There are plenty of people who are familiar with
designing websites, but creating a mobile site and apps are something that can be confusing. If you are in this predicament, read this advice. It is current and useful.
Your site should be able to pass a NoScript test. Firefox has a simple extension called NoScript that will perform the test. There are some elements (e.g. ordering products) that will not work if there is no script. For this reason, if your website is blank and has no scripts, it will not work.
By testing the way your website will work in different browsers, you can ensure that the maximum number of visitors see your site they way you want them to. Even though your website may display perfectly on Internet Explorer, this doesn't mean that it will look the same on Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. Visually test your website in every browser you can prior to launch.
Check your pages for broken links. The worst experience for a visitor is to have interest in learning more only to click the dreaded dead end link. You can do this manually or run a software program if you like.
Your website should be able to be scanned without problems. Many usability tests show that most online visitors do not read everything. They usually only scan for things that interest them. Break text into small, easy to scan sections to help readers quickly find the information they are looking for. Important content that you do not want visitors to miss should always be placed at the top of each page. Your visitors will enjoy their time on the website more.
Do not work with pop-ups. Many consumers are bothered when they visit a site and are suddenly bombarded by pop-ups. The vast majority of users will just exit a site with pop-ups. You can avoid losing customers and visitors, by simply refusing to allow pop-up ads on your website. If your host forces pop-ups on you, it may be time to find a new one.
Newsletters can generate repeat visits. Having customers subscribe to your newsletter allows you to send them important updates about special events, which in turn can get them to keep visiting your site. It is good practice to place the newsletter signup form in your website's side bar. Furthermore, you should always keep track of everyone who signs up. Send your newsletter only to those who have signed up; doing otherwise is considered spam.
To create a site that is well optimized for most search engines, don't use frames. Although the information in fames may be attractive to visitors to your page, search engines can't see it. If search engines are unable to see some of the key information presented by your site, your ranking is bound to suffer. Your ranking is often what determines the number of visitors you have.
Optimize your site for older versions of Internet Explorer (IE7 and IE8). Most people do not like Internet Explorer, but others still use it. Many elements are not in compliance with web standards, so finding a workaround will be required. In particular, learn about the famous "box model bug", an old thorn in IE.
Use relevant meta tags to increase site traffic. Using relevant meta tags on each page of your site will help search engines categorize the page and show it to people who want to know about your page's topic. Meta tags that don't accurately reflect the content of your website will negatively impact your traffic.
The Internet is a constantly evolving place. These web design tactics you've probably read may not be as relevant today as they were years ago. This is why you need to stay up-to-date on what is currently out there. The updated tips mentioned here will help you create a great website.
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