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Secrets of Web Development
Simplicity and speed are the core secrets behind successful web development.
Whatever your business or purpose of being on the web, you will be well served to create a site that is eye-catching but simple, easy to navigate, quick to download and packed with good content.
Studies have shown that Internet users are impatient with web pages that have confusing navigation and skip sites that take too long to load. Surfers generally give a website just a few fleeting seconds to grab their attention before moving on.
Getting that initial attention is not enough though. Retaining it is equally challenging because the mammoth World Wide Web offers surfers millions of alternative sources for the information or service they may be seeking. That's why you need to unlock the secrets of web design.
Ideally, your site should come on screen in the blink of an eye and immediately give the user a gist of its entire contents, allowing easy navigation. Remember to keep the appearance of your pages simple. The background should be in subdued colours to enable easy reading. Colours should be judiciously used, for too many bright hues can be harsh on the eye. And coloured or blinking text is a strict no-no unless used very sparingly and only to attract attention to a very crucial element.
Make sure your site is built to cater to the most basic PCs and browsers. Those designing a JavaScript menu system should remember to provide alternative text links. Forcing visitors to your site to download a new browser could put them off.
It is always tempting to use graphics or animation to make an impression, but sometimes it can prove counterproductive. Too many graphics could make your site look cluttered, detract attention from its more significant components and vastly increase the time it takes to download your pages. If you do use graphics, keep them small. It is also advisable to avoid background music for it would add to the time your site takes to load and could even irritate users.
Ultimately, it is the content on your site that will determine your success. Only those websites offering information or products that matter will see heavy traffic. So the content should be crisp and taut. Pay special attention to the titles, headlines and keywords. They are crucial because they mark your presence on search engines. Long articles should preferably be segmented under sub-headings to retain reader interest. To keep the content fresh, make sure you update your site regularly.
If in doubt, leave it to our experts at www.av1designs.co.uk. We are a leading name across UK for designing websites. We at AV1 Designs also offer services like 3D animation, e-marketing, e-commerce and web hosting.
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