In this post, we are going to be showing you everything you need to know about web design to be able to comfortably design your own website.<\/p>\n
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First, let’s take a good look at what web design is.<\/p>\n
What Is Web Design?<\/h2>\n
Web design is simply the process of creating websites. It covers many aspects such as webpage layouts, content production, and graphic design.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Nowadays, website design goes beyond aesthetics to encompass the website’s functionality.<\/span>\u00a0Web design can also include web apps, mobile apps, and user interface design.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Techopedia, A web page is a document for the World Wide Web that is identified by a unique uniform resource locator (URL).<\/p>\n You can access a Web page and display it on a monitor or mobile device using a Web browser.<\/span>\u00a0A Web page usually contains HTML or XHTML data.<\/span>\u00a0Other resources, such as style sheets and scripts, are often included in Web pages.<\/span>\u00a0Hypertext links may allow users to navigate to other pages.<\/span><\/p>\n A hyperlink is an interface that connects a source and a destination.<\/span>\u00a0The target can be reached by clicking the hyperlink at its source.<\/span>\u00a0Hyperlinks can take any of these appearances:<\/span><\/p>\n An anchor text is a type of hyperlink that is represented in plain text.<\/span>\u00a0SEO (search engine optimization) is highly dependent on anchor text.<\/span>– a web browser<\/p>\n Simply put,\u00a0 a domain name is your root web address. For instance, the domain name of this website is IMarena.net. Domain names are internet resource names that can be understood by all Web servers and online organizations. They also provide all relevant destination information.<\/span>\u00a0Website users need to know the exact domain name in order to access a website.<\/span><\/p>\n Some facts about domain names:<\/p>\n Website hosting is a service that makes a website available on the internet.<\/span>\u00a0Hosting is what makes your website live and accessible to the entire world.<\/span><\/p>\n Hosting companies are the ones that provide web hosting services because they have the resources and servers required to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n Servers are physical computers that run continuously without interruptions, so your website is always available. Learn More about what web hosting is and how to choose a good web host<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n In the creation of websites, there could be a lot of terms used that might be confusing at times, and in this section, we would want to check out how these terms differ from each other.<\/span><\/p>\n You can see that none of these areas is exclusive, and there are many overlaps.<\/span>\u00a0Web design and web development are only two sides of one coin. User Interface design influences User Experience design and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How well a website’s web design is done will determine its success.<\/span> The success of your website is determined mostly by its usability and utility, not just by its visual design.<\/span><\/p>\n Your website is the face of your company and potential customers will visit it before ever visiting your store. Therefore, it is imperative to design your site carefully.<\/span>\u00a0Your brand image could be destroyed if you don’t.<\/span><\/p>\n As a result, we have mapped out the essential elements of a good website design.<\/p>\n A mobile-friendly web design is imperative in today’s day and age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to Statista, out of the 4.66 billion people who use the internet today, 4. 32 billion accessed the internet through their mobile devices.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n So imagine what you stand to lose if your website doesn’t have a mobile responsive design. A good web design should be responsive to different screen sizes, keeping in mind that smartphones, tablets, and phablets are becoming more popular.<\/span><\/p>\n The Homepage is the focal page of any website, as such, many designers might be tempted to over-design it. An over-designed website may not work because rather than pass a message, it distracts from the message.<\/span><\/p>\n A simple website design is always a good idea for your homepage as well as the rest of the pages.<\/span>\u00a0A clean and modern design will not only make it look great but will also result in a good user experience. The following simple website examples<\/a> will help you take a cue on how a basic website design should look like.<\/span><\/p>\n The right combination of colors can attract users, while poor combinations can cause distraction.<\/span>\u00a0You need to choose a color combination that creates a pleasant atmosphere and leaves a positive impression on your visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n To enhance the user experience, choose complementary colors to create a balanced look for your website design.<\/span>\u00a0White spaces are important as they prevent your website from becoming visually cluttered and messy.<\/span>\u00a0Avoid using too many colors.