Doing it yourself
21/05/2008 6:06
on: Web Stuff
Seeing websites online makes you wonder how these people,
company and business go about having their own websites. The
things that are put into these sites appear so complicated that
you may think it takes a lot of time and knowledge to be able to
go about having your own site. On the contrary, it is easier
than you think it is. You can even design and publish your own
website online. There are now many hosting companies that gives
automated design services for the subscribers to build their own
sites directly on the server. These customers can choose from
different varieties of templates, graphic designs and colors,
and then type in what the content should be. The disadvantage of
this though is that these sites have already been
“prefabricated” and may not pass up to your desired standards.
As you may know, there are things that a website must-have in
order for it to be a hit to the readers. What are the important
things to remember in making your own website?
One word: consistency. The elements of navigation should remain
consistent from page to page. The critical and important
information should not be buried somewhere where the readers
will find it hard to access. If you want readers to find
something, be able to provide it to them in the minimum of
clicks. Nothing like a long scrolling of texts to make the
reader lose patience fast enough for them to turn onto other
sites for the needed information. It is always useful to note
that not all people have the time to go though these stuff and
not all of them have patience for that matter.
Large graphics is known to slow loading time and will tend to
drive especially those who are using dial up. Imagine them
wasting time trying and trying again, not to mention the costs
that is incurred and all for just trying to get through. A
simple graphic element with the text should do the trick.
Buttons that are of importance, like page titles, links should
be consistent and easy to read. Writing in plain English is the
best. Keep in mind that readers would not be too happy reading
long and complicated paragraphs just to get to the simplest
information or search. Another thing that should be consistent
is the fonts to avoid too much confusion and irregularity.
Although color can definitely be eye-catching as well as
pleasing to those who will see them, over usage of them can
sometimes be irritating. Loud colors that tend to shallow your
entire concepts. These colors when employed right can make turn
sites to masterpieces. On the other hand, it can totally destroy
and will make your site look like an abstract, unreadable
painting.
It is always best to put in a little of yourself into your
websites. After all, this site is yours and on way or another,
it will reflect you.
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