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3 Key Elements of a Great Website Design <\/h1>\n \n Web Design<\/a> Estimated Reading Time<\/span>\n 6 mins<\/span>\n
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\"\"Website design<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most critical components of your online presence. \u00a0In fact, simply having a website in today\u2019s digital marketing arena is not enough \u2013 great design, layout and usability plays a big role in the way customers perceive a company.\u00a0With the constant advancement, the online market has become so competitive that businesses are struggling greatly\u00a0and website design helps in this case very much.\u00a0So it is essential for web designers and developers to keep their finger on the pulse to stay afloat from the competition.<\/p>\n

A well-built website site help you secure an outstanding position in your industry. And help you establish a good communication with your customers locally and globally.\u00a0When designing a website, it is very important to align your marketing goals with your website to get the best possible return on investment. Great web design goes beyond design, it should portray the message of what your web page is sending to visitors which creates a desired actions to be taken. So be sure to \u00a0include a combination of these elements in your web design:<\/p>\n

1. Layout<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the most important element of a great website design is the layout. Without a good website layout, any use for the website would be ineffective. When users visit a website the first thing they will see is the layout of the site, which creates a first impression. And as the saying goes \u201cFirst impression lasts.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to the layout of your website, simplicity is the key. White space can be your friend in this matter. If your website is crowded, it is very hard to direct the attention of your visitor\u2019s eye which \u00a0will make them ignore your site or even worse abandon your site. But having an organized, clutter-free website can attract visitors and help them to easily navigate their way through your web pages.<\/p>\n

When a proper navigation comes into play, visitors will be comfortable and wanting to come back to regularly check updates on your site.<\/p>\n

2. Color Scheme<\/b><\/p>\n

Color schemes and color choices are very important elements when it comes in creating a successful website. Color isn\u2019t only used as decoration in web design. It can evoke emotions for site visitors and it\u00a0affects their feeling, perceptions, and interactions<\/a>. The color scheme of your website have the ability to create a positive impact to the visitors and as a result, make visitors stay longer to browse more web pages. And the longer visitors stays on your site, the more chances of enticing them to take desired action. In fact,\u00a0color increases brand recognition by up to 80%.<\/a><\/p>\n

When it comes to the color scheme of your website, you must choose the color schemes that match your products or services and your target audience. Make sure that the colors activate positive emotions on the customer. Even the color black triggers customers to take an action, if the product offered matches the mood of the color black.<\/p>\n

As stated earlier, it is important to match your product \/ service to a color relevant to your industry. And here are the\u00a0meanings of the different colors<\/a>\u00a0that can help you choose the right ones for your website:<\/p>\n

Red\u00a0\u2013 a physical color which calls for action to be taken. \u00a0Its high energy and strength draws attention to itself and demands to be noticed.<\/p>\n

Orange\u00a0\u2013 a color of adventure which inspires and creates enthusiasm. It is optimistic and sociable and suggests affordability.<\/p>\n

Yellow\u00a0\u2013 an illuminating and uplifting color which stimulates our analytical processes and assists with mental clarity.<\/p>\n

Green\u00a0\u2013 associated with nature, health and healing. It balances the emotions and inspires compassion.<\/p>\n

Turquoise\u00a0\u2013 balances and recharges the emotions and inspires good \u00a0communication skills and self-expression.<\/p>\n

Blue\u00a0\u2013 Blue is the safest color to use in most applications, implying honesty, trust and dependability.<\/p>\n

Indigo\u00a0\u2013 a powerful and strong color which conveys integrity and sincerity. It is associated with structure and rituals.<\/p>\n

Purple\u00a0\u2013 implies wealth, quality, fantasy and creativity. It worked well with many other colors.<\/p>\n

Magenta\u00a0\u2013 a practical yet spiritual color. Compassionate and kind, it encourages a balanced outlook based on common sense.<\/p>\n

Pink\u00a0\u2013 inspires compassion and nurturing. It is a non-threatening color used most often in feminine businesses.<\/p>\n

Gold\u00a0\u2013 associated with value, luxury and prestige. It reflects wisdom, beauty and generosity.<\/p>\n

Silver\u00a0\u2013 a modern sophisticated color, calming yet uplifting, with a degree of mystery about it.<\/p>\n

Black \u2013 the color of power and authority and in excess it can be intimidating and unfriendly.<\/p>\n

White\u00a0\u2013 a blank canvas waiting for creative stimulation. It implies efficiency and simplicity, fairness and order.<\/p>\n

Gray\u00a0\u2013 neutral and conservative but does imply security and reliability. It creates a great background for other colors.<\/p>\n

Brown\u00a0\u2013 a strong, reassuring color that is comforting and reliable. It relates well to businesses that promote down-to-earth and outdoor products and activities.<\/p>\n

3. Typography<\/b><\/p>\n

What is typography?<\/p>\n

Typography\u00a0<\/i><\/a>is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.<\/i><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s digital age, web designers have a thousand of different fonts to choose from. Unfortunately, countless choices of fonts does not mean it would be easy to know which one is best for your website.<\/p>\n

Typography includes the font family, style, and size. Good typography\u00a0can make\u00a0any design looks great. It also\u00a0helps your site visitors to focus on the content, not in the formatting and it can affect how a piece of the word takes place in the reader\u2019s mind. \u00a0Overall, choose a font that is easy to read. Make the letters come to life in your design.\u00a0Use a nice combination of fonts for your \u00a0typography but\u00a0don\u2019t use too many fonts and different font sizes as it can be visually distracting. Remember to always keep legibility and consistency in choosing the fonts for your website to make it easy for your visitors to read.<\/p>\n

Web designing\u00a0is a valuable investment that you can take to build up your brand and grow your business successfully.\u00a0If the following elements are integrated into your website \u00a0carefully, you will not only create an attractive website but also an amazing user experience, which will ultimately increase conversion rates and company revenue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n