Three tips for keeping up to date on web design
Web design is constantly changing and developing as technology, user preferences and the uses of the internet change. As a web designer it is therefore essential that you are able to keep up to date on these changes and not fall behind the times! Here are three tips for keeping up to date on web design: Making use of the mobile web: with mobile phone usage spreading faster than wildfire and mobile technology developing at a rapid pace, it’s essential that you tak
read moreOptimise your web graphics and images for a better visitor experience
Images speak louder than words and often illustrate the point far better than pages of copy. But large files and incompatible formats can make for lengthy download times – something that frustrates people and could get them to leave your website. Despite improvements in networks and internet connectivity, there are still some at the mercy of very slow connections (e.g. dial-up) and those accessing sites from mobile phones. There are a few important guidelines to
read moreHow to give a web designer a good brief
Websites are essential to development and success of most companies. So when employing a web designer to construct a site for you, it’s really important that you know what kind of information your designer will need. Designers aren’t mind readers, and if left to their own devices will often present you with a final product you are unhappy with if not given enough information or instruction. Web designers have to choose from a great deal of software, graphic opti
read moreThe basics of mobile web design
With the rise in usage of mobile devices, designing a mobile website has become a must have for any company or organisation who wants to keep up to date with modern trends! Mobile sites open an entirely new door of customer exposure and interaction with customers who don’t have regular access to the internet through a pc as well as those who need to browse the web on-the-go. With the rising popularity of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter and their easy
read more10 web design trends that you need to know about
Web design must be centered around the web user – creating websites which give users the information they need in an easy and enjoyable way. With the constant advances in technology and web design software, the approach taken to achieve this is constantly changing. Two of the most important aspects of web design are aesthetics and functionality. Given that web users spend – on average – only 10 seconds on each page, it’s important that the websit
read moreWays to become a better web designer
As a professional web designer I am frequently presented with the question of how someone can sharpen their web designing skills. One thing to remember about web design in particular is that, like with any other form of design, it is forever changing and evolving. Designers need to approach web designing with a completely open mind and not be resistant to change. While there are many factors that work in tandem to create a successful, appealing and interactive websi
read moreThings successful websites have in common
Ever wondered what goes into pulling off a successful website? One answer to this question can be found in the website design. I’m not talking about a unique success recipe that works for a specific brand and audience. I’m talking about the accepted principles, or rules if you will, that professional web designers adhere to. Although it may seem strange to think that web designers have to adhere to certain criteria in order to pull off a successful website, ther
read moreWhat is a “sticky website”?
A “sticky website” refers to a website that keeps visitors engaged for longer periods of time and interests them enough to return to the website often. Good web design should serve this purpose. The aim of a sticky website is to get visitors to become customers by including relevant features on your site and creating an interesting navigation path that will keep them intrigued. Five tips to design a sticky website Intelligent copy and news: Your web design ca
read moreWeb design mistakes to avoid at all costs
As a website designer, there are certain mistakes you simply can’t afford to make. While there are many common design mistakes to avoid, it is necessary to take note of the most frequent mistakes and avoid them in order to pull off a successful and user friendly website. Poorly designed websites won’t be able to attract and maintain new traffic to the site. This is ultimately the purpose of any website and if it is unable to keep new traffic visiting the site, i
read moreHow to make your website more popular
The web has grown into a real jungle and finding cool new website ideas isn’t that easy anymore. Many web designers fail to come up with new and exciting ways to set their websites apart from the mass and this leads to a lot of generic clutter muddling the World Wide Web. There are billions of websites all across the web vying for attention and good ranking. I always tell designers that they need to decide early on what their sites will have to offer that is fresh
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