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Image sizes: 256x256, 48x48, 32x32, 24x24, 16x16 File formats: BMP, GIF, PNG, ICO ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Site Design LayoutIt's been shown in studies that people often find all that flash and bling to be vexing and distracting. Having 6 to eight frames on a page only causes puzzlement if not done right. Keep it simplistic and try not to drive your web visitors crazy.When it comes to web design, sticking with what is straightforward and straight-forward is usually the best. While you may need to Wow your readership with incredibly flashing, spinning graphics, fight the urge. It has been shown in studies that folk usually find all that flash and glitz to be upsetting and distracting. Having 6 to 8 frames on a page only causes confusion if not done correctly . Keep it simplistic and try hard not to drive your web visitors crazy. The most popular layout is the 3-column model, because it works very well. You may find that many good sites have this layout with categories running down the left and updates, advertising and the like running down the right. While this will seem to be a bit dull, readers love it because it is straightforward, straight-forward and simple to navigate. Whitespace is another function of a good layout. Permitting for the reader to have space to rest their eyes is a bonus for most designs. White space is as crucial as the layout itself. Graphics should be used to improve the layout as elements that add to what's written on the page. It should be used as an extension of the text and should lend to further lucidity about the subject. Graphics shouldn't overtake what is being conveyed ; it should only help to make the content clear. Using Fonts There is a standard for fonts that have worked well since before the world wide web commenced. In print design, paperspapers and mags, the mix of Serif types for reports and San-Serif type for text has always worked well. This doesn't carry over to the web where Sans-serif fonts are the top choice because they are less difficult to read on the screen. Up till just recently monitor resolution has not been that high, and if you use serif type fonts for text, it would blur together making reading trickier. If you are planning on offering a print-friendly page, you need to use print design fonts ( i.e. Serif for reports and Sans-serif for text ). The second thing to remember about using fonts is to limit the number of fonts you put on one page. Keep it simple - 2, perhaps three fonts at most. Good website design is simple and easy to read. You can use some decorative type font, but it'll play down the message you are attempting to convey. Standard font families are best, and even with the new high resolution monitors, you need to stick with Sans-serif fonts where possible. In web design, the hottest fonts include Geneva, Arial, Verdana and Helvetica. They are easily read, Sans-serif and superb for all website designs. ![]()
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