Advice for the Inexperienced Web Designer

Website software and templates have made it easier for inexperienced website designers to create and maintain their own websites. Prior to the development of such items, if you wanted a website for your company you had to retain a reputable website design firm to create a website for you. Website development is not an easy procedure, but if you decide to undertake the process yourself, there are a few simple strategies that can make the process of creating a high-quality website a little bit easier.

Haig, Anders. ReEncoded (2008). Articles>Web Design>Advice

How to Create a Great Website

No great website in history has been conceived of by more than three people. Not one. This is a dealbreaker.

Grodin, Seth. TypePad.com (2007). Articles>Web Design>Advice

Twenty Do's and Don'ts of Effective Web Design

Below are twenty do's and don'ts of effective web design. Study, read, (re)read and print this page. It will help either make or break your website. And don't hesitate to let us know of anything we might have left out, in the comments below. We love getting your opinions on things and discussing the articles with you -- after all, you're quite possibly the coolest people in the world.

Smith, Michael. Web Design Ledger (2009). Articles>Web Design>Advice

Top Ten Web Typography Sins

While many designers have been quick to embrace web standards, it’s surprising how often the basic standards of typography are neglected. Here are ten deadly sins to avoid in your web typography.

Steven D. Smashing (2008). Articles>Web Design>Advice>Typography