Web design is the skill of creating accessible content that is delivered to computer users through the World Wide Web. When hunting for a website that offers a wealth of information that’s needed for a report, business/school, or curiosity; people are looking for a webpage that delivers.
The top 5 mistakes in web site design:
Difficulty in locating information
When logging onto a website in desperate need of information on one topic, users often despise not being able to find what they need. Some webpage’s offer a site map, but instead of searching most users will simply find another webpage.
Visual Appeal
Visual appeal is always important and should be considered when reaching out to a specific audience. You have to avoid the mistake of focusing on what you like because in the long run you will end up being the only person benefitting and viewing your page.
Broken Links
There is nothing more frustrating then clicking on a hyperlink and discovering that “this webpage is no longer valid.” Now if the information is going to be especially useful some people will try and type it in a few times with different variations, but most people are not going to persist and will just find another site that has working links.
Too much text-Too little space
Discovering one endless paragraph that just doesn’t appear to have an ending definitely initiates finding and researching another page. This can fall in line with visual appeal but it deserves its own top ranking in the 5 mistakes in web design list. Most users who see that one never ending paragraph don’t want to read all of it. The internet has spoiled users and they expect information available with one click.
Search ability
I have found myself in this situation many times and it hurts every time; finding the perfect site with all the right information-then losing it. The sickening feeling that comes over me when I can’t find it again is devastating. Use keywords even if you don’t want to use them that will help a user find the information you are sharing.
