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Placement of Key Elements
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Logo
Search Features
Navigation
Contact Info
Help
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Upper-left corner on the main page
As a link to the homepage from other pages
Upper part of the page
Left-hand navigation and tabs are most common
Own, specific link ("contact us")
Upper-right portion, typically
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-Effective content writing is one of the most critical aspects of web design
Try to avoid redundant content
Don't waste space welcoming users to the site
Always use consistent capitalization and styles; avoid using all caps because this makes it difficult to read
Use non-breaking spaces between words in phrases that need to go together for easier legibility and understanding
-Your navigation area should reveal the most important content of the site so that the user gets a good idea of the site's content
Don't provide multiple navigation areas for the same type of link, but try to group similar items together in links
Don't provide an active link to the homepage
Differentiate between links, and allow the link colors to show visited and unvisited sites
Don't use generic instructions as a link name, or generic links at the end of your list
Include an "About Us" link with an overview of the company and relevant details; don't include internal company info.
Any input boxes should be wide enough for users to see and edit standard queries on the site
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-Give the appropriate emphasis to both the branding and high-priority tasks
Show the company name and logo in a reasonable size and a noticeable location
Avoid using watermark graphics
Don't use animation just to draw attention to a specific area
Emphasize high-priority tasks to provide the user with a clear starting point
Feel free to use use graphics to show real content, but avoid using them just as decoration
Label any graphics that do not have a clear meaning (based on the context)
-Limit your font styles and formatting to avoid detracting from the meaning
Make the text as legible as possible
Make sure the text is in high-contrast to the background colors
Use logos sparingly
Use drop-down menus sparingly
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General Guidelines
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The main, critical role of a homepage is to communicate what the site or company is, what value the site offers over competition and the physical world, and what products or services are offered.
Try to design a homepage that allows access to all important features without cramming it all on the page itself.
Begin the window title with an info-carrying word (company name) and include a short description (7-8 words, less than 64 characters)
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