{"id":42046,"date":"2023-01-06T15:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=42046"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:52:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T13:52:27","slug":"wordpress-web-design-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-web-design-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you\u2019re looking to revamp your website design or you\u2019re starting a brand new site from scratch, you\u2019re probably aware of how tricky it can be to get the design just right. Good web design is so much more than just aesthetics. A website needs to be engaging, useful and pretty, and that\u2019s a combination that\u2019s not easy to achieve. It helps to be aware of certain mistakes that many make when designing a website, and to make sure to avoid them.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]That\u2019s why this time around we decided to give you a handy list of the most common WordPress web design mistakes you should avoid in 2024. We based it on insights related to usability, UX and current web design trends. Things change so fast in web design, so it can be hard to keep track of what\u2019s hot and what\u2019s not. Still, there are some things that can be considered evergreen, and which you should never ignore. Let\u2019s dive right into the biggest don&#8217;ts of today\u2019s web design.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#messy-navigation\">Messy Navigation<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#lack-of-hierarchy\">Lack of Hierarchy<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#unclear-message\">Unclear Message<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#not-optimizing-for-mobile\">Not Optimizing for Mobile<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#useless-flashy-features\">Useless Flashy Features<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#poor-accessibility\">Poor Accessibility<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#too-many-fonts\">Too Many Fonts<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#not-enough-visuals\">Not Enough Visuals<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#too-many-visuals\">Too Many Visuals<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#poor-contrast\">Poor Contrast<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"messy-navigation\"><\/a>Messy Navigation<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Messy-Navigation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Messy Navigation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Messy-Navigation.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Messy-Navigation-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Messy-Navigation-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Messy-Navigation-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Website navigation is a lot like air quality. When it\u2019s good, you don\u2019t even think about it. When it\u2019s bad, you can\u2019t stop noticing it, and it\u2019s incredibly annoying and off-putting.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Navigation is supposed to gently guide the visitor wherever he or she wishes to go on your website. <strong>It\u2019s not something a visitor should have to look for<\/strong>, to try to figure out or to put any effort into. Whether we\u2019re talking about menus, links, headers, footers or buttons, they are supposed to be located <strong>just where the visitors expect them to be<\/strong>. A bit of experimentation is always welcome, though, as long as it respects common sense and the best UX practices. And as long as it\u2019s not too crazy, of course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As we saw in our article that explores <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/websites-with-inspiring-menu-design\/\">interesting menu designs<\/a>, website navigation can and should be exciting and practical, beautiful and useful. It can be innovative, as long as it does not confuse the user.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Clean, intuitive, straightforward navigation will help you convert more and will reduce your <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-reduce-bounce-rate-in-wordpress\/\">bounce rate<\/a>. And, thanks to elegant design solutions such as fullscreen menus that open through a hamburger icon tucked away in the header, side menus, <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/websites-illustrating-power-of-interactive-links-in-design\/\">interactive links<\/a> and similar, your navigation can meet both the aesthetic and the functional criteria.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: navigation must not be too complicated and\/or hard to find.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"lack-of-hierarchy\"><\/a>Lack of Hierarchy<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lack-of-Hierarchy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Lack of Hierarchy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lack-of-Hierarchy.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lack-of-Hierarchy-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lack-of-Hierarchy-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lack-of-Hierarchy-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A sense of hierarchy is something inherent to all humans, psychologically speaking. We tend to organize things according to their relevance, size, importance, impact and relevance. We don\u2019t approach everything at once. Instead, we follow a hierarchy and organize the information in our mind accordingly.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Good web design should always mind this fact. To create a smooth user experience, you need to organize the content of your website into <strong>coherent units that function just as well individually as they do as a part of the whole<\/strong>. Use headlines and subheadings to create the hierarchy and don\u2019t forget the white space between the units. This way, the information will be presented in a coherent and hierarchical way that will allow your visitors to consume the information gradually and compartmentalize it according to relevance.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Don\u2019t forget that the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-use-header-tags-for-seo\/\">H-tag hierarchy is also vital for your SEO<\/a>. The headings tell search engines what your page is about and how it\u2019s structured. When crawled properly, with proper information, the page will have a better chance of ranking on SERPs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: your design should reflect the hierarchy of your content.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"unclear-message\"><\/a>Unclear Message<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-Are-Orphan-Pages.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"What Are Orphan Pages\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-Are-Orphan-Pages.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-Are-Orphan-Pages-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-Are-Orphan-Pages-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-Are-Orphan-Pages-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Every website has a purpose. A portfolio website serves to display your works. A blog is for sharing your thoughts or insights. A directory website serves to provide information. A business website serves to promote your brand and help you grow clients (and sales). And the purpose of the website needs to be conveyed clearly.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The message is conveyed through design just as much as it\u2019s conveyed through copy.