This week, our class is working to create personal websites featuring our work throughout the quarter. Therefore, this blog post will include 10 rules, listed in chronological order, to create a website. So without further ado, here is what to keep in mind:
10. Determine your goals and objectives
Before you begin the creative process of website building, ask yourself what you want the website to achieve. Once you have a goal in mind, you'll be able to make discussions that accomplish those goals.
9. Know your target audience
Who will be viewing the site? Who do you want to view the site? Knowing who you are creating content for is critical to the success of your website.
8. Keep the design layout simple
Simplistic design is easiest to comprehend and more approachable to an vast audience. When creating a portfolio of your work, it is important to let your work speak for itself and not have a website that design that distracts from the content.
7. Create a narrative with your content
The audience is viewing the website from a different perspective than the creator, so will be unaware of all the features of your site unless explicitly stated. Labeling is key here!
6. Use an easy to read font type
If it is difficult to read, no one will take the time to read it--simple as that!
5. Choose a simple and pleasant color scheme
Different color schemes provoke different emotions, so color scheme is critical in conveying your message. Make sure to choose a scheme with that emotional repercussions in mind, and make sure that it is easy to look at for extended periods of time and that it doesn't distract from the content.
4. Include images
Our society is very visual, and images are interesting and can be used to compliment content. Including clear, relevant images will increase the readability of the website and appeal to the audience.
3. Show your personality through the content and design
Although I noted the importance of simplicity, you should show your personality through your design work--especially in the instance of a personal, portfolio website. You want to make design and content choices that will appeal to your audience, yet also convey your personal style.
2. Remain consistent throughout all webpages
Elements such as font size, headings, footers, font type, alignment should remain consistent across all pages on your website. This creates a clean end product, and it will be easier for the audience to navigate.
1. Pay close attention to detail
When you are finished with your website, go over every detail with a fine-toothed comb. Details are very important when if comes to designing an appealing website, and can make or break effective website design.
There you have it, 10 simple rules to keep in mind when creating a website--Have fun building your empire! You can also checkout the websites I have worked on this quarter, linked below.
Group Website: http://veryhappyemily.wix.com/wwuleagueofvikings
Individual Website: http://alex53moore.wix.com/alexandreamoore
Sources:
http://99u.com/articles/7127/6-steps-to-creating-a-knockout-online-portfolio
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/02/10-steps-to-the-perfect-portfolio-website/
http://canwin.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/website-building.jpg
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