http://webdesign.org/ This section provides an in-depth look at what first attracts a visitor to your site. Learn web design basics in articles and tutorials about usability, layout, colors, design principles and more. It also includes a special section 'Templates & Tuning' where we store up tips on how to customize the website templates and create greate websites based on templates. en-us Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:56:48 -0500 http://www.webdesign.org/rss/wdl_logo.jpghttp://webdesign.org/

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/the-significance-of-color.16657.html I wonder if you knew that visitors to your website form an instant opinion?
Type: Color Theory
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-12-01 08:05:56 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/the-significance-of-color.16657.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/wix---your-personal-gin-in-web-design-.16325.html Editor's Pick of October, 2008
Site-building is not a "rocket science" any more. Let your imagination and creativity go free.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-10-22 13:22:16 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/wix---your-personal-gin-in-web-design-.16325.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/getting-started-in-web-design.15990.html Forget HTML/XHTML for a bit, if your completly new to the website scene then your going to need to know some facts before you start a website. In this tutorial you will learn about Web-Hosts and technical terms!
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-09-05 09:52:41 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/getting-started-in-web-design.15990.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/the-many-benefits-of-using-website-templates.15826.html Running an Internet business is full of challenges. If you are like most Internet marketers, you know how to create products, drive traffic to your products and how to sell the products. But you are probably not a graphic designer.
Type: Template Tips
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-08-19 12:14:41 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/the-many-benefits-of-using-website-templates.15826.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/what-makes-any-web-site-successful.15361.html What makes any web site successful? What increases the number of your visitors, making them coming back again and again? The answer is simple - surely, web graphics on your web site!
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-07-28 09:03:42 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/what-makes-any-web-site-successful.15361.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/what-are-the-criteria-of-being-a-good-designer.15360.html The art of being an artist... What are the criteria of being a good designer? Should a designer be a painter or may a good painter be a professional web designer creating professional web design, flash animation development etc, you wonder?
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-07-22 09:02:25 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/what-are-the-criteria-of-being-a-good-designer.15360.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/graphics-on-your-web-pages---why-color-is-so-important.15359.html So, you have a general idea what your web site should look like. What is then the most important thing you should concentrate before you start? Have no answer? We will help you:) - this is the color!
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-17 09:34:20 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/graphics-on-your-web-pages---why-color-is-so-important.15359.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/top-3-aspects-that-make-a-web-site-great.15358.html When working on a new Web site for your company, whether it large or small, it is important to remember that a good Web site is one that will keep people coming back.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-16 10:23:04 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/top-3-aspects-that-make-a-web-site-great.15358.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-stages-of-web-design---how-those-websites-used-to-look.15356.html A great article about old good times when all the sites looked the same.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-15 10:16:08 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-stages-of-web-design---how-those-websites-used-to-look.15356.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/do-you-know-why-a-website-is-so-important-for-your-business.15355.html It's been a long cold winter and it's the first day of spring. The air is crisp, the sky a crystal blue. You're feeling your spirit rise and the breath of air fills your lungs with the joy and feeling of fresh new beginnings.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-14 10:54:44 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/do-you-know-why-a-website-is-so-important-for-your-business.15355.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/getting-the-best-from-drupal-content-management-systems.15354.html Drupal is one of the most popular content management systems used across the web. It seems the popularity of the Drupal content management system grows by the day, too. And while the CMS is known for its user-friendliness and its ability to be used by even the non-tech set, to get the most out of Dr...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-11 05:45:16 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/getting-the-best-from-drupal-content-management-systems.15354.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/what-a-good-website-designer-and-a-web-developer-should-know-about-web-design.15353.html So, what it is really that distinguishes a good website from a poorly designed web site? The topic is as broadly debatable as Windows over Linux is but it all boils down to the two important keywords: development and design! A good web designer offering web site design services must know the differe...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-09 10:49:52 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/what-a-good-website-designer-and-a-web-developer-should-know-about-web-design.15353.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-dedicated-web-designers-can-help.15362.html Dedication is the precursor to an honest effort, which ultimately leads to success. This scenario is true for any field, also web designing. You don't really have to look far if you want to know the benefits of hiring dedicated web designers.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-07-03 09:52:21 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-dedicated-web-designers-can-help.15362.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/top-website-navigation-tips.14820.html The aim of a website's navigation is simply to allow users to get to the content they require. For sites that have a large number of sections and web pages (and information sites can be one of these) the navigation plan has to be properly researched and designed.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-20 04:05:52 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/top-website-navigation-tips.14820.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-design-with-slideshows-and-banners.14819.html Website design is perhaps the most important aspect of a website. A well designed website plays a key role in the growth of your business and boosts your online presence. To add on to the intricacies of your website design, you could make use of online website builder softwares that have good featur...
