What are the Do’s and Don’ts of Website Design?

You understand the importance of establishing a strong web presence and now are ready to make the commitment to building a website or having one built.  There are many techniques that will ensure your website will gain the exposure it deserves.  There are also errors that will impede your website’s progress.

Do’s

• Make sure your site is set up so it navigates easily.  Make it easy for customers to find what they need.
• Make sure that your links go where they are supposed to.  Dead links mean dead ends for customers.
• Add relevant content to your website.  This will help not only provide your customers vital information but works great for search engine optimization purposes as well.
• Make sure your website is built with growth in mind.

Don’ts

• Stay away from old technology when building your site.  Technology that was considered new and dynamic is now obsolete. 
• Don’t develop your site using all Flash.  Flash websites look nice but are sometimes hard to navigate and are horrible in regards to SEO.
• Don’t rush your website to get online.  If you throw your site together with little regard to design, it will look like it was thrown together.  You always want to reflect your business in the most professional manner possible.
• If you decide to have someone build your website, the cheapest option is not always the best.  If someone tells you they can build your website at a low cost, you will probably get what you pay for.  It is a good idea for the long term to have a site built that will be SEO friendly and have the ability to sustain growth.

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