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Website Builder: How To Create An Effective Web Design

by Tem Balanco

Websites have different purposes and functions. One may have it for business purposes, for personal use such as blogs, while others serve as venue for different advocacies. A tool used to create websites is referred to as a website builder. HTML, programming and other scripting languages are utilized to create a web page. Combined together, web pages make up a website.

A total of 21.4 million websites added in 2010, with 255 million websites up in the internet. Not all websites have outstanding designs. The most commonly viewed websites are Google, Facebook, Youtube, and Yahoo. These websites used an effective website builder. However, using a good website builder is not enough. It should have the following characteristics for it to be deemed effective.

A visually appealing appearance should be the first thing that is embodied by a site created using a website builder. The color, text, graphics, photos, and simple design are the checklist of a visually sound website. Always remember that first impressions last. A good impression must be left to your page visitor. The website is a tool which represents your company's personality. The color scheme must not look like an eye sore and must blend well. Every page visitor must be able to read the text. Unusual text colors and large fonts sometimes send the wrong impression to page viewers. If there's no need to place photographs and graphics, then don't bother putting them in your page. Unnecessary graphics may cause a total visual blur. Always opt for those with the highest quality when it comes to photographs. Lastly, it is always beautiful to be simple. For your website to look best, it is best to keep everything minimal.

The next thing to keep in mind for an effective web design is the content. The quality of the content is essential to a successful website launching. Clarity of thought and fresh facts must be embodied by the content. Always keep in mind that simple and clear content is best. Technical writing works for websites, unless you're writing for a blog. For search engine optimization, update it regularly. In order to rank in search engines and generate page views, this technique is done.

A web design must be usable and functional for it to be effective. Functionality is gauged if it works properly. Browsing your website and checking for non-working links will regularly test its functionality. It is important to beware of errors for websites which offer registration. Moreover, the website should also be usable in the sense that its page layout is user-friendly -with easily located icons and links. Easy navigation should be allowed. The webpage must be able to adapt when viewed using a computer with different screen resolution.

The web administrator should also undertake link building and tracking. You can link your site with prominent websites to generate more page views. Some websites submit articles to PR websites which in turn, will provide links back to their websites. Meanwhile, tracking is done with the aid of internet software. Every page view and page viewer should be recorded. This can improve the website through evaluating its strengths and weaknesses.

Data shows that in the year 2010, 255 million websites are registered in the internet. Moreover, 21.4 million websites were added on the year itself. This just shows that the internet is a huge place for websites. Google, Facebook, Youtube, and Yahoo are among the top visited websites. Just like any other pages, these four use a website builder in creating their website. The key to an effective web design is to have a simple layout and a substantial content for page viewers.

Published October 6th, 2011

Filed in Ecommerce

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