3 Easy Website Blunders You’ll Want to Avoid
When creating your website, there are many aspects to consider, but let’s not forget the basics. Here, we’ll discuss three key components of website design – color scheme, page background, and grammar/spelling—that can make or break your site.
Optimize Your Color Scheme for Better User Experience
Web Design Tips for Color Scheme
If you already have a company logo with designated colors, use those and continue the theme. Otherwise, choose two to three colors for your website. Stick with these colors consistently on every page. For example, a white background with blue writing and orange bordering can be effective.
Color Scheme Best Practices
- Use a color wheel to choose colors that complement each other naturally.
- Avoid using dark colors on dark backgrounds, which can strain the viewer’s eyes.
Commonly Used Color Schemes
- Red, yellow, and white
- Blue and white
- Red, grey, and white
- Blue, orange, and white
- Yellow, grey, and white
- Onion shade, tan, and white
Choose the Right Page Background to Enhance Readability
Page Background Tips
The most common mistake here is using a dark background with dark writing or a white background with yellow or light pink writing. This can be very strenuous on the viewers’ eyes. White backgrounds are most often used and are safe with darker writing.
Ensuring Link Visibility
If you have a pattern as your page background, make sure the text stands out. Also, ensure your hyperlinks are easily visible before and after being clicked, typically appearing blue before clicked and burgundy after.
Importance of Grammar and Spelling for Professionalism
Grammar and Spelling Tips
We’re all aware of the spelling and grammar tools on our computers, but they don’t catch everything. It’s helpful to print the page and review it from a hard copy. The eye sometimes catches mistakes it may not have seen on the screen. Having a peer review your work can also help find errors.
Common Grammar Mistakes to Avoid
Watch out for common grammatical and punctuation mistakes your computer may not pick up on, such as:
- Your vs. You’re
- There vs. Their
- Its vs. It’s
- Viewers’ vs. Viewer’s
- Some time vs. Sometimes
- Your vs. You’re
- There vs. Their
- Its vs. It’s
- Viewers’ vs. Viewer’s
- Some time vs. Sometimes
Think simple with these three components. Complex colors, backgrounds, or words can lead your viewers away. Be inviting to your audience by making your site easy on the eyes. Don’t forget to proofread, and remember that two heads are better than one.
By avoiding these common web design mistakes, you can create a more engaging and professional website that attracts and retains viewers.
