A sign of a well done web design is one that is never permanent. Online businesses should always be on top of the newest advances in design technology, but changing your design for the sake of changing it isn't a good idea either. So what are some changes that will make viewers and customers see your site in a new light? The folks at
LADezign look at a few modern ideas to get your website into 2012.
Update Your Social Media Widgets
A few years ago, it used to be that having the most social media widgets on your site made you in the know. If some were also new to the viewer, well, that just made a site mysterious. Now we know better. Simplicity and widget restraint is now the look of professionalism. Instead of packing your site full of social media cred, focus on the media sites that you promote your company the most on and work off of them. Or, if you think you have the chops, start heavily promoting on all your social media sites so you can wear those widgets with pride.
Make Your Site Touch Screen Friendly
Its no surprise that more and more people use mobile devices as their main source of internet usage. Maybe ten years from now, we'll all marvel at how we used to have to work on a desktop at all. So how do you keep your site relevant to the future of technology? Make it touch screen. Responsive web design will keep your site accessible to every user, mobile included, and will also give your site an advanced new look and a competitive edge. Of course with a responsive web design, you should also.....
Give Your Site a Spring Cleaning
One of the best things you can do for your site is clean it up. How? Lose any outdated content, post new photos, and make sure your branding is in the right places. By the end, you should have a cleaner and much simpler looking site. Simplicity is the key to attracting a mobile user. A site that is easy to scroll through will be one users remember to view again.
Thanks for reading. Jason.
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