<\/span><\/p>\n For the entire website, 3-4 tones are sufficient to create a clear and appealing design.<\/span>\u00a0Use only one or two vibrant images.<\/span><\/p>\n What do you want visitors to do on the website?<\/span>\u00a0It should be obvious to visitors what you want them to do.<\/span>\u00a0A call to action generally includes a “<\/span>Buy Now” <\/span><\/strong>button <\/span>or <\/span>“<\/span><\/strong>request a quotation”<\/strong> or any other action.<\/span><\/p>\n Your call to action should be written in a way that visitors can learn more about your products and services while they are on their tour of your website.<\/span><\/p>\n The Buy Now or Request a Quote button should be prominent and easily visible from all the other content on the website.<\/span>\u00a0It is a good idea to use a different color for each call to action on your website.<\/span><\/p>\n A website is largely made up of text and images. While text still remains the king. The text is what provides the users with the information they need.<\/span> It is an essential part of SEO, as that is what search engine crawlers look out for.<\/span><\/p>\n Your typography should be visually appealing and easily readable by visitors. This is in addition to the use of keywords and meta-data.<\/span><\/p>\n Good content is the key to every website’s success.<\/span>\u00a0High-quality content is the only way to go.<\/span>\u00a0High-quality content is essential for marketing and delivering valuable information to visitors. And only high-quality content can engage your visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n A website that takes too long to load is not something anyone likes.<\/span>\u00a0You can optimize image sizes, combine code into a central CSS\/JavaScript file that reduces HTTP requests.<\/span>\u00a0You can also compress HTML, JavaScript, or CSS to increase loading speed.<\/span><\/p>\n Make it easy for your visitors to scroll or navigate your website. Research has shown that visitors spend more time on websites that have easy navigation. To do this, you may want to put the buttons or links to other pages in prominent areas.<\/p>\n The menu should be your focal point here. It should contain all the important pages within your website. Basically, you should follow the \u201c3-click-rule\u201d which states that visitors should be able to get any required information within 3-clicks.<\/p>\n It is not enough to have a beautiful website that is easy to navigate.<\/span>\u00a0It must be visited.<\/span>\u00a0All the effort you put into the design, UX, and content development won’t be worth it.<\/span>\u00a0There are many guidelines and rules for\u00a0search engine optimization<\/a>. Here are some to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n Images make up a large chunk of a website’s visual appeal. Make sure you pick only high-quality images to use on your website. You can also incorporate videos into your website where necessary.<\/p>\n Every website created has a standard layout, from the header section to the body section to the footer section. Each section has its own unique elements known to be placed there. For instance, the header section usually houses the logo and menu. So, it would be weird to have the menu in the body section and none in the header.<\/p>\n Your website is a reflection of your company, products, and brand.<\/span>\u00a0It is important that your site looks professional, polished, and appealing.<\/span>\u00a0White space, clean layouts, and high-quality graphics are key to letting your message shine.<\/span><\/p>\n It is equally important that the site works correctly, quickly, and as expected.<\/span>\u00a0You should adhere to web standards. Proofread thoroughly and regularly test for speed and functionality.<\/span>\u00a0Because a page could be the first or last impression of a potential customer, it should be functional and fast.<\/span>\u00a0Visitors who are frustrated by slow or poorly designed pages will be discouraged and may leave the site.<\/span><\/p>\n Before you set out to create a website, there must be something(s) you would want that website to achieve. Write down these objectives as most other actions to be taken on the website will be aligned to achieve your website objectives.<\/p>\n This has to do with your website logo, colors and typography. These have a major influence on a brand’s identity and you should take much care in choosing or creating them. Get a logo that resonates with your brand. Also, learn about color psycology<\/a> to understand how to choose a good color combination for your website. It’s also good to understand that different colors might mean different things<\/a> so that you can choose one that is most appropriate for your brand.<\/p>\n Gone are the days when you need to learn web programming languages to be able to design a website. These days, there are a lot of web platforms you can choose to create a website.<\/p>\n I looked up recent statistics from BuiltWith<\/a> and W3 Techs to better understand which content management systems are most popular.<\/span><\/p>\n Take a look at the graph below.<\/span><\/p>\n As you can see, <\/span>Nearly half of all websites on the Internet use WordPress as their website platform.