Good and Bad Design

The Williams and Tollett article outlines an array of helpful web tips. One of the most important elements for a good website is user compatibility. The whole purpose of the web is to make the processes of collecting and sending information easier. Having to work hard (and waste time) browsing a web page is never a pleasant experience. Spending a lot of time studying small text, looking for links, getting annoyed by numerous animated gif files will quickly turn users away. With the growing importance of the Internet, it is unheard of for a business not to have a website. A poorly designed website can negatively reflect an entire organization. Each and every page should have a consistent illustration style that is pleasant to look at, and not overwhelming for the viewer. A webpage, like anything, should be based on quality, not quantity. Including lots of cumbersome graphics and fonts will only distress the person viewing the page. It is also important to note that explanations on a webpage, like for links, are perfectly acceptable. No web developer should ever assume that another person knows how to completely navigate a page just as well as the webmaster. Any web designer should always ask the following question, “If I were visiting this page for the first time, what would I think?”