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If your a newbie to web design or a seasoned pro, every now and
then it's good to check out other people's tips on strong points
to consider when building a website. There are always certain things
to think about when putting together a website that apply to both
adult and non-adult design. I put together a few points that may
help you when you build your next website.
There aren't any magic pills to create a great Web page that everyone
will visit again and again, but if you follow these ten tips your
site will be more popular and easier for people to read.
1. Know your audience, and keep them in mind
when you write.
If your Web pages are frequented by people with slower modems then
designing a page that looks best over a T1 is not a successful strategy
2. Keep your pages short.
If you minimize the scrolling, chances are, your readers will get
your message. A good screen size is 640 pixels wide by 480 tall.
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3. Use tables of contents.
According to Jakob Nielsen only 10% of users will scroll beyond
the first screen of text. If that first screen has a table of contents
viewers will click on the links to the explanatory text.
4. Keep images small.
Large images annoy people. If it takes too long to download, many
people will never see it, as they will have browsed somewhere.
5. Use Web colors.
The browser-safe color palette will ensure that most people will
see your page and images in the colors you intended.
6. Avoid lots of text.
People don't read the Web, they skim it.
7. Check your spelling.
Use a spell checker, either in your editor or on-line.
8. Keep links current.
Check your links often to make sure they are still valid. Using
a link checker speeds up pages with many links.
9. Annotate your links.
If a page is good enough to link to, then it's good enough to explain
why you like it.
10. Put contact information on your pages.
The Web is interactive and dynamic, and you should welcome comments
on your pages. Also, if there is a broken link or other problem,
your readers can let you know, easily.
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