subject: How to design the perfect website? [print this page] How to design the perfect website? How to design the perfect website?
We aregoingtodiscussthe 5 top elements before you think of a web design & what to consider before the design process can start. So what does make a website near to perfect? Obviously there is no such thing as perfect but if you take the basicunderstandingsof both web design, SEO & usability into mind your off to a good start.
Rule 1 - From the moment you even think of building the website, stop, think!!! What do you want to achieve? How important is it to have flashy things? What framework are you going to build the site with? The list is endless........ But get it right before starting.
Below is a list for those who are thinking of building a website, answer the questions & note down. Then when you come to designing your site you have a clear vision of what you want.
1)HTML, CMS, PHP,A.S.P,Flash,JAVAScript? HTML is still & always will be the cleanest coding there is. Its what all search engines understand & are able to read. Many clients of ours have html static pages & a Wordpressplatform added for updating blogs, real estates etc...
2)Colour coding. Believe it or not but colour can have adramaticeffecton your overall look and the first impression to a visitor. Many top companies have their colour for areason. Red is the colour of energy, strength & power. Blue on the other hand symbolizes trust, loyalty, & confidence.
3)Layout. The layout is not only important to your customers view but and significantly effect how Google will read your web page. Where will the menu be? How will you fit your content to look right on the page?
4)Search engine optimization. Think now of your URL file names, keywords, internal link structure & headings. The more you prepare the better.!
5)Apps &Facilities. Will you be needing a search facility?, Flash gallery or shopping cart? How & what is the best way to develop & maintain.
A good strategy ends with good results. Whether designing a website for yourself or looking for aweb design company to do the work for you. It is always a good idea to have a plan, just like a business plan you need a website plan.
