---

Guest post by: Thomas Young Become an Author

Tweet

---

---

Follow these pointers for excellent site design:

Minimize the number of graphics on every page to keep loading times to a minimum.
Make all graphic files as small as possible for the same reason.
Include your logo at the upper left corner of the page, to meet user expectations.
Link every appearance of your logo to the home page.
Title each page with keywords that clearly describe the content. Don't use "Home Page."
Group your pages according to user expectations rather than company expectations.
Write copy that instantly tells of benefits to the user.
Keep fluffy self-promotion to an absolute minimum.
Make explanations short, with links to additional background information.
Use italics and underlines sparingly, to maintain good visual clarity.
Use headings and subheadings to break text into smaller blocks.
Keep words small and avoid technical jargon whenever possible.
Make certain that your Shopping Cart (for e-commerce sites) is extremely easy to use.
Offer a search engine to help people find information quickly (if you have a large site).
Offer a free monthly e-mail newsletter if your site offers expertise in a popular topic.
Make sure all links on your site function perfectly to avoid annoying 404 errors.
Avoid flash introductions, which are generally considered annoying hype by busy users.
Flash is excellent as an interactive tool for delivering information, however.
Feature your contact information prominently at the same place on every page.
Show all major navigation links on every page. The left column is often the best place.
Make it easy for users to tell friends and co-workers about your site.
Include a Site Map to give users a quick glance at the entire site.
Establish credibility by joining privacy and security groups and posting those logos.
Offer easy access to personal customer service via phone, e-mail or online chat.
State your privacy policy clearly and link to it from every page.
State your return/refund policy clearly and link to it from every page.

Related Articles

  Before you start a web site re-design...
  When Is the Right Time to Redesign
  Web Design - Little Things Make a Big Difference
  IMPORTANT Web Design Tips
  Web Design Tips That Put You On The Path To Success
  Learn To Design Awesome Websites With These Helpful Tips
  Web Design Tips And Strategies For Professional Websites
  Site Design Usability and Navigation
  Good Tips for Effective Website Design
  Spring Cleaning & Website Maintenance
  Web Design Elements You Should Avoid Having on Your Site
  Web Design Hosting
  How Can A Good Website Design Help To Get A Lot Of Traffic?
  High Fashion and Web Design
  Need to Hire A Web Designing Company
  The Grand Design
  An Introduction To The Art Of Search Engine Optimization
  Web Design Tricks That The Pros Use
  Tips To Help You With Web Design
  Website Design and Development Tips and Tricks

Related Forum Posts

Business Tips
Re: Top Banner Help
Re: what position to request?
Re: Using Craigslist SEO to Promote Your Website
Re: Hello from the UK

Share this article. Fund someone's dream.

Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!

Name:
Email:

Popular Articles

Business Coaching How to Plan

Why Prospects Don’t Tell You the Truth

Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.