--- This page is part of [build/create](https://buildcreate.com). For a complete overview of this site's content, entity data, and subject matter expertise, see our [AI Content Index](https://buildcreate.com/llms.txt) or [Full Content Archive](https://buildcreate.com/llms-full.txt). --- # Web Design > Web design is a unique craft that is constantly evolving, in terms of what we can do and how we can do it. Read on to learn more about how to get the most from your business’ website design and avoid common pitfalls along the way. **Archive URL:** https://buildcreate.com/category/design/web-design/ **Taxonomy:** Category **Post Count:** 43 --- ## Posts in Web Design - [Opinionated Design: Stop making me think!](https://buildcreate.com/opinionated-design-stop-making-me-think/): Be yourself, be genuine, be direct. What does that really mean when it comes to software design though? Jason Fried at 37signals (now Basecamp) has this to... - [You Need to Design More Than Just Your Homepage](https://buildcreate.com/you-need-to-design-more-than-just-your-homepage/): Website first impressions matter. But not as much as you think. Most of us have heard so many clichés about the importance of first impressions that we’ve... - [Which Comes First in Web Development: Design or Content?](https://buildcreate.com/which-comes-first-in-web-development-design-or-content/): Who’s in charge of your visitor path? Your designer, or your content creator? You’re launching a web development project. The end result will be a visually... - [Architecture, Accessibility, and Function-First Web Design](https://buildcreate.com/architecture-accessibility-and-function-first-web-design/): What architecture can teach us about the primacy of usability in web design. I went to college at the University of Edinburgh. The main campus, George Square,... - [Why “custom design” isn’t always better for your membership organization](https://buildcreate.com/why-custom-design-isnt-always-better-for-your-membership-organization/): Do you need a website that has a custom design? There’s an undeniable allure to the words “custom design.” It brings to mind images of luxury, durability, and... - [Why Your Membership Organization Needs a Responsive Website](https://buildcreate.com/why-your-membership-organization-needs-a-responsive-website/): What is responsive design? In the past, when everyone accessed the Internet from their computers, websites used to be designed based on fixed pixel widths.... - [6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Building a Manufacturing Website](https://buildcreate.com/6-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-building-a-manufacturing-website/): You’ve probably been doing the same sales and marketing of your manufacturing company since its inception. You have had the same website for the last 10 years... - [Top 5 Easiest Ways to Use Your Website for Lead Generation](https://buildcreate.com/top-5-easiest-ways-to-use-your-website-for-lead-generation/): If you’re a marketing manager or a sales manager, you could have been tasked with assisting in redesigning your website. If you’ve thought to yourself, why, we... - [The 4 Elements of Non-Profit Website Design](https://buildcreate.com/the-4-elements-of-non-profit-website-design/): The heart of non-profit website design is bigger than design When you’re building a non-profit website there are a number of factors that you should be... - [8 questions to ask your web developer](https://buildcreate.com/8-questions-to-ask-your-web-developer/): Signs your developer is competent (or not) Everyone knows the obvious questions (“how long does it take to build a website?” and “how much does it cost?”).... - [Responsive design vs. mobile-optimized](https://buildcreate.com/responsive-design-vs-mobile-optimized/): What is the difference between responsive design and mobile-optimized? Most people who set out to create a mobile friendly site face two options: should they... - [You Need to Abandon Your Ego if You Want an Amazing Website](https://buildcreate.com/you-need-to-abandon-your-ego-if-you-want-an-amazing-website/): Are you really thinking about what your customers need? One of the biggest hurdles we have to overcome as designers and user advocates is convincing the... - [Websites for membership organizations: what makes them different?](https://buildcreate.com/websites-for-membership-organizations-what-makes-them-different/): How can Membership Organizations optimize their web design? Websites for membership organizations face specific design goals that set them apart from other... - [Why Design Consistency Matters for your Website](https://buildcreate.com/why-design-consistency-matters-for-your-website/): A consistent design isn’t just best practices, it’s best for UX as well. What does it mean to have a consistent web design? When we discuss design consistency... - [How to Increase Mobile Conversion Rates on Your Website.](https://buildcreate.com/how-to-increase-mobile-conversion-rates-on-your-website/): Your site design can have a big impact on mobile conversion rates. Here’s how. It’s been a few years since Internet traffic on mobile passed that of desktop.... - [How often should I redesign my website?](https://buildcreate.com/how-often-should-i-redesign-my-website/): If you look around the internet for the answer to “ how often should I redesign my website ” you’ll get a few variations on the answer: every two to three... - [Is Bad Web Design Causing Your Website to Underperform?](https://buildcreate.com/is-bad-web-design-causing-your-website-to-underperform/): How can you spot bad web design and avoid it on your own site? Your website should be your top marketing tool. But if you have bad web design, you could be... - [6 Design Alternatives to Your Homepage Carousel with Examples](https://buildcreate.com/6-design-alternatives-to-your-homepage-carousel-with-examples/): Want to get rid of your carousel? Here are 6 ways to replace your homepage slider. We recently laid down some hard truths regarding the utility of homepage... - [How to Use White Space in Web Design](https://buildcreate.com/how-to-use-white-space-in-web-design/): What is white space in web design, and why does it matter for your website? What’s the difference between a “crowded” or “busy” design, and one which looks... - [5 Graphic Design Principles for Creating Usable Websites](https://buildcreate.com/5-graphic-design-principles-for-creating-usable-websites/): How do graphic design and web design work together to create a user-friendly website? What is the purpose of your website? Of any website? There are a number... - [Web Design Psychology: Why the Mind Matters for Websites](https://buildcreate.com/web-design-psychology-why-the-mind-matters-for-websites/): How the