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Avoid Using Pop-up Windows

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I hate pop-up windows and I know a lot of people who share the same sentiment. Even browsers are aware of this and automatically block pop-up windows. The only reason a why site would have pop-ups is because the site owner is thinking of his/her own interests rather than the readers. We all know that when we are browsing, most of us hate pop-up windows. Why is it that suddenly when we switch places and become the site owner, we lose our ability to see through the users' eyes. Let us remember to put ourselves in their shoes.

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The Importance of Contrast on a Web Page

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An important part of web site design is Contrast. This is because it often means the difference between a web page that looks great and a web page that is hard to read or causes your eyes to strain. Often times it can be hard to decide what colors work well in contrast to others. The color chart below should help show you different colors and how they contrast or don't contrast well as foreground and background colors.

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Using Lorem Ipsum for Visual Demonstration

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Readers will get distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. While you are deciding on a website layout, it is hard to visualize what it would look like when you finally fill the pages with text. In publishing and graphic design, it is often necessary to use text placeholders to populate the pages temporarily. 'Lorem Ipsum' is a long-established method of doing this and here we have provided you with usable snippets for you to use.

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Website Design Basic Tips

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Experienced web designers know a thing or two about web design because they have been burned at least once. For business owners wishing to create their own websites, you can avoid getting burned by following the tips below:

  1. Make your images small in file size. In today's broadband throughput, keep them below 24 KB per image. Slow loading pages can turn your users away. Optimize your images using your favorite image manipulation program.
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Displaying Your Company Icon in the Browser's Address Bar

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Favicons make your website more distinguishable visually. Don't know what a favicon is? When you go to http://www.wikipedia.com, you will notice that in your browser's address bar, Wikipedia's icon is displayed. This is called a favicon. They appear in the address bar, in tabs, and in your bookmarks (favorites). Using favicons is another way to brand your site.

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