwhelm them.
3) Always Choose the Shorter Route- A handy attachment you'll come across in designing your Website is the Accessibility Speed. This feature controls how quickly your site hops from one page to the other, opens up other links, etc. As suggested, ALWAYS choose the shorter speed. It shows your Website to be efficient and well-functioning.
4) Search Engine Friendly- Keywords are your Website's best friend! When writing out your site's content, take the time to discover ten or twelve keywords that people are most likely to type into a search engine, such as Google or Bing. Subtly—very subtly—plug these words into your content. When readers type in your specific keywords into search engines, your Website is more likely to pop up (make sure you sell yourself when it does!).
5) Pre-Made Website Templates- You can choose from a series of Web designs already made by your team of web builders. This is can be a cost-effective way to build a Website, or a good source of inspiration.
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