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-06-18 05:39:59 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-design-with-slideshows-and-banners.14819.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/design-your-mini-site-with-these-12-major-steps.14817.html A hot selling machine can help you to start your own internet business with the help of mini-sites.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-11 09:27:29 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/design-your-mini-site-with-these-12-major-steps.14817.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-5-biggest-mistakes-of-web-design.14818.html Your business needs a website. Here's a quick primer on how not to screw it up.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-06-05 09:06:51 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-5-biggest-mistakes-of-web-design.14818.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/general-design-tips.14994.html Photo editing, or illustration may be practiced for fun, but no one can pretend being a "designer" without knowing the rules of graphic design. Many people think that being original, and thinking out of the box is a good thing, but it actually isn't if you don't follow the rules...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-05-15 10:53:04 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/general-design-tips.14994.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-make-a-website-outline-your-goals.14816.html If you are just beginning to make your own website, you may wonder if the procedure is too difficult for you to undertake. Lots of great enterprises never get launched because the task feels enormous.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-05-13 11:30:18 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-make-a-website-outline-your-goals.14816.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-biggest-reasons-why-website-design-fail.14821.html Here are 5 biggest reasons why your website design fail make profits for you.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-05-09 06:35:04 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-biggest-reasons-why-website-design-fail.14821.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-create-usable-websites.14822.html A usable site will: Help users achieve a goal, usually to find something, such as information, or obtain something, such as an article; Make it easy for them to achieve that goal; Make it possible to achieve the goal quickly; Make achieving that goal a pleasant experience.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-05-07 11:50:02 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-create-usable-websites.14822.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-good-and-bad-things-about-flash-based-web-designing.14815.html Flash based websites are being widely used all across the web world by web designing agencies for creation of websites and this is predicted to increase in numbers too.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-05-07 08:51:35 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-good-and-bad-things-about-flash-based-web-designing.14815.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-important-rules-in-website-design.14814.html When it comes to your website, extra attention should be paid to every minute detail to make sure it performs optimally to serve its purpose. Here are seven important rules of thumb to observe to make sure your website performs well.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-05-02 18:51:44 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-important-rules-in-website-design.14814.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/10-tips-for-planning-an-outstanding-website.14447.html When faced with the daunting task of planning what to include on your website and how to write the copy, here are a few tips that will make the task easier for you.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-04-29 06:08:56 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/10-tips-for-planning-an-outstanding-website.14447.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/good-website-navigation.14441.html Website Navigation is defined as the science and skill applied to a web site that helps visitors move from one page to another. A good website navigation system is imperative for a successful and accessible website design.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-04-17 10:46:06 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/good-website-navigation.14441.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-ways-to-tell-if-you-need-a-new-web-site.13966.html I just recently created my fifth website in ten years. Why? Because it was time. I have changed and needed a new reflection on the internet. A new website gives you the opportunity to rethink, re-choose, reposition and rebrand. Here are some of the signs that it's time for a new one.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-04-16 10:52:10 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-ways-to-tell-if-you-need-a-new-web-site.13966.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/why-every-business-needs-a-website.14439.html Websites are unquestionably the most overlooked means of marketing for local, owner-operated businesses. It is a verifiable truth that every business owner NEEDS a website. In this article, I will explain why every business needs a website and how a business owner can go about obtaining one.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-04-09 10:45:27 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/why-every-business-needs-a-website.14439.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/importance-of-colors-in-web-site-design.14448.html While designing a web site, importance of color is always overlooked by many web designers. But, keep it in mind that you depend on your company and your company depends on your website and your website truly depends on its color.
