How to create an effective website;
when creating a website we need to consider certain steps for a successful creation.
- Plan it out - Plan the site before creation. Draw it out, show what you are going to include and then sketch out what you wish the page to look like.
- Consider and design for your audience - Design your site for the target audience of the genre of music you are working with. As we are designing a band site we will have a specific target audience.
- Test it out - Get people to use and analyse your website.
- Make navigation clear and simple - Links must all work and be clear for each page. This navigation often remains the same and consistent for every page.
- Be creative but practical with fonts and images - Most sites use the same fonts because anything better than an average font must be inserted as an image. Consider the amount of images you use, do not clutter the page and be careful with copyright legislation.
- Make your homepage the priority - The homepage is the opening page to your website. it must draw your audience in and keep them interested. It must be attractive and capture the purpose of the site instantly.