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Building a web site isnt as difficult as it once was with html editor becoming increasingly more user friendly. Because of this more people than ever before are trying their hand at site development. You can use the following tips to make a site which will make a longer lasting impression on its visitors.

Before we start it is best to identify the primary goal most people have for their website. The answer is no brain twister it is simply to have your target audience viewing your site.


The following fundamentals, if followed will certainly start you off in the right direction.

"You never get another chance at a first impression".

In a visual medium, aesthetics are pivotal. This means that the first thing you tell a visitor is spoken by the overall attractiveness of your site. If it is cluttered or image heavy, visitor are likely just to click on through to another site.

Tip 1: Use your site as a picture frame and your contents the picture. In other words let the content of your site be the main attraction.

Tip 2: Dont clutter your site with too many images. Instead use images to lead the visitor to the message you really want them focused on.

Tip 3: Settle on a colour theme that is easy on the eye. Many people are put off by overpowering colour themes.

Tip 4: Use a font size that wont have people squinting to read the content. Again if people have to strain the next page is only a quick away.

If the destination is remote, most people wont make the journey!

It is absolutely essential to make your information easily attainable. Although aesthetics speak first your content has the final say. In a instant society like ours if your information is not easily found people merely move on.

Tip 1: Dont bunch your content up on one page. It is better to have more navigation links than have a visitor leave because they dont want to spend half an hour to find what they are looking for.

Tip 2: Plan out a rough map deciding on a information structure before you build. It will save you a lot of time and frustration in the end.

If you dont have content, you have nothing to say!

The rule of thumb for content is to keep on the subject and have plenty to say. Content is a vital component when it comes to being found. It is also the main ingredient to being bookmarked and revisited.

Tip1: Explain what you do in detail.

Tip 2: Explain your Products in detail.

Tip 3: Explain your Services in detail.

Tip 4: Write a "how to" guide.

"Keep it simple"!

Quite often you will get the best results by doing the fundamentals well.

Tip 1: There are still loads of people with slow connections out there. Try not to use excessive amounts of flash or graphic intensive sections. This will keep your load time down.

Tip 2: Keep your font, font size, and heading sizes constant throughout your site.

Tip3: Link each of your pages back to your home page. It is best to do this at the bottom of each page.

Tip 4: If you are selling a product or service make sure it is clear how to contact you or how the customer should order.

Contractibility & Accessibility

In most business scenarios businesses want to have their customers contact them. This enables the businesses to gauge their customers needs and the opportunity to provide a solution. Dont forget to ask the customer for the sale!

Tip 1: Make sure sales contact details are easily found.

Tip 2: Make sure customer service contact details are easily found.

Tip 3: Make sure webmaster contact details are easily found.

by Jared Over

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