Type: Color Theory
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-04-07 11:08:59 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/importance-of-colors-in-web-site-design.14448.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-make-your-web-design-interactive.14446.html The importance of effective website design can never be undermined. Right from having the potential to attract new customers to getting you more sales, a good quality and attractive web design is something that can mean the difference between a no sale and an actual purchase!
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-04-04 09:57:08 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-make-your-web-design-interactive.14446.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/common-mistakes-in-website-design.14445.html Just when you thought that you have the coolest website design in the World Wide Web, you just realize that everything has been wrong all along. You're not ranking well in search engines, and you're not driving the right kind of traffic from your target market.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-03-26 11:21:31 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/common-mistakes-in-website-design.14445.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/customized-website-or-template-website.-that-is-the-question.13963.html The question I always get in my blog is should I get a customized website or should I get a template website. Which one should I get?
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-03-21 11:06:06 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/customized-website-or-template-website.-that-is-the-question.13963.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-things-to-consider-in-website-design.14444.html If you think that it's practically easy to do website design, then you're probably wrong. The process actually requires more than perfect combination of colors, use of animation and Flash, as well as perfect structures of every web page.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-03-20 11:08:14 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-things-to-consider-in-website-design.14444.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/ten-of-the-most-common-mistakes-made-in-web-design.14440.html Designers can keep more of their website visitors by avoiding common mistakes. The following list describes some of the most common design errors associated with websites.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-03-17 09:51:30 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/ten-of-the-most-common-mistakes-made-in-web-design.14440.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/making-your-website-load-faster---a-few-tips.14442.html Your web pages have great content, a nice design. So why aren't people clicking through to other parts of the site? In many cases, the problem is the load time. People are abandoning your site for the simple reason that it just takes too long for the thing to load!
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-03-14 09:52:50 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/making-your-website-load-faster---a-few-tips.14442.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-can-an-effective-web-design-boost-your-business.14443.html These days, it is a cut-throat competition. Unless you take advantage of the resources and the latest technologies right now, you may never be able to make it and eventually compete with other businesspeople in your field.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-03-13 11:34:24 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-can-an-effective-web-design-boost-your-business.14443.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/web-2.0-concepts-to-keep-your-members-coming-back.13965.html Web 2.0 may be the most overused, and misunderstood, term of the decade. What it means, in a nutshell is providing a user driven website. Basically many membership marketing websites are Web 2.0, especially social networking sites.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-03-07 10:42:16 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/web-2.0-concepts-to-keep-your-members-coming-back.13965.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/7-tips-to-designing-fast-loading-website.13967.html There are plenty of useful tips to follow in order to design an effective and high-quality website. But among those recommendations, one that is given high importance and proper attention is to achieve fast loading website.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-03-07 09:19:12 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/7-tips-to-designing-fast-loading-website.13967.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/pros-and-cons-of-flash-based-sites.13964.html Flash-based sites have been a craze since the past few years, and as Macromedia compiles more and more great features into Flash, we can only predict there will be more and more flash sites around the Internet.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-02-28 11:00:12 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/pros-and-cons-of-flash-based-sites.13964.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/create-a-website---8-steps-used-for-website-creation.13962.html Decided to create a website? Do not register a domain name until you have a website strategy plan. Beginners make the mistake of purchasing a domain before they have started to design their site.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-27 10:37:58 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/create-a-website---8-steps-used-for-website-creation.13962.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-design---to-frame-or-not-to-frame.13968.html The use of frames in the design structure of a website has been debated for a long time now. A number of experts insist that they are of no use, and instead cause trouble in the site's functioning. On the other hand, many claim that frames can be used to a site's advantage.