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Basic Website Sections

Wordpress Doctor2016-11-28T05:55:19+05:30

[ad_1] Content structures of contemporary websites There are certain pages or divisions of information that commonly appear on most websites. These areas of data in a website's structure are considered instrumental in developing a framework for the content. They tend to follow a pattern, across today's internet, that has proven effective for most types of websites. Presenting a logical organization of your website content will improve visitor interaction and increase the number of those who will return. The following synopsis covers the basic structural elements that make up an effective website.Home Page This page should provide a concise introduction to the substance of your website. Your website homepage is the front door to your site. Here you should introduce the theme of your site, provide links to your main content areas and begin...

A Guide to Approaching the Strategic Redesign of a Website

Wordpress Doctor2016-11-28T04:46:03+05:30

[ad_1] Every website has a life-span; they eventually become dated and no longer fit for purpose - especially if the business has been re-positioned since the site was launched. Sometimes a website needs to be replaced because it's simply not giving any return on investment.For many business owners, the hope is that a new website will automatically perform better than the old one, and that the visual re-design in particular will result in more sales. However, thousands of pounds can be spent on a new site and no benefit be seen unless the re-design is approached correctly, and that always begins with asking the right online strategy questions. Latching onto the way the new website looks, before considering what it needs to do, how it achieves that, and how it fits...

Beautiful Web Sites Seldom Make More Sales

Wordpress Doctor2016-11-28T03:45:32+05:30

[ad_1] Designing an E-commerce Web site is not as simple as having a "pretty" site that is a pleasure to visit. While it is important to have an attractive site, as much thought must be given to functionality as to appearance.Many Web designers seem to focus more on appearance than functionality, and while an attractive site is helpful, visitors that become frustrated by the inability of a site to function well, will leave almost immediately, never to return!Just as important in designing an e-commerce-style Web site, is a somewhat basic knowledge of   Web  site  design , with some simple design skills included. While a thorough knowledge of design and functionality is not important, designing an e-commerce site does have some requirements, or else you'll always find yourself...

Software Interface Design

Wordpress Doctor2016-11-28T02:42:22+05:30

[ad_1] User Interface is the most important aspect of that killer web application or the deployable software product that you've just released. The technology component, proper marketing and beautiful packaging often take a backseat when it comes to software user interface. User interface is the first thing that users come across and is that aspect that can make or break the version 1x of your software. I am presenting a list of 11 killer tips for software interface design that we've compiled over years of usability design and testing experience. Your web/desktop application development project should get a literal 'facelift' from them.Beta version is way too lateUsers are central to user experience. Why not involve your beta list into establishing a feedback loop even before the 'beta version' is far. Software...

Do You Want To Save Time With Your Web Design?

Wordpress Doctor2016-11-28T00:38:20+05:30

[ad_1] It starts off simply; a few HTML pages, a few hyperlinks, some affiliate links. Your mother is proud of her clever son. Then you install a forum, some more content, maybe consider using a Content Management System (CMS).Before you know it, you have a monster on your hands. This monster is eating up your time and energy and money.Here are a few tricks I've learned to save you time and money with your web design.1. Avoid Windows servers, if you can.I'll admit I've never used one. I've had too much trouble with Windows on the PC, to risk it on my web site. Most geeks favour Unix. It's been around longer, and is more stable. Web hosts offering Unix variants like Linux have always been cheaper. They also seem to offer...