Keep It Simple
Website design does not have to be a difficult process. If this is your first web site or template page,
KEEP IT SIMPLE!!
Many novices fail when they create a website because they try using techniques and tools that are too complicated for their stage of development . If you start with a very simple design it will be easier to modify once you begin to understand the basic principles of HTML.
Even if you want to create a web site in frames, it would be best to start with a static page and convert to frames later. With simple modifications you can use the same pages that you build here to convert to frames.
One sure route to failure is to start out trying to use complicated Javascript on your Web pages. And leave Flash to the experts. These more advanced tools can always be added after you have mastered the basics.
Color
Don't use too many or unrelated colors when designing your website. Best results are obtained when you use 3 colors or less. See: Choosing Colors
Page Width
Our last stats count showed that only about 4% of our visitors had their monitor resolution set to the old 800X600 setting. The majority of visitors now set their monitor resolution to at least 1024 pixels wide. Fixed width web pages are easier to build than fluid. If you are going to design your website using divisions and CSS, fixed width pages will simplify the learning process.
Note: Mointor resolution settings can be changed on most PCs by right clicking on the desktop window and choosing Customize My Desktop or Properties. You may want to test your design at different resolutions. For best results, during the design process, set the resolution to 1024 pixels wide.
