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Web Design Do's and Dont's
DO
- Put an email link on the page
- Include update date and update frequently
- Include contact names and addresses
- Use alternative text along with graphics for non-graphics users
- Add alternative text links for image maps
- Maintain an overall style and cohesiveness
- Include varieties of navigation paths
- Use distinctive titles for pages
- Plan for growth
- Use short file names
- Use a spell checker
- Avoid frames and unnecessary plugins
- Provide worthwhile content
- Think through the experience from different points of view
- Test with different computers and speeds
DON'T
- Make pages too long
- Overuse large graphics
- Overdo colors
- Use phrases like Return, Back, Click Here
- Steal copyrighted material
- Just convert print material
- Use jargon
- Embed all links in paragraphs
- Use a construction sign instead of content
- Put important information at the bottom of the page
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