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-15 12:40:59 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-design---to-frame-or-not-to-frame.13968.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/scary-web-site-mistakes---and-how-to-correct-them.13298.html You've built a Web site, you're getting a decent amount of traffic, but you aren't getting the kind of response that you had anticipated.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-08 04:32:07 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/scary-web-site-mistakes---and-how-to-correct-them.13298.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/3-top-ways-to-web-site-design.13961.html When online users visit a website, they initially form an opinion based on its appearance. At first, it will not really matter if your contents are of high quality or if you are offering excellent products and services.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-06 13:08:08 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/3-top-ways-to-web-site-design.13961.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/valentines-day-special-from-templatemonster.14173.html TemplateMonster.com, the Internet's largest templates provider, begins a St. Valentine's Day special, that will last for a month, offering it's customers a bonus Icon Set FREE of charge, designed just for this hol...
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-02-06 12:19:09 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/valentines-day-special-from-templatemonster.14173.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/6-must-haves-on-a-website-design.13960.html Designing a website is a tedious and critical work. There are just too many considerations that a web designer should take into when designing a site.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-06 06:16:00 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/6-must-haves-on-a-website-design.13960.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/basis-of-accessible-and-creative-website-2.0-design-professional.13294.html There has been a radical change in the web designing to make accessible website design more appealing, fresh and user friendly.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-02-01 11:38:30 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/basis-of-accessible-and-creative-website-2.0-design-professional.13294.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-intelligent-tips-on-how-to-create-a-website.13959.html In all spectrum, the creation of something out of nothing can spectacular and challenging task all at the same time. Spectacular because you are able to produce something out of generally nothing and challenging because of the ways and means that one needs to take in order to complete the process.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-01-29 03:11:48 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-intelligent-tips-on-how-to-create-a-website.13959.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/6-steps-to-start-your-web-site-project.13297.html Regardless of size, building a Web site is similar to building a house. There are many decisions to make along the way, most vendors will try to sell the owners on more than they need, and if one is not careful, the project can end up costing more than anticipated.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-01-21 09:49:21 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/6-steps-to-start-your-web-site-project.13297.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/introduction-to-graphic-design.13296.html If you are going to go into practically any form of business, graphic design is something you are going to become familiar with quickly. Here is a primer.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-01-17 10:46:00 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/introduction-to-graphic-design.13296.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/minimalist-web-design---why-less-really-is-more.13293.html The saying that less is more has been applied to everything from art to advertising. When it comes to website design, it has never been truer than it is today.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-01-15 04:04:16 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/minimalist-web-design---why-less-really-is-more.13293.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/7-important-rules-in-small-business-website-development.13295.html When it comes to your web site, you should pay attention to every detail. You want to make sure it performs optimally to serve its purpose. Here are 7 important rules of thumb to observe when you engage a firm for small business website development.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-01-11 04:34:19 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/7-important-rules-in-small-business-website-development.13295.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/good-website-design.13291.html Now days, every organization either big or small owns a website. But, there are just few websites who have higher return on investment (ROI) or large amount of visitors visiting websites everyday. This is because they have a well-designed attractive website.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-01-08 05:45:59 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/good-website-design.13291.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/color-psychology-quick-reference-cards.13826.html If you're going to be a professional in any of the creative/artistic fields, you have to understand color. We've been dealing a bit with Color Theory on our site, but now we're going to dive into something equally important - Color Psychology.
