Web design overview

Web design is the process of creating a formatted layout of text and images for use on the internet to be viewed on a computer screen.

There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration and these include but are not limited to;

• Users screen size
• The browser being used to view the web page, i.e. Internet Explorer or Firefox
• Any accessibility issues the user may have, for example, impaired sight or the requirement to use a voice reader.

The content of your website will generally dictate the layout; the image you want to project will rely on the graphic design. For the majority of users a nice graphically designed website is most desirable, here in lies the talents of the designer.

We at Company Online strive to make the transition of collecting your initial ideas and desires and turning them into a fully functional website as easy as possible.

Once we have spoken to you about the requirements of your website, we then need to understand what your visitors will expect to see when they enter your website.
For example;

If your site is promoting photography, then your visitors will expect to see your site themed around your work or photography in general.

If your site was aimed at garden furniture, then your site would be best suited to give the impression of outdoor relaxation.

It is important to keep a balance between images and textual content; your users need to be able to find what they are looking for as quickly and easily as possible.

The initial stages for anyone wanting a web site designed and built involve gathering together as much information that has any relevance to your site. This would include a description of the following;

• What is the sole purpose of your web site?
• Who are the visitors you want to attract?
• What information do you wish to provide?
• How often will the site need to be updated?