Top 20 Web Things
The class spent a quick session analsysing and formulating the top 20 tips that makes Web Development a dream.
- Always name your homepage ‘index.html’
- Always use lower case and short filenames
- Never have spaces between your filename
- Use clear folder structures. Avoid fat relative problems
- Test on both Mac and PC, on different browsers.
- Optimise all graphics. Ensure they are 72dpi RGB gif or jps. Avoid scaling in DW
- Think of your end users screen size. Refine your design to accommodate them
- Style your website consistenty with clean design, attractive colour schemes and good typography
- Research existing good designs. Plan to build better ones
- Sketch first
- Learn how to read HTML
- Double check all your errors first, before throwing your hands in the air
- Don't use frames. Rethink your structure and search engines hate them
- Save and backup regularly
- Aim high. Execute the best possible design you are capable of
- Know about web developments. Keep up to date with software
- Insert META TAGS and employ Google Analytics to track your site
- Include a site map (text based) for quick searching
- Clear agreements and proposal = $$$.
- Independently investigate or ask for help. Know where to find assistance.