Web Design Tips

Some tips for designing your web pages.

• Understand what the web is.
  • Use hyperlinks that are meaningful, and short. In particular don't say "Click Here"
• Understand your audience: Different needs, different browsers.
  • Be aware that some people have slow connections. Don't start out with a lots of images, Flash, etc or people may walk away.
  • Be aware that people have different size screens. Don' rely on fixed sizes for fonts, etc. Make sure that the site looks OK with different user preferences.
  • The web is not a print document. Don't rely on fixed size layout.
  • Be careful when you override default colors.
• Less is more. More is less.
• Avoid Splash Screens.
• Make it easy to find information.