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 1.<\/span>\u00a0It’s free (no recurring subscriptions and open-source).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n WordPress is free to download, install, and use, unlike website builders and web design software.<\/span> You don’t need to pay to use WordPress. You only pay for hosting. However, there’s also a hosted WordPress platform where you can create your website completely free without paying for hosting.<\/p>\n 2.<\/span>\u00a0It is highly customizable and user-friendly<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n You already know how Google Docs works and how to add your content.<\/span>\u00a0WordPress is easily extensible with free add-ons that can handle almost any type of site, from small businesses websites to eCommerce sites.<\/span>\u00a0WordPress plugins allow you to add contact forms and subscription forms, image galleries, shops, and so forth to your website.<\/span>\u00a0It’s very easy.<\/span><\/p>\n 3.<\/span>\u00a0Your site will be ‘responsive<\/em>.<\/span>\u00a0It will also work on tablets and smartphones.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Your website will be instantly responsive and look great on any mobile device, tablet, or smartphone.<\/span>\u00a0This is why you don’t need to hire web developers.<\/span><\/p>\n 4.<\/span>\u00a0Community assistance available<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n It’s easy for you to get fast help because there are so many users of the platform (webmasters and small-business owners as well as bloggers).<\/span>\u00a0Here you can either get free help or hire thousands of WordPress developers.<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, I built\u00a0IMarena.net<\/em>\u00a0using WordPress, too<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n At imArena<\/a>, we usually recommend WordPress due to its vast functionality and ease of use.<\/p>\n Once you’ve decided on a web platform. Choose a domain name for your website. There are so many types of domain name extensions but we always recommend you go for a “.com” domain name. Also, make sure the domain name is easy to remember and resonates with your brand. The best domain name registrar for cheap domain name registration is Namecheap<\/a>.<\/p>\n For your website to go live, you need web hosting. Many web hosting companies also offer free or subsidized domain name registration if you choose to host with them. Read our article to learn more about web hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once all the aforementioned is ready, it’s time to launch your website. If you are using WordPress, then there are several processes to undergo before successfully launching your website.<\/p>\n The easiest way to install WordPress is by using the One-click installer from your hosting account cPanel.<\/p>\n Most popular hosting companies have similar cPanel interfaces.\u00a0 Our recommended hosting company is Bluehost<\/a>.<\/p>\n After installing WordPress, you will be emailed your login details. Log in to your WordPress dashboard through the login URL sent to you with your login credentials.<\/p>\n Inside your dashboard, you should install and activate a theme.<\/p>\n WordPress themes are templates that allow you to change the look of your website much faster and easier. <\/span>WordPress allows you to access themes from within WordPress, without needing to go to another site.<\/span><\/p>\n To find out more, go to <\/span>Appearance > Themes. <\/span><\/em><\/strong>On the page that opens, c<\/span>lick the <\/span>Basic Web Design Terms<\/h2>\n
A.\u00a0 A Web Page<\/h3>\n
B.\u00a0 A Hyperlink<\/h3>\n
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C.\u00a0 Domain Name<\/h3>\n
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D. Website Hosting<\/h3>\n
Difference Between Web design, Web development, and UI\/UX.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Essentials of A Good Web Design<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a01.\u00a0 \u00a0Mobile Friendliness<\/h3>\n
2.\u00a0 Simple Home Page<\/h3>\n
3.\u00a0 Good Color Psychology<\/h3>\n
4.\u00a0 Calls-to-action<\/h3>\n
5.\u00a0 Typography<\/h3>\n
6.\u00a0 Compelling Content<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n7.\u00a0 Page Load times\/speed<\/h3>\n
8. Easy Navigation<\/h3>\n
9.\u00a0 SEO friendly<\/h3>\n
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10.\u00a0 Pleasing Image And Videos<\/h3>\n
11. Maintain Standard Layout<\/h3>\n
12.\u00a0 Should Be Functional<\/h3>\n
How To Create A Website<\/h2>\n
1.\u00a0 Decide Your Website Objectives<\/h3>\n
2.\u00a0 Decide Your Website Brand Identity<\/h3>\n
3.\u00a0 Choose a Web Platform<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat makes WordPress better than other options?<\/span><\/h4>\n
What are some good alternatives to WordPress?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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4.\u00a0 \u00a0Pick a Domain Name<\/h3>\n
5. Get a Web Hosting Account<\/h3>\n
6. Launching Your Website<\/h3>\n
Step 1 – <\/span>\u00a0Install WordPress<\/span><\/h4>\n
Step 2 –<\/span>\u00a0Install and Activate a Theme<\/span><\/h4>\n
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