All to often we find ourselves talking to a client who loves the BBC’s website, and why wouldn’t they? The BBC have done a lovely job on it, it looks great, has many amazing functions and obviously works extremely well for them. The problem is that the people asking for their site to be “like the BBC’s” are not the BBC.
WOW this is a great article from a well read author of web design and we felt the need to publish his thoughts on our own blog. Much respecto Steven. Find him here at Vandelay Design
By Steven Snell
Communication is one of the foundational elements of a good website. It is essential for a positive user experience and for a successful website that truly benefits its owners. All types of websites are affected by the need for good communication in one way or another. Regardless of whether the website in question is an e-commerce website, a blog, a portfolio website, an information website for a service company, a government website or any other type of website, there is a significant need to communicate effectively with visitors.
Because of the significance of communication with visitors, it is an essential consideration for every designer and website owner and the responsibility of both. Unfortunately, communication is sometimes overlooked and takes a backseat to the visual attractiveness of a website. Ideally, the design and other elements that do the communicating work together to create a clear, unified message to visitors.