Type: Color Theory
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-01-07 04:15:55 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/color-psychology-quick-reference-cards.13826.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/unique-websites.13299.html This is to be a discussion of "Unique Websites" which regrettably are quite rare on the internet. Truly Unique Websites are actually so rare on the net that it seems weird; not just strange, weird.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-01-03 11:52:17 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/unique-websites.13299.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/a-few-mistakes-to-avoid-when-designing-your-web-site.13290.html Be aware of these common pitfalls when designing your site:
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-21 10:37:01 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/a-few-mistakes-to-avoid-when-designing-your-web-site.13290.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/signs-its-time-to-redesign-your-website.13289.html Some signs of an outdated web site include: chunky, slow-loading graphics, old-style "framed" coding, where the site is divided up into panes that load separately, little animated cartoon clip-art throughout the site, and text created as images instead of in HTML.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-21 03:35:50 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/signs-its-time-to-redesign-your-website.13289.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/seo-and-web-design.13287.html Search Engine Optimization is a method to allow search engines to access your website by honing in on your meta tags. Therefore, you must ensure that your tags are properly worded and placed, i.e., using a specific number of characters for your title, keywords, and description, on every page of your...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-12-19 03:30:58 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/seo-and-web-design.13287.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/why-hire-a-web-designer.13288.html A lot of online business owners start with very little extra money . You have to do everything yourself -- the preparation of a product, the development of a marketing strategy, the actual building of a website to cater to your product's marketing needs.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-18 04:38:59 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/why-hire-a-web-designer.13288.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/you-can-build-your-own-website.13286.html There is really no reason why anyone wanting to have a website these days cannot build one on his or her own. Gone are the days when only high tech people possessed the ability to build amazing websites. Building a website on your own is fun, affordable and surprisingly easy.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-14 11:11:08 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/you-can-build-your-own-website.13286.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/do-you-need-a-website-designer.13285.html One of the first decisions you, as new internet business owner, must make is whether you will build your own website or if you will hire a professional website designer.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-10 07:25:22 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/do-you-need-a-website-designer.13285.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/ensure-a-high-quality-and-viewer-friendly-web-site.13283.html Professional web design and development accomplished by experienced companies will ensure a high quality and viewer-friendly web site. Even a small scale business enterprise can greatly benefit from a successful and well designed web site.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-06 06:22:39 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/ensure-a-high-quality-and-viewer-friendly-web-site.13283.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/web-site-builders-can-ruin-your-reputation.13284.html Our greatest friends in terms of selling our products, sharing our hobbies, conversing with each other, telling people about our passions, and generally communicating, are the websites that we have. However, our greatest enemy of the same goals could very well be the appearance of our websites. The ...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-11-30 05:04:06 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/web-site-builders-can-ruin-your-reputation.13284.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/enough-reasons-to-redesign.13282.html Redesigning a website can easily be done especially if you don't have anything to do at all. But come to think of it, the consequences of your action may affect your website in a drastic manner.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-11-21 03:11:57 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/enough-reasons-to-redesign.13282.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-on-how-to-build-a-photography-website.13280.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
This is exactly what all you visual artists need to read - Tips On How To Build A Photography Website. The author proposes that the artist needs to use a free website builder to begin and maintain a good portfolio site.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-11-08 11:43:27 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-on-how-to-build-a-photography-website.13280.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/the-importance-of-color-in-web-designing.12437.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
This is must read info for any body in the visual arts - digital included. The author explains color theory as it relates to webpage design. Each section has good examples you can follow.
Type: Color Theory
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-10-29 10:48:33 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/the-importance-of-color-in-web-designing.12437.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-design-how-to-make-your-website-a-powerful-lead-generator.11474.html How to make your website a powerful tool for generating Business. Often people think of their website as a background marketing tool when its really the shop front for your business. The site is a powerful lead generator tool by using relevant content & simple instructions. So that it can be easily ...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-23 10:42:10 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-design-how-to-make-your-website-a-powerful-lead-generator.11474.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-best-ways-to-make-your-site-user-and-web-friendly.12800.html or all of the technical jargon associated with the internet and web design, there is one word that trumps them all in importance and it's a word that should be familiar with everyone. That word is usability. Usability is important to create Web sites that your customers will want to return to.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-17 10:35:20 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-best-ways-to-make-your-site-user-and-web-friendly.12800.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/graphic-design-using-color.12801.html Color is everywhere and conveys a message even if we don't realize it. While this message can vary by culture it pays to know what colors "say" in your own corner of the universe, and even what color means to your target market.
