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Understanding Common Site Design Flaws

Have you ever been to a Web site that drove you mad? We've all encountered Internet sites that have had us hitting the back key as fast as possible. Recent polls show there are a number of issues that most Internet users agree cause them to leave a site and never return. When setting up a Professional Web site, it is critical that you avoid these common problems. Understanding these common flaws in advance guarantees that your visitors enjoy spending Time at your site.

Start by considering your own Web site. If you create a Web site that is only compatible with Internet Explorer, you are going to lose a large percentage of traffic. Many of today's Internet users are using Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome; if they can't view your Web site, it's very unlikely that they'll switch to Internet Explorer just for your site. Instead, they'll just head over to your competition's Web site.

Too Much Information

People love pictures, but is your Web site packed with graphics and flash programs that take way too much time to load? Sites covered in more pay-per-click Advertising than articles turn people off because they can take ages to load too. It's important to remember that not every Internet user has access to cable or DSL Internet; many still work from dial-up connections. If a site takes too long to load, people are not going to stick around and wait, they'll head to your competition.

Adding Music to your Web site might seem appealing, but it has the ability to slow loading speeds down. In addition, if a Personal dislikes that style of music, they won't stick around to listen to music they can't tolerate.

Are you using pop-up ads to try to boost your revenue? People hate pop-up advertising. It interrupts and distracts people from their goals. If pop-up ads will not go away, people will flee to another site.

The same is true with flashy banner ads. You might think they catch the eye, but the majority feels they are annoyances and will go elsewhere. It's better to incorporate smaller advertisements throughout your articles or Web site substance where they complement what you are trying to say.

And, speaking of written text on your Web site, make sure it is grammatically correct. Spell-check is an easy program to use, but there are many sites that obviously avoid it because the Internet is full of incorrect grammar/word usage, misspellings and punctuation issues.

It's also a common mistake to think that the spell checker on your Word Processing program will catch every mistake. It doesn't. If you're concerned about the professional quality of your text, you should consider hiring a Writer or using a Proofreader to ensure that the text for your site is in great shape and reflects the professionalism you desire for your business.

Watch Your Colors

Many Web sites think black is a hip color that makes for an excellent background. A black background with white, pink, Red or pale Green text may look charming to you, but for many it causes eyestrain and headaches. Always use a light background with dark text. You can stray from white backgrounds, but avoid using dark colors with light text for the sake of your potential consumers.

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