9 Website Design Guidelines

We feel that usability is an important aspect of Web design. Whether you’re working on a portfolio website, business site, online store or Web app, making your pages easy and enjoyable for your visitors to use is key. Many studies have been done over the years on various aspects of Web and interface design, and the findings are valuable in helping us improve our website designs. Here are 9 useful usability findings and guidelines that may help you improve the user experience on your websites.

1. Form Labels Work Best Above The Field
2. Users Focus On Faces
3. Quality Of Design Is An Indicator Of Credibility
4. Most Users Do Not Scroll
5. Blue Is The Best Color For Links
6. The Ideal Search Box Is 27-Characters Wide
7. White Space Improves Comprehension
8. Effective User Testing Doesn’t Have To Be Extensive
9. Most Users Are Blind To Advertising