<\/strong> The two need to complement each other and the design should serve to highlight the message and serve it visually to the visitor in a way that leaves no doubt as to what the website is for and what the visitor is expected to do.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Unfortunately, driven by the dubious \u201cmore is more\u201d trend, many designers feel like they need to fill the page with visual content &#8211; boxes, marquees, image sections, sliders and carousels. Oversaturated pages do not communicate anything except perhaps chaos.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]One of the best design means to make sure the visual aspects of your website supports and communicates the message clearly is <strong>the white or negative space.<\/strong> It makes your pages breathable, sets different pieces of content apart hierarchically and otherwise, and highlights your message and your purpose.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: let your design speak about your end goal.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"not-optimizing-for-mobile\"><\/a>Not Optimizing for Mobile<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Know-if-Your-Website-Is-Switched-to-Mobile-First-Indexing.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Know if Your Website Is Switched to Mobile-First Indexing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Know-if-Your-Website-Is-Switched-to-Mobile-First-Indexing.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Know-if-Your-Website-Is-Switched-to-Mobile-First-Indexing-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Know-if-Your-Website-Is-Switched-to-Mobile-First-Indexing-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Know-if-Your-Website-Is-Switched-to-Mobile-First-Indexing-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/277125\/share-of-website-traffic-coming-from-mobile-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics show<\/a> that in late 2022 well over half of global web traffic came from mobile devices. In mobile-first markets, that share is even larger. What this means is that <strong>more people are likely to come to your website on their phone than their computer<\/strong>. And this, in turn, means your website needs to be mobile-ready and responsive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Responsive design is <strong>design that adjusts to various screen sizes<\/strong>. It means designing your pages in several variants so that the appropriate one is displayed according to the device it\u2019s viewed on. Today, responsive design is a must, so if by any chance you forgot to take care of it when designing your website, make sure to do so right away.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Even if your design was optimized for mobile, you should check anyway. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-view-mobile-version-of-your-website-on-desktop\/\">view the mobile version<\/a> of your pages from your desktop and then tweak whatever needs to be tweaked.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Pay particular attention to your mobile menu. Your website\u2019s mobile version may include a menu that is not appropriate for smaller screens and if your WordPress theme does not come with a mobile menu, you may have to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/create-mobile-menu-wordpress\/\">create one<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: if your website is not responsive, you might as well shut it down.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"useless-flashy-features\"><\/a>Useless Flashy Features<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Useless-Flashy-Features.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Useless Flashy Features\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Useless-Flashy-Features.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Useless-Flashy-Features-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Useless-Flashy-Features-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Useless-Flashy-Features-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Even if creating a design that dazzles and stuns the visitor is in line with your (or your client\u2019s) branding, that doesn\u2019t mean it should be laden with tons of popups, banners, marquees, sliders and whatnot. The same goes for functional features that you don\u2019t really need. For example, it\u2019s okay to have <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-clients-carousel-in-wordpress\/\">a client carousel<\/a> if it fits well in your design and does not contribute to clutter. Similarly, full-width sliders can be a great addition but they can also annoy the visitor by occupying the viewport and instilling constant movement.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Techniques like scrolljacking (in which the scroll doesn\u2019t behave the way the visitor expects and instead moves too fast or too slow, or sideways) or immersive 3D experiences rarely work as intended. More often than not, <strong>they irritate the visitors instead of impressing them.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The bottom line is &#8211; never include elements in your design just for the sake of having them there, forgetting about the good UX practices.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: good web design means applying good measure.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"poor-accessibility\"><\/a>Poor Accessibility<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Accessibility.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Poor Accessibility\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Accessibility.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Accessibility-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Accessibility-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Accessibility-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Accessible design is another contemporary imperative that you should never overlook. A lot of designers fail to understand the meaning of accessible design. It is not about catering to the differently abled, who may be a minority. <strong>It\u2019s about creating a user experience that benefits all users<\/strong> and contains vital elements that everyone can access and consume.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s a lot to be said when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-improve-accessibility-wordpress\/#colour-palettes\">improving your website accessibility<\/a> but perhaps the simplest way to understand it is to remember that <strong>many of your visitors will be using assistive technology<\/strong>. This technology \u201creads\u201d your website which means your design elements should include accessible labels that make this process possible. If your links or buttons, for example, are associated with visual components that complete the information, some visitors may not be able to use them as the accessibility tech may not pick up on that association. This particular case can be solved by providing more written information in the link or button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: design for everyone, regardless of the ability.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"too-many-fonts\"><\/a>Too Many Fonts<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Are-Google-Fonts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"What Are Google Fonts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Are-Google-Fonts.