Web Design Mistakes to Avoid

Introduction

• Importance of adhering to user experience standards in web design
• 50 common web design mistakes and explanations

Sliders

• Sliders are ineffective; few people use them beyond the first slide
• Avoid autoplay sliders; they don't enhance user experience

Navigation

• Navigation should be visible without extra clicks; avoid hidden menus
• Contact forms should be directly accessible without intermediate steps

Text Alignment

• Avoid center aligning text longer than three lines; it disrupts readability
• Justified text alignment creates inconsistent spacing, making it hard to read
• Right alignment has similar issues as center alignment

Splash Pages

• Avoid splash pages; they add unnecessary steps and hurt SEO/conversions

Loading Animations and Scroll Bars

• Slow loading animations hinder quick content scanning
• Don’t hide or style scroll bars; they should remain consistent and functional

Design Elements

• Horizontal scrolling, marquees, and background color changes are distracting
• Customizing cursors and dropdowns should not complicate interaction

Scrolling and Emojis

• Maintain consistent scrolling; avoid taking control over it
• Emojis can appear unprofessional

User Experience Standards

• Stick to web design standards; non-standard elements confuse users
• Logos should be on the left; call to actions should stand out

Menus and Forms

• Menus should have clear icons and include home links
• Combine name fields in forms for simplicity
• Avoid horizontal scrolling websites and small home pages

Alignment and Icons

• Align forms and icons for better usability
• Avoid hero sections that fill the whole screen; they create false completeness

Sound and Logos

• Avoid automatically playing sounds; it’s disruptive
• Company logos should include the name for identification

Placement and Animation

• Navigation is best at the top; vertical alignment should aid UX
• Avoid excessive animations that waste user’s time

Preloaders and Slideshows

• Preloaders can be unreliable; better to optimize site speed
• Home pages should not just be slideshows; they require more content

Scrolling and Links

• Avoid interrupting vertical scrolling for horizontal
• Ensure overlays are opaque enough for readability

Visual Effects

• Overusing visual effects can detract from content and slow down the site

Conclusion

• Avoiding these mistakes leads to more effective, user-friendly websites
• Feedback welcome to address further mistakes