Website Design Dos and Don’ts

Website design should be intuitive for the user, experts say, yet sometimes web designers need tips on how to make it so. Here are some dos and don'ts you can keep in mind when trying to figure out how to create a good website design.

Do follow conventions. Don't be boring, though.

There are conventions in website design that users have come to expect. There should be a recognizable header, for example. The user should know what other pages the website has. The user should know what page of the website they are on, and how to get to the other pages. Navigation buttons and bars should have clear and easily understandable cues in text or images. These should be consistent in all pages of the same website.

Do not confuse the users by changing these elements around. It will be like suddenly changing the rules of a game midway. This is not to say that all your website designs should look exactly the same, though. The challenge is in how to creatively follow conventions without being boring. Make innovations but make sure they are within the context of conventions and will not leave users bewildered.

Do keep your website design clean and simple. Don't clutter it with too much graphics and text.

Include only the most important elements that will communicate the message of the page clearly, with emphasis on what is most important. Make sure you present clear information hierarchy and visual hierarchy. This will make even more complex pages easier to read and analyze.

Text should be easy to read. Make sure the font is legible and big enough, but not too big. Use not more than three types of font in one page, and a maximum of three different font sizes.

Don't put text against a distracting background. Divide your text into small chunks. Use narrower text columns as these are easier to read onscreen. Use the least amount of text possible to put across your message, but make sure nothing is left ambiguous or left out.

Text link colors should be coordinated with the page colors. Underline them for better visibility.

Graphics should catch the eye but should not be distracting. Avoid annoying animation, especially those that interfere with reading and page usability.

Use white space creatively. This helps the user process the page, mentally categorizing the text and image data.

These are only some inputs on good website design. Keep on reading and updating yourself on the basic principles of design and what users want online, though.

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