Web Page Design Tips

  1. Put something worthwhile on every page.
  2. Don't overload pages.
  3. Have a text-only option.
  4. Check your design using multiple browsers.
  5. Be consistent.
  6. Bigger is better.
  7. Vary sizes for texture.
  8. Use tables for structure.
  9. Be careful using frames.
  10. Keep graphics file sizes less than 50k.
  11. Don't use interlaced graphics for background images.
  12. Minimize colors in graphics.
  13. You can't go wrong with black, white and red.
  14. Check your contrast.
  15. Use a color wheel.
  16. Write tight.
  17. Keep topography simple.
  18. No blinking text.
  19. Use uppercase and lowercase type.
  20. Use plug-ins and Java applets sparingly - if at all.
  21. Let users choose.
  22. Other users have different needs.