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Creating a user friendly website
When
creating a website, it doesn't matter what the size is, you should include a
comprehensive, text-based site map, with a link taking the visitor to every
page. Include a short description of what each page offers.
The
advantage of using a site map is that you don't have to link to every page from
your home page, but you should link to your site map from every page. Not only
are site maps useful for visitors looking for specific information on your
site, but they are great an excellent way for search engines to index all of
the pages on your website.
When designing your navigation menu for your
website, use reasonable headings and link descriptions. For example, web site
design services is much more perceptive to a visitor than Internet services.
Use Cookie Crumbs to show visitors where they are on your site at any point in
time. These are headings you often see at the top of websites and show what
category and page.
Your visitor needs to be Guided to a specific
pathways throughout your site. This can be done by using a Call-to-Action link
instructing visitors what page they should view or what action they should take
next.
Make sure you check your site at least once a month for any
broken links.
Make sure that your HTML code is designed to display
correctly in different browser versions.
Make sure that your site
hosting provider is established and dependable to avoid any unnecessary
downtime of your website.
Make sure your site doesn't contain spelling
or grammatical mistakes. Don't just rely on programs such as spell check to
check for errors.
Have friends check your site for errors, too.
Common sense dictates that you make sure you use a consistent design
layout for each page on your site. This means using the same general color
scheme, logo, and navigation menu. Use the same for the header and footer in
the same location and consistent link attributes. This way you won't confuse
your visitor or cause them to lose interest.
It may be redundant, but
if you're going to make your site interactive with forms, newsletter,
guestbooks, then make sure they work! Double check that each form field is
large enough to contain even the longest of names. When you have international
visitor with a fifteen character name, you need to have the space to enter it.
When you create a field that is mandatory to fill out, mark it with an asterick
or bold the text. Test the form to make sure it submits correctly and displays
the right confirmation message upon completion.
Remember, your website
is a reflection of your business, when you take the time to care for every
little thing, it will show.
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