Web design elements

• Web design elements

  • Navigation
  • Visual design
  • Content
  • Web friendly
  • Color scheme
  • Typography
  • Turn around time
• Navigation


  • Website design should be easy to navigate
  • The viewer should always know exactly where they are on the website and have easy access to where they would like to be
  • Menu items should be accessible from any page
• Visual design


  • Scrolling text, animation, and flash intros should be used sparingly in your web design and only to emphasize a point for maximum effect
  • Let them know that you are trustworthy and professional
• Content


  • This is the backbone of your website
  • Your website text should be informative, easy to read, and concise
  • It is the reason most visitors are seeking from your website
• Web-friendly


  • Should be considered the most in your website design
  • It is important that your web designers know the keys to making your website work on all major browsers
  • Many factors affect your search engine placement and visual appearance of your site so make sure your web designers know their stuff
• Color scheme


  • Your color palette and fonts will directly inform your visitors opinions of your site and are what most novice designers start with
  • Pay attention to brand or industry perspectives along with target audience demographics
• Typography


  • Your text should be easily readable which generally means body copy should be at least 16 pixels.
  • Using a complementary font is ideal for headings or accents but don't go beyond three type phases or unnecessary sizing adjustments
• Turnaround time


  • The number one complaint of a website design customers is the time it takes to get the site up and running
  • The longer it takes to complete the website the more business and value you lose