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Do's and Don't Web Design

  1. Think about tags before you use them, some tags only work in some browsers. Look at your pages on different computers with different browsers. You
  2. might be surprised at the differences browsers, operating systems, and screen sizes effect your pages!
  3. Organize you pages for quick scanning:
    1.    Use Headings.
    2.    Use list.
    3.    Make a menu with all the links on one place.
    4.    Imporant information should stand out!
    5.    Don't use too much emphasis,people won't know where to look.
  4. Make each page be independent. People might jump to a specific page while missing information on the pages between. Check your spelling and grammar. Some
  5. free HTML editors have spell check built in! If you use Notepad ,make sure you double check your spelling Group related information. Use tables, graphics, or
  6. horizontal rules to split up separate areas on a page. Be consistent. This will create a general "feel" for your site. Advanced users can use style sheets to help make
  7. this easier. Describe links when possible. Don't use too many links in your text,it gets distracting. Think about your links before you make them Is it useful? Avoid using phrases like; click this link or here.

  8. Don't use too many images, these pages take a long time to laod. Also, keep images as small (size as in height and width) as possible. Use the same
  9. image twice when possible ,the computer doesn't have to downloadit each time you use it, it keeps recent images close by. Be cautious with background and
  10. colored text. Everything should be easily readable. Each page should have a link back to your home page in case someone ets lost. Each page should also have a
  11. standard signature on the bottom of each page. This can provide contact or copyright information. DONT SAY "UNDER CONSTRUCTION". EVERY WEB
  12. PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.!