WD - Basic Web Design Lesson

Basic Web Design

A website is a collection of connected web pages that contain text, images, videos, and other features. The process of designing an effective web site should begin with a plan.  Access the learning object below to obtain more details about the steps in planning an effective website.

There are additional guidelines you should implement and a few options you should avoid as you begin to construct your website.   The list below reflects a few web design guidelines and tips. 

• Do not overcrowd pages with text and graphics.
• Use white space effectively.  White space is the area on a web page that contains no text or graphics.  
• Limit the number of multimedia elements such as video clips, sounds, and graphics to minimize load time issues.
• Never copy and transfer information from a website without permission.
• Obtain permission if you link to another web site.
• If you link to another web site, always link to a homepage rather than a deeper page.
• Remove all unauthorized materials from your web site.
• Design your web site to be accessible for everyone.  Consider including audio files for users with vision disabilities or supply text as an alternate source for information that is presented on the screen.  Make sure to review the standards as noted by the World Wide Web Consortium to ensure that you web site meets the standards for accessibility.

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Basic Web Design Self-Assessment

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