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Anybody who spends time
surfing the Internet can attest to things designers do
that make you want to scream.
Jolly Spider is
no different. And since we're in this Web design
business, we believe we're qualified to point out 10 of
those annoying No-No's.
1. Pop-up Ads.
Probably the number-one annoyance. That's why so many
pop-up/pop-under ad eliminators exist right now. Get one
if you don't have such help. May we suggest
STOPzilla?
2. Poor navigation.
It's supposed to be fairly painless to work your way
around a Web site. With some pages, though, you'd never
guess that. Do you hit the Back button or close the
window? Guess wrong, and you could wind up looking at
your desktop!
3. Awful color
schemes. Design isn't just about color, I know, but
color shouldn't overrule your message either. By that, I
mean using sickly shades of lime-green or eye-hurting
red text on blue backgrounds. Basic black text on a
white page still is the most readable option.
4. Blinking
animations. Weren't they cute when they first came
out? Now, they're pretty much regulated to beginner's
pages because they've been found to detract, not
attract, attention. |
5. Slow-loading pages.
Yes, I know you want your entire portfolio on-line, but
studies show most people aren't willing to wait ten
minutes for it to load. Be kind to your visitors --
offer thumbnails, with the option to view larger shots.
6. Background music.
Many people surf in offices with their volume off;
others prefer to choose their own tunes. Enough said.
7. Busy backgrounds.
While textures can add interest, be careful they don't
obscure your message.
8. Faulty grammar,
spellings, and punctuation. Still a no-brainer. If
you don't know, look it up. Don't perpetuate ignorance.
9. Lack of contact
information. You know who you are, but can your
visitors and prospective buyers find you? Be sure you
include your phone number, mailing address, and e-mail
address. How can you expect people to know you're
running a legitimate business if you hide in anonymity?
10. Failure to update
regularly. You had your site created in 1999 and it
looks great. You paid a bundle for it, too. But are you
telling us nothing has changed in all those
years??
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