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Standard layout
This standard layout works well for most small business website. Keep it simple and to stand out, use unique colors or graphics instead.
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Header - Common identifier area (1)
Every page of your website must let the visitors know that they are at your website. Here you may decide to feature your logo, banner, business name, or other graphic.
Navigation bar area (2)
The navigation bar helps visitors finding their way through your website. Side navigation bars support an unlimited number of items while horizontal navigation bars leave more width for the content of your pages.
Main content area - Content is king (3)
A useful and content rich website will convince your visitors about the seriousness of your small business. Plan ahead and don't make your content an after thought. Work and rework the text of your pages. See our Website Content page for ideas.
Secondary content area - Flasher (4)
A secondary content area is sometimes used for advertising or highlighting some content that needs to be more visible.
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Bottom Footer - Common notes area (5)
Every page must let the visitors know some key information about your business, especially how to contact you.
Background and Colors
The newspaper industry figured out a long time ago that black letters on white paper provides the best readability. Be smart!
Overall look
What do you want your website to look like? Is there something on the Internet you like? How do big companies with unlimited budgets do? How do your competitors do? Do not copy the work of others, do better! See our website design models for ideas.
Flash animations
Flash technology is sometimes used to create animations or sounds effects on web pages. While it can sometimes be cool, some people (like me) find them extremely annoying.
Outbound links
You worked hard to get visitors to your website and the last thing you want is to lose them through outbound links. Be selective, be smart.
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