By looking at these awful sites we can learn quite a few things:
Pages that have too much going on can cause people to immediately click away
Moving images are distracting
Backgrounds shouldn’t take away from the message
Using the same image over and over is very annoying
Sites should not require you to install a bunch a plug-ins to work properly
There is a lot more to learn but honestly it is really hard to stay on these sites; having style matters. A site should be pleasing and instantly give you a feeling about what the site is providing or trying to accomplish. It should not make you wonder what the designer was thinking or constantly distract your eyes to look everywhere but where the important message is.
Remember, a website is a representation of you and/or your business. What type of message are you trying to send? So take the time to carefully plan out your site or simply have a professional do it. Then review the site with friends and peers to get honest feedback. You goal is business on the web, not to end up in an article like this.
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