Type: Color Theory
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-16 10:11:22 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/graphic-design-using-color.12801.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/why-do-you-need-a-validated-website.12796.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
This is a very good article for new designers or designers who are big on the visuals but not the programming. Why do you Need a Validated Website? - the author explains it really well.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-10-05 10:01:36 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/why-do-you-need-a-validated-website.12796.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-content-management-system-cms.12799.html A Website Content Management System is simple terms allows you to update your website without the assistance of a web designer / developer. Initially you will require the assistance of a web developer to create the Website Content Management System for you
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-09-25 10:44:14 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/website-content-management-system-cms.12799.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/20-tips-for-artists-for-a-good-website.12802.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
The internet is a natural place for artists to gravitate - a visual product for a visual buyer in a visual medium. This article will give you 20 excellent tips, not just for artists, that make a gallery online a super experience.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-21 11:29:52 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/20-tips-for-artists-for-a-good-website.12802.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/is-your-website-being-read-why-people-dont-read-your-web-page.12803.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
This is a great article if you want to know how to get people to read your webpage. The author covers all phases of a website's use and attractiveness. There is also a good explanation of the dynamics of visitors and their interests.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-09-17 09:55:55 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/is-your-website-being-read-why-people-dont-read-your-web-page.12803.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/nail-10-minisite-design-mistakes.12798.html Here are 10 common minisite design mistakes most web owners or webmasters make and how to fix them. Web design factors overlap with design elements and principles in general.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-14 05:32:13 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/nail-10-minisite-design-mistakes.12798.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/corporate-logo-design.12797.html A corporate logo design is essential in today's corporate world. If used effectively, it will be highly instrumental in building your corporate identity and should successfully exude the company's attitude.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-11 11:35:42 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/corporate-logo-design.12797.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/web-design-prices-and-costs---how-to-get-a-fair-web-design-quote.12498.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
This a good article to read if you have never bought or commissioned a website before. It covers the basic issues needed in deciding what you should pay for a new website. The author talks about expertise - which is NOT the exclusive domain of t...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-07 03:05:39 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/web-design-prices-and-costs---how-to-get-a-fair-web-design-quote.12498.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/search-engine-friendly-web-design---3-ways-to-use-css.12497.html This article will point out 3 simple and highly effective web design techniques that use cascading style sheets to improve your web design and make your website perform better in the major search engines.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-08-29 10:20:44 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/search-engine-friendly-web-design---3-ways-to-use-css.12497.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-design-a-successful-e-commerce-website.12496.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles, June 2007
The author of this article has made it easy to Design A Successful E-Commerce Website. There are no wasted words or any obscure phrasing here - easy to understand and a pleasure to read. The directions will make a big difference if yo...
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-08-28 02:49:43 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-design-a-successful-e-commerce-website.12496.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/the-importance-of-color-in-web-designing.12490.html A website is basically a marketing tool, representing the companies, products and services it is also a reflection of the companies personality, ideologies and philosophies. It is definitely a heavy burden to carry for a mere website, but it dose. Huge corporations spend millions of dollars to deter...
