Are you about to plunge into the web design world? I’ll start off by saying that web design is an exciting roller-coaster. The perfect website is a mix of creativity and strategy, just like a great piece of artwork or Granny’s recipe for chili. It’s a mix of pixels, code and personality – recommended reading.
Imagine you are in a store. Imagine yourself in a shop where all the items are neatly organized and have a pleasant aroma. How does it make you feel? It must make you feel good. Your website should give visitors the same feel-good feeling. You can think of your website as an online shop. The first impression is like honey on a bear’s foot.
When you first start out in the world of design, it’s important to have a wide range of options. Everybody has a different taste, like people who love pina coladas at the beach. Ask yourself, who is it for? You can build it to appeal to a time-crunched professional, or if you want stories for a traveler who has wanderlust. These tips will allow you to shape your design like a potter would.
Colors are important. Colors aren’t just decorative, but they also affect mood. Take it into consideration. You may have noticed the difference when you walked in. Exactly. What’s important is not to choose your favorite color, but what goes with your message. Imagine if the site of a financial adviser was bright pink. The wrong message. Your jazz music should influence the colors that you use.
Next, we will move on to functionality. Imagine the Swiss Army Knife. Versatile, right? Your website should be no different. Your website must be responsive, intuitive, and resourceful to users. It’s not necessary to make them expert navigators who are constantly searching for new information. If they can’t find information, they will bounce around like a kangaroo.
Now let’s move on to the graphics. Photos and graphics are just like Netflix in that they keep people coming back. High-resolution images are the cherry to your digital cake. The images will captivate your audience, elicit emotions and increase their engagement.
Mobile is your best friend. With everyone constantly glued to their gadgets, it’s logical for your website to be mobile-friendly. Imagine someone having a bad experience on a mobile site. The site will be abandoned faster than the cat that sees a cucumber.
Don’t forget loading time. Visitors want to see your site load just as fast and as hot as their pizza. You’ll lose your audience if it takes a long time to load. Shrugging off a slow website is like ignoring a slow wi-fi connection–unbearably frustrating!
As with TV, trends are always changing. Your website should be up to date without appearing like a collage. In 2023, bell bottoms may not be the best choice.
We’ll finish up with some feedback. Keep your ears open, just as you would during a gossip session. Although it may not be quite as fun as hammering nails into the board, constructive criticism can prove to be invaluable. Build relationships with users. Use them to determine which changes are likely to attract or repel your users.
You’re done! Create an experience that is as compelling as a book. It’s your time! Imagine an epic journey with the destination being a killer, crowd-pleasing website. You are blessed with the favor of design gods.