Alpha Productions

There are so many web designers today it seems like the most wanted profession. But why are there websites that scream of unprofessionalism and plain bad design? Because the people who made them didn’t read our entry about the don’ts of web design. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, these are some no-goes for you. Don’t waste people’s time is the first staple of good design. This concerns blinking text, animated features, or auto-loading sound, so favored by some corporate web designers, who usually love to show off due to lack of experience and confidence. It is very hard to concentrate on the content when there are objects blinking, lights flashing, windows popping up inviting you to start live chats. Besides, people with slow connections will have trouble navigating the site and cursing you for wasting their traffic. Many will simply leave (never to return) and possibly block similar features on other sites. Don’t use advertising that’s in your user’s face, loud or inappropriate. Simple static ads work better than a flashing fluorescent animation in the corner. Don’t use scrolling text, pop-up windows, splash welcoming pages, busy backgrounds or weird colors for both background and font. People want to get some info, and get out. Remember that always, and you will be fine.