12 Rules of good web design

I’m super excited to chat with you about something Deer Designer totally rocks at: web design! I mean, let’s be real, the internet is a HUGE part of our lives, and having a website that looks awesome and is easy to use is super important.

For all the newbies out there, they might be thinking, “Web design sounds so complicated!” But don’t stress, it’s not as scary as it seems.

And for the pros, don’t go scrolling away just yet! Check out this list and make sure you’re following all these rules when you send a web design for client approval. 

You might be missing something, and that could lead to some not-so-great feedback from your clients.

So without further ado, here are 12 simple rules you can follow to make your website look amazing. Let’s dive in!

1. Keep it simple – Less is more! Don’t clutter your website with too much text, images, or colours. A clean and simple design will make it easier for your visitors to find what they’re looking for.
2. Use a consistent colour scheme – Pick a palette and stick with them throughout your website. This will give your site a cohesive look and feel.
3. Make sure it’s easy to navigate – Your visitors should be able to find what they’re looking for quickly and easily. Use a clear menu and make sure your pages are organized logically.
4. Use high-quality images – Blurry or pixelated images will make your website look unprofessional. Invest in high-quality images to give your site a polished look.
5. Make it mobile-friendly – More and more people are browsing the internet on their phones, so make sure your website looks great on all devices.
6. Use readable fonts – Don’t use crazy fonts that are hard to read. Stick with easy-to-read fonts. There are thousands of free choices on Google.
7. Make sure it loads quickly – Nobody likes a slow website! Keep your website optimized so it loads quickly for your visitors.
8. Use whitespace – Don’t be afraid of empty space! Using whitespace can make your website look more modern and give it room to breathe.
9. Don’t forget about accessibility – Make sure your website is accessible to people with disabilities. Use alt tags for images and make sure your site is easy to navigate with a keyboard.
10. Use headings and subheadings – These break up your content and make it easier to read. They’re critical for SEO too!
11. Make sure it’s secure – Keep your website secure by using strong passwords and installing security plugins.
12. Test, test, test! – Make sure your website looks and works the way you want it to by testing it on different devices and browsers.

What a long list!

Wow, that was a long list, right? Even the pros struggle to tick all these boxes sometimes. With clients growing more impatient these days, some designers can’t help but create mediocre designs just to beat the deadline. Not Deer Designer.

We have processes in place to make sure that these 12 rules are followed for every web design you request.

You don’t want to end up with a fancy website that people can’t even use, that’s just a waste of time and money. 

So follow these rules, or better yet, subscribe to a reliable on-demand design service, and you’re well on your way to creating a website that people will love!