Website Building

It's hard to design a website. For me, it's like an artist's job. In journalism, we call it lay-out design. And it is really. You think of all the elements that should work together to make the website visually fantastic -- eye-catching, eye-guiding, and eye-friendly.

Now let me explain those further.

1. Eye-catching -- your design must be visually appealing. If it is flat, no one would read it, right? But make it too decorative, and it's not going to work, either. Yes, it would attract attention but not readership.

2. Eye-guiding -- the placement of your articles, graphics, and other things that make up your website should flow smoothly.

3. Eye-friendly -- if the website tires the eyes, then who would read it? Do you like reading a website with a bright background?

Here are the elements that you should consider in designing your website:

color
placement
blank space

Blank space is important because it gives the eyes a resting place. It also makes your website a breathing space.