Building a web site for dummies

The seven rules of site design

1. The web is for reaching out to people.
   
2. Keep your Web pages lean and clean.
   
3. Don't make your visitors jump through hoops.
   
4. Never make an unnecessary link.
   
5. Always group necessary items together.
   
6. If you can give visitors an option, do so.
   
7. It's your Web site. It's your vision. Do it your way.
   

Web Site Design Tips

• Make your content as useful as possible.
  
• Use appealing graphics, but make sure that they support the content.
  
• Give your pages a consistent appearance.
  
• Install a search feature.
  
• Update your pages often so that people have a reason to return frequently.
  
• Stick to your topic.
  
• Know your audience and strive to please them.
  

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