Top Web Design Mistakes
There are tons of website on the internet or probably hundreds of website are created in a day. Building a website can be easy but the real challenge lies in making it usable. The main problem is most web designers forget that the website is not created for them but to solve the user’s needs.
In this article, we are highlighting common usability web design mistakes that many web designers tend to make. There are some mistakes that can be overlooked but there are others that are unforgivable.
Complex URLs
Users sometimes need to type in a URL, so try to minimize the risk of typos by using short names with all lower case characters and no special characters. Many people don’t know how to type special characters like a ~ ).
Long scrolling pages
All critical content and important navigation option must be visible at the top part of the page. Users will only scroll down the page if they find something useful on the top and only then they will scroll down the page.
Lack of navigation support
Don’t assume yourself that users know as much as you know about your website. They always have difficulty in finding information, so the need support in the form of a strong sense of structure and place. Start your design with a good understanding of the structure and space of the information and provide a site map and let users know where they are and where they can go. Also, don’t forget to have a good search feature because it is a best navigation support in a website.
Colour stuffing
Overuse and misuse of colours is a common problem in the design of a website. It is important to understand that using minimal colours in the layout and fonts is going to help the design stand out. But, in some cases designers tend to go overboard and put dark colours or literally paint the website. Web designers should understand that there is a difference between riot of colours and flood of colours.
Excess of images
Images are a part and a parcel of a good website design. Some of the better websites are known by the quality of their images. Overuse of images is actually misusing the images. If you have overused images or unnecessary images, it leads to cluttering of the website and confuses the visitors.
Avoiding making these mistakes is going to help you in designing a highly successful website.