Type: Color Theory
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-08-23 09:38:55 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/the-importance-of-color-in-web-designing.12490.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-6-steps-to-building-your-own-website.12495.html For those who want a website of their own but are not sure how to go about it. here is the step-by-step process, without paying big money to someone to do it for you. The plan here is to do this cheaply and the total cost of setting up a custom web site can be just a few dollars and some of your tim...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-20 11:54:12 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/the-6-steps-to-building-your-own-website.12495.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/search-engine-friendly-web-design.12494.html Online to please your visitors and convert them into customers, you can neither possibly overlook the phenomenal significance of search engines (like Google, Yahoo, MSN), nor forget the natural emphasis of your end users for good looks and informative feel! You target optimum conversion rate for max...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-15 03:56:49 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/search-engine-friendly-web-design.12494.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/elements-to-avoid-in-web-designing.12493.html As a web designer, you should design your websites to give your visitors the greatest ease of use, the best impression and most important of all a welcoming experience.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-09 11:54:34 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/elements-to-avoid-in-web-designing.12493.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-build-a-simple-minisite.12492.html Building a letter is vital for the growth of your work at home business. There are many different models you might consider. There are niche content letters, resource letters, and mini letters, to just mention a few. We will be talking about the very elementary model, the Mini Site.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-08-08 10:35:04 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/how-to-build-a-simple-minisite.12492.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/for-a-global-presence-you-need-a-quality-web-design.12491.html It's the right time to go global. Whether you are a global business giant or a local enterprise, you need to make your presence strongly felt in the virtual world. Your success depends to a large extent how your profile and portray your business with the right target audience. And your presence mus...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-07 03:06:03 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/for-a-global-presence-you-need-a-quality-web-design.12491.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/buying-website-templates-or-freelance-web-designers.12489.html It may be the latest craze in website styling. Making and acquiring web templates that are simple and can be used be even the most novice webmaster.
Type: Template Tips
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-03 04:36:13 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/templates-&-tuning/buying-website-templates-or-freelance-web-designers.12489.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-easy-steps-to-design-a-website.12158.html If you want to design a website for business or personal reasons it might seem like a tough task. Fortunately, there are many resources and tools online today to help you get a website up and running quickly on the World Wide Web (www)
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-31 08:30:52 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/5-easy-steps-to-design-a-website.12158.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/simple-ways-to-make-your-website-load-faster.12157.html Creating a website that loads quickly is important for you and your business. If you have a website that loads too slowly, potential visitors and even customers will simply give up and click away.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-25 04:19:43 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/simple-ways-to-make-your-website-load-faster.12157.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/website-usability/checklist-for-usability-forms.12408.html HTML forms are one way a user can send data to Web sites. They are essential in almost every interaction one can have with a site, such as:
Type: Website Usability
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-07-25 04:19:43 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/website-usability/checklist-for-usability-forms.12408.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/top-10-biggest-web-design-mistakes.12159.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles, June 2007
Oh yeah! Must reading especially for the novice designer or webpage consumer. To understand the Top 10 Biggest Web Design Mistakes you need only read this authors excellent take on the situation - explained in clear language.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-07-18 05:08:57 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/top-10-biggest-web-design-mistakes.12159.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-for-improving-website-navigation.11943.html A business often has more than one target audience it wants to reach with its website. Different customers mean different sales appeals and a homepage needs to be able to direct visitor traffic to go to the right places to get information or make a sale.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-07-06 10:17:59 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-for-improving-website-navigation.11943.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/25-common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid.12162.html I'm sure you've seen examples of great websites on the internet - and also examples of really "Bad" websites. First impressions are extremely important - you have about 20 seconds to make that first impression a good one. If you want your visitor to come back you've got to do a lot to impress t...
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-03 09:52:30 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/design-principles/25-common-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid.12162.html

http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/web-site-design-content---why-colors-are-king.12161.html You may not realize it, but many of your website visitors form an immediate opinion about you and your website. The opinion that is formed in this instantaneous way is done so subconsciously. You might wonder why this happens.
Type: Color Theory
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-02 09:04:22 http://webdesign.org/web/web-design-basics/color-theory/web-site-design-content---why-colors-are-king.12161.html