Layout
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Decide on the layout of your web site.
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Navigation
keep site consistent – use consistent headers with logo and/or title to remind user that a suite of pages belongs together. Use design for site identity. Make the user interface predictable and consistent. -
ID information. Make sure to identify your site and your firm on every page.
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Content
You will have to figure out what type of content you are going to provide to your visitors.
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Brochure
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Information / FAQ
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Articles
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Research
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Firm profile
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Giving away for free
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can you give people a reason to visit
Content DO and DO NOT
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DO NOT “borrow” other people contents / design
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DO NOT allow broken links / images
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DO NOT forget to test your pages and your site. Try to also test them with actual users. It is a very good idea to test your site with all the browsers your audience will use.
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DO Keep pages short (and focused)
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DO Keep page and image size small
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DO Change content and pages often
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DO Use a neutral background
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DO Explain links
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DO Make your pages load quickly and easily