1. Overload The Site (ads, images, clutter, etc.)

Having too many images and ads on a page will make the site unattractive and distracting.

You don’t have to fill every space, having an image or two makes a better and cleaner impression. For example, reading a magazine article is easier when you don’t have a picture or ad every two paragraphs. You should have white space between text, photos or navigation.

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1. Be Creative and Original

When designing a website, you want it to stand out not look like everything else. Look up the competition and see how your site can differ, in a positive way. Being creative however doesn’t mean re-inventing the wheel.

2. Use style sheets

Style sheets ensure that the pages will look the same. Apart from keeping the same look across the site, it is easier to avoid syntax mistakes. Using external style sheets is better than using inline styles or embedded styles. External style sheets will save time because you only have to create a style one time. (more…)

Do use a professional

Many times the first impression a person gets about your company is your website. The first impression is everything. The first time a visitor sees your website, you want them to believe your company is a professional top notch business. What you put into your website is what you will get out of it.

Sure, you can create a website yourself using various means including premade templates, free website builders from hosting companies or have a friend or family member do it for you. Unless your friend or family member is a professional, your website will lack a professional look and feel.

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