with Doug Long and Morri Mostow

Web Site Dos & Don’ts

Do Use simple table-layouts, intuitive links & fast-loading images.

Don’t Use Frames
Frame sites get lousy search-engine results (unless you tweak them properly) and frames rarely work properly in all browsers.

Do Use simple fonts that display in every browser. Not this kind Not this kind.

Don't Use Scrolling Text

This "stupid Web trick" makes messages hard to read and remember. This "stupid Web trick" makes messages hard to read and remember.
 

Don’t distract with things that Flash, Blink, Whirl, Spin Or Jump!

Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.

If you must annoy people, Do it with

Do Not Use Pop-Ups, without Warning
This applies to ads, new windows, alerts, prompts and all other annoying "click here" and self-loading gizmos.

Don’t Disable Mouse or Keyboard Functions
Disabling right-click (go ahead, try it) or hiding source code, etc. just annoys experienced users who know plenty of workarounds anyway.

Do Not EVER auto-play music or sounds.
How would you like "You Sexy Thing" suddenly blaring from your speakers at work?
Did you notice how difficult it is to read and understand this page when that stupid music is playing? It's fine to play music. Just let your visitors choose when to listen.

Do make your Web site attractive, informative, FAST, easy to use and fit for its purpose. Visitors will thank you by buying your products and visiting again.

Now, go and design a great Web site,
or ask us to do it for you.