Top Website Design Mistakes
We all make mistakes. Unfortunately, making a mistake in website design can cost you viewers and potential customers. Here are some mistakes you need to try your hardest to avoid.
- What is this website about? Users must know what the website is pertaining to within seconds of visiting a website. If a user has no idea what type or product, service or information you are selling, it is highly likely that they will turn to another source. It only takes a few seconds to lose business.
- Writing a book. Don’t write a book. If a user wants to read a book, that is what they will do. A website with paragraphs upon paragraphs of information can be intimidating or waste the users time. Use bulleted points, numbers, headers, subheadings and lists to convey your message in a way that will give users the information they need quickly.
- Tiny, fancy fonts. A website should be easy to read. Tiny, fancy fonts are likely to turn a user away from your website. Make the reading process comfortable and avoid causing users to strain their eyes. Use a size 12 font that is easy on the eyes.
- Avoid registration. Unless it is absolutely necessary, do not require users to sign up to view content or make them register in order to make a purchase. When consumers want information now or to place an order quickly, do not consume their time. Give users what they want quickly and avoid the unnecessary steps.
- Don’t forget your contact information. Nothing is worse than not being able to contact a company. Be sure to at the very least include an e-mail address. Users may have questions!
