Kamis, 19 Juli 2012

Basic Guide To Web Design

By Yuan Lai


At this day and age where the Internet is considered the top source of information, having a good web design doesn't only count" but is mandatory. It won't only determine your credibility, it will also give you a chance to be known as a thought leader.

For this post, I'm going to share with you a basic guide to effective web design. I'll be tackling common elements of web design, the latest web design trends for the year 2012 as well as some tips along the way. Take this into consideration so you can better your business one way or another.

My first order of business is the basic elements of web design. Unity is one element that defines the proper placement of everything else in your website. Whether you intend to have the components of your site close together or far away from each other, everything should be integrated.

Balance is another element of web design that considers how well the site's components appear. It depends on the intent of the website whether everything will appear symmetrical, asymmetrical or discordant. Just make sure your choice reflects on what your website is all about.

Contrast focuses on your colors, textures and font appearances. Make sure you have enough variety that shouldn't overwhelm the eyes of your visitors. Use contrasting colors to convey which points in your website are more important.

Emphasis is the fourth element of effective web design. This is the part where you have to know which ones you need to emphasize. Is it a call to action? Is it a sign up sheet? Through this element, people will find it more convenient to know what you're really talking about.

For the final element of good web design, rhythm is one that you shouldn't count out. How your site's components (images, text boxes, pop-ups) play out with each other and marry one another is how your design is going to work.

Now let's talk about the trends of 2012 web design so far. Mobile device friendliness is the first. We all know how dependent majority of people worldwide are on their mobile phones. So whether one's using an android or a smart phone, you should have your website ready.

Interactive interface works for a lot of people nowadays. Make sure that drop down boxes, pop-ups and other kinds of animation are made use of. Even if you hover or click your mouse on top of a component, make sure to add some flair into it.

The third trend of web design 2012 is font style. Helvetica and Arial may still be widely used but typography s popularity has greatly increased. It doesn't only make your website look personalized, it also makes it easier for your market to remember what information you put in there.

Minimalism when it comes to loading bars, scroll bars, pop-ups and login forms are more popular than ever. It's clean, appears professional and very easy on the eye. If you haven't tried it out for your website, it's a personal recommendation of mine.

The fifth trend is social media integration. Information in your website can easily be shared and talked about if you have the Like Button, Tweet and Pin It options. It doesn't matter if these icons appear small in your site. They are more powerful than you can imagine.

Web design indeed is one of the most significant online tools business can ever ask for. So make sure your website is up to date on the latest and most effective strategies to keep you important online.




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