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Creating an Effective Web Site

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Common Issues with Poor Web Design

Cross browser compatible

My latest data is showing that Internet Explorer is still in the lead position as browser of choice, although it is losing ground:

Web site usage chart

Are you certain that your web site is visible to your customers in these browsers?

We can test your website for compatibility issues.

 

Design with defective resolution settings

Some designers do not test or do not care about being compatible with most screen resolutions. They believe if they can show it to the business owner on a specific size screen the business owner will accept it as working. Although the business owner may be losing customers because they simply can not see the web page correctly.

 

Navigation not standard

Whether you choose to have top, left or right navigation menu, keep the nav menu the same across your website.

Standard navigation position across all of your web pages is very important. It will keep your customers from becoming confused.

Text is unreadable

Many web sites have text over pictures which at times looks very nice. Research shows the functionality of doing this is bad for your visitors.

Multiple background colors makes information hard to read.

Poor blend of text color and background color.

Title Tags missing or just plain bad

Home is a great place to be for most people but the word HOME does not belong in your title. Get it out. Make the title meaningful for the content that is on your page. Unless your home page is about home - then it is okay.

Meta Tags missing

A simple often overlooked design function. It has nothing to do with the look and appeal of your web site. You should ask yourself why do I have my web site on the internet? The answer should be "to be found." If someone can not find you they will never do business with you. Same goes for the search engines - if they can not find you will never have any new business.

Pictures and Images using numbers

Image search is second in the type of searches people do. If you desire increased traffic on your web site get rid of the DSC000253.jpg. Name your pictures and images.

Pictures and Images without Alt Tags and Title Tags

Alternate Text is another (easy to implement) often forgotten tool to help search engines direct people to your site.

Title tags are very important for screen readers.

Hard to find Contact Information

Your email and phone number should be prominently displayed on every page.

Poor or Missing Content

The title says it all. This may be the most important of all and the hardest to implement. You have to hire a content writer - I believe it is worth every penny.

The information above represents personal data. Your results will vary.

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