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Are-Google-Fonts-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Are-Google-Fonts-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Are-Google-Fonts-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-choose-website-fonts\/\">Choosing the right fonts<\/a> for your website is never an easy job, considering the sheer number of fonts in various free and paid packs. However, what\u2019s perhaps even harder is stopping after picking three or four types of fonts to use. The font libraries offer such a great choice of typography that we often feel tempted to use dozens of them for the content, elements like header and footer, sidebars, various widgets, forms and links. Before you go and treat your font library like it\u2019s a tub of icecream on a depressing night, remember that <strong>having too many fonts is never a good idea.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Consistent typography is important for ensuring consistency and cognitive fluency. It also helps users maintain focus. Finally, when the typography is coherent, it helps convey your message more clearly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re not sure how many fonts is too many, bear in mind that <strong>no website needs more than two to four different fonts<\/strong>. Also, make sure to pick the fonts that match well with each other and also with your content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: then it comes to fonts, less is more.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"not-enough-visuals\"><\/a>Not Enough Visuals<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-Optimization-is-Irrelevant.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Image Optimization Is Irrelevant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-Optimization-is-Irrelevant.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-Optimization-is-Irrelevant-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-Optimization-is-Irrelevant-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-Optimization-is-Irrelevant-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\u201cA picture\u2019s worth a thousand words\u201d may be a cliche but it\u2019s nevertheless true. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/visual-content-marketing-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to HubSpot<\/a>, visual content makes up to 93% of human communication. Whatever can be told with an image, should be told with an image. This doesn\u2019t just mean pretty pictures. In fact, as we\u2019ll see soon, <strong>too many pictures that don\u2019t serve a clear purpose can be damaging for the UX<\/strong> and can impede clear communication.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Infographics, on the other hand, are a whole different pair of sleeves.<strong> A good infographic can substitute entire blocks of text<\/strong>, which a lot of people won\u2019t even read. These days, anyone can add an engaging infographic element to their WordPress website, thanks to various <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-addons-for-elementor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">addons for Elementor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-blocks-for-gutenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blocks for Gutenberg<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Infographics shouldn\u2019t be the only visual element in your design. Blocks of textual content can and should be broken up by appropriate imagery, photographs that illustrate and explain the content, as well as videos, animations and sliders. All these visual elements bring your design to life, add layers of meaning and when done right, delight the users with their aesthetic qualities.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: let the visuals tell your story.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"too-many-visuals\"><\/a>Too Many Visuals<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Optimize-Images.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Optimize Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Optimize-Images.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Optimize-Images-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Optimize-Images-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Optimize-Images-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We saw that your pages need visual content. More precisely, a good amount of visual content. Too many pictures, illustrations, carousels and infographics can be just as bad as pages with just plain text. But, how to know how many visuals are too many?<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s a simple and true rule that says &#8211; <strong>if your visuals do not support or enhance your message, you don\u2019t need them.<\/strong> Slapping images on your website just for the sake of having them there can be disastrous from several angles.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First, they can <strong>oversaturate your pages<\/strong>, make them stuffy and cluttered. Your visitors need breathing space, and a dense collage of pictures and illustrations does not provide that.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And second, too many visuals <strong>obscure the message<\/strong>. While a good piece of visual content can be the message itself, too many visuals, especially if mismatched, will make it hard for your visitors to understand your narrative.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, you should try not to use photos that are obviously free stock material, or too many stock photos. It just gives off a bad impression.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: once again, less is more.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"poor-contrast\"><\/a>Poor Contrast<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Contrast.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Poor Contrast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Contrast.jpg 970w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Contrast-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Contrast-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Poor-Contrast-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The question of contrast is, above all, an accessibility issue. However, <strong>poor contrast can affect UX regardless of the visitors\u2019 abilities.<\/strong> Insufficient color contrast makes it difficult for people with visual impairments to consume the content of a page, as it is hard for them to distinguish between the background and the elements in the foreground, such as text, buttons and links. Obviously, an accessible website design needs to assure the contrast is appropriate for people with such impairments. But, as we said, poor contrast can affect everyone. <strong>No one likes to strain their eyes when reading.<\/strong> In addition to the typeface that is too small and with inadequate line spacing, poor color contrast affects the readability of the text and will definitely upset your visitors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s understandable for brands to want to use their brand palette consistently throughout all channels, including the web. However, if your brand colors do not assure sufficient contrast, you need to tweak them so your content is easy to consume.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Remember: provide contrast that guarantees high readability.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Wrapping It Up<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Design is something that greatly determines the success of your website. These days, we\u2019re witnessing all sorts of design innovations, aiming to dazzle and impress the visitors with aesthetics and modern solutions, pushing the boundaries of web design as such. While this is a great thing by all accounts, it can also be risky, since designers sometimes forget the basic best practices and sacrifice good UX for innovation.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Hopefully, 2023 will bring yet new exciting things in the field of web design, with the rise of VR, AI, immersive storytelling