Realtor Web Design 101 - Tips for a site that works

Imagine a library with no catalog system. Who would go there to use it to find books? No one. The time it would take to track down a needed resource would be to great. The same applies to real estate agent web sites. Navigation PriorityA web site is an information source. People use it to find ho...

Cable modems and other broadband media are aiding the real estate world a ton. As bandwidth speeds get better visitors are able to view larger pages and not lose patients. However, we still ought to be cautions with the size of our web pages.Typically, two factors make pages bulky and slow: image...

A man I worked with came to an important meeting dressed in shirt and tie. The tie had Mickey Mouse on it. Just as the meeting was to start his manager looked at him and said, "This isn't a Mickey Mouse operation. Go change your tie." I thought that was a little harsh but he drilled home a point....

Writing about Flash inspired another fun post. As we zip around on the internet we find great web sites that really stand out. I thought it would be fun to list some of these sites and briefly describe why I like them (or parts of them). I put the date for each site because they can become outdat...

Great design makes a site stand out from all the others. Presenting your content well builds trust in your site. One of the best ways to add pizzazz to your site is by using Adobe Flash (used to be Macromedia) along with your images and fancy layout. Flash is a technology that allows designers to...

Restaurant chains are known for the study of colors they do to positively impact their business. Some restaurants have their color schemes down to an absolute science. Years ago they realized that people would eat more in a place where they felt comfortable, both physically and psychologically. T...

The proper use of web page images can enhance a site to the point that users are instantly convinced that a site is credible. On the other hand, improper use suggests amateurism and incompetence. Broken ImagesIn order for images to work they have to show up. If you have broken images on your site...

Introduction Web users have become very impatient when looking for information. Their attention span is counted in seconds. What can you do to retain them on YOUR site and not a competitors?Formal Studies Extensive studies have been done on web site usage and readability. Companies like Yahoo!, G...

When I worked in the web design industry developing sites for companies, small businesses, and individuals I was a browsing fiend. I search high and low, far and wide for great web design concepts to stay current and innovative. One thing I found was that many other web site owners could have ben...

Table of Contents: Web Design Appearance ArticlesSuccessful web design consists of two core concepts: Appearance and Functionality. Along with your great content, the appearance of your site shows professionalism and instills confidence and trust. The functionality allows users to find the conten...