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28 Jan 08

How to Effectively Use a Unique Website Layout | Vandelay Website Design

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I feel it is appropriate for me to take some research on web designing/layout... Enjoy reading it bruhs~ JIOS!!! - chrisahn23 on 2008-01-28

Last week I published a gallery of 20 Websites
With Unique Layouts
they simply pointed out that particular sites were not user-friendly.
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- some of the qualities that make the layout unique also make the site difficult
  to use.
- it would be beneficial to take a look at the challenge of implementing a
  creative design while still maintaining a website that functions in a
  user-friendly manner.
- Visitors arrive, see something different than every other website they’ve been
  on that day, and hopefully they’ll remember it.
- Although a unique website can help for branding purposes, it may also cause some
  problems
- if you’re looking for a way to display information… simple is good. In my
  opinion, a website should showcase its design OR its information. Both is simply
  too distracting.
  - One of the visitors comments in terms of "usability". - on 2008-01-28
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- Trying to create a standout design while still emphasizing content is nearly
  impossible. In this case the design will overpower the content and the visitor
  won’t be able to focus on the content, which is the main reason that 99% of
  blogs use a standard layout. This allows the content to control the readers’
  attention, which is the goal of most blogs.
- Certainly websites that are resizing browsers, using only flash and eventually
  crashing browsers are not very user friendly.”
- Digitalmash is the home of web
  designer Rob Morris.
  - http://www.digitalmash.com/ (Guys try to visit this website and see if you can have your own inspiration on SL by surfing this site around) - on 2008-01-28
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- The site is easy to navigate (partly because there are not a lot of pages) and
  users should have no difficulty finding what they are looking for.
  - We should have the same impact of course. - on 2008-01-28
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- The second site that I found to be particularly usable is Basil Gloo.
  - http://www.basilgloo.com/ (Another useful website) - on 2008-01-28
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- Basil is a graphic designer and web developer that uses the left side of his
  site for personal information and the right side for business.
- For a site like this, a unique layout can be more effective because it can still
  be easily used by visitors.
  - This is definitely what SL needs to accomplish. - on 2008-01-28
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- One problem that I had with some of these sites is that I had to work too hard
  to find out where I was supposed to go. Navigation should not be difficult for
  visitors
  - The importance of navigation - on 2008-01-28
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- If you are aiming to stand out with your design, make an effort to allow
  visitors to easily distinguish your navigation.
- Many of the most creative sites out there use more elements that slow down load
  times than a typical website would use.
  - In terms of "page load speed and page errors". - on 2008-01-28
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- background images
- For visitors that have slower internet connections this can be a major
  hindrance.
- bit of Flash or JavaScript
- By using too much creativity in a design you certainly run the risk of
  distracting visitors from your primary purpose.
  - In regards to the design overpowering the content - on 2008-01-28
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- use a design that complements and emphasizes the content, rather than a design
  that competes with it.
- Keys to Consider for Using a Unique Design Effectively
  
  - Never let a design take priority over effectively meeting the needs
  of the user.
- a pleasant experience on the site should come first.
- - Always consider why the site exists.
- don’t lose focus of the goals and objectives of your website.
- - Take into consideration what your visitors will expect from your
  website.
- - Will the site appeal to its target audience?
- what really matters is the opinion of those who you are targeting.
- - Don’t forget accessibility.
- A great-looking website does no good if it can’t be used.