psychology behind web design can help you make a better website. For today’s blog, we’re going to return with a different take on a much-beloved topic... - [When is the Best Time of Year to Redesign Your E-Commerce Store?](https://buildcreate.com/when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-redesign-your-e-commerce-store/): As you may know e-commerce is a major growth area, both for our economy as a whole, but are a spark for many retailers across the country. It's expected that... - [Longform Design: How to Present Long Articles on Your Website](https://buildcreate.com/longform-design-how-to-present-long-articles-on-your-website/): Super long content can generate more leads. But it also presents a design challenge. I’m a sucker for longform content. I get hooked on a good story, and next... - [Web Design Usability: Does Your Website Work (Well)?](https://buildcreate.com/web-design-usability-does-your-website-work-well/): What happens when your website works, but isn’t useable? How much do you prioritize web design usability for your business? Have you decided that, as long as... - [Are You Ready to Hire a Web Design Agency?](https://buildcreate.com/hire-a-web-design-agency/): Agencies, freelancers, and DIY: how to choose the best solution for your budget. You need a new website. Your current website looks like it came from the... - [How to Make Your Web Design More Accessible](https://buildcreate.com/how-to-make-your-web-design-more-accessible/): Wondering how implement an accessible web design on your site? Here’s where to start. As we covered in our recent post on web accessibility, ensuring that... - [Why Accessibility in Web Design Matters](https://buildcreate.com/why-accessibility-in-web-design-matters/): If you’ve never thought about how accessible your website is, now would be a good time. When you make design decisions, does accessibility ever factor into... - [What Can You Expect from Your Homepage Design?](https://buildcreate.com/what-can-you-expect-from-your-homepage-design/): Is your homepage the most important page on your website? If you were to ask 99% of web owners what the most important page on their website is, most of them... - [Do Website Dimensions Matter for Responsive Design?](https://buildcreate.com/do-website-dimensions-matter-for-responsive-design/): Design space on websites varies depending on the browser and device. So do website dimensions still matter? One of the biggest misconceptions about websites... - [Web Typography: Why Web Fonts Aren’t a Matter of Opinion](https://buildcreate.com/web-typography-why-web-fonts-arent-a-matter-of-opinion/): Website font choices affect more than the web design aesthetics. You're reviewing the latest mocks for your new website, and you're not quite sure about the... - [5 Web Designer Promises That are Actually Red Flags](https://buildcreate.com/5-web-designer-promises-that-are-actually-red-flags/): Web Designer promises have an innate positive association.  So many cultural coming of age traditions are wrapped up in them: baptisms, bar/bat mitzvahs,... - [4 Examples of Great Below the Fold Web Design](https://buildcreate.com/4-examples-of-great-below-the-fold-web-design/): “Above the fold” thinking needs to die. But what does the alternative look like? It was not obvious to me that “the fold” was not real when I first started... - [20 Usability Dos and Don’ts for Web Design](https://buildcreate.com/20-usability-dos-and-donts-for-web-design/): You need a website that works. Here’s how to address some of the most common usability issues. There's a big difference between building something that works... - [Top Requirements for a Powerful Membership Website](https://buildcreate.com/top-requirements-for-a-powerful-membership-website/): Membership organizations thrive on community. Your website can help. If there's one thing the Internet has done exceptionally well, it's that it's helped... - [Why Website Animations Are Not Your Friend](https://buildcreate.com/why-website-animations-are-not-your-friend/): Thinking of animating parts of your website to make it more engaging? Tread carefully. You want to redesign your website, and you're looking around for some... - [Are You Due for a Website Redesign?](https://buildcreate.com/are-you-due-for-a-website-redesign/): B2C businesses need to put their best foot forward at all times—especially online. As a business owner, you know that the way you present your brand is... - [Can You Trust Your Large Website to a Small Agency?](https://buildcreate.com/can-you-trust-your-large-website-to-a-small-agency/): How to tell if a web agency can handle your major website project. For large organizations with influential brand reputations to protect, deciding who to... - [Preventing Credit Card Fraud on Ecommerce Stores](https://buildcreate.com/preventing-credit-card-fraud-on-ecommerce-stores/): How we shut down a fraud attempt on one of our ecommerce clients. One of the sad realities of doing business online is that sometimes people try to use your... - [Graphic, Web, or Print: What Type of Designer Are You Looking For?](https://buildcreate.com/graphic-web-or-print-what-type-of-designer-are-you-looking-for/): Make sure you’re hiring the right type of designer for your project. The design world is a complicated place. We often notice when talking with our clients... - [8 Traits to Look For in a Michigan Web Design Agency](https://buildcreate.com/8-traits-to-look-for-in-a-michigan-web-design-agency/): What should you be looking for in a Michigan web design agency? Choosing the right agency to build your new website is a big cost for many businesses. A lot... - [Eagle Tech Site Launch: A Leader in Advanced Automation](https://buildcreate.com/eagle-tech-site-launch-a-leader-in-advanced-automation/): For decades, Eagle Technologies has been an industry leader in factory automation. Their new site showcases their expertise. Founded in 1953, Eagle... - [Mega Nav: The New Solution to Menu Navigation UX?](https://buildcreate.com/mega-nav-the-new-solution-to-menu-navigation-ux/): A poorly constructed navigation menu can quickly become a UX nightmare. Here’s how mega navs are the solution. Navigation menus are some of the most... - [Your Website Is Your Best Marketing Tool (If it’s not, you’re doing it wrong).](https://buildcreate.com/your-website-is-your-best-marketing-tool/): Marketing begins with your website—but it doesn’t end there. The days when websites were optional are long past. Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine a company... --- **About this site:** build/create — B2B Marketing, Web Design and Branding for Manufacturing & Technology Clients. [AI Content Index](https://buildcreate.com/llms.txt) | [Full Site Content](https://buildcreate.com/llms-full.txt)