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Functionality
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Form follows function. It works in architecture, and it works
in web site design. Whatever the function of your web site, the
design must complement it. Can people navigate effortlessly? is
the layout logical? Does the design contribute to the goal of
the site, or does unnecessary animation, sounds, or other 'bells
and whistles' get in the way?
Used properly,
animation, sounds, flash, etc. can be an effective addition to
a site - but it must be used with the overall functionality of
the site ever in mind.
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| Efficiency
- Good design sometimes means using photos, advanced graphics,
special effects, and other techniques to attract web traffic. Many
programs exist to aid the designer in these tasks, but as with many
tools, there is a downside; many of these techniques come with a
large 'overhead' which can cause slow downloads and result in long
waits for end users to view the site. NETAssociates makes sure your
graphics are optimized to load quickly, and look good! We
optimize to a 14.4 modem speed. Studies have shown that users are
unwilling to wait more than 8-10 seconds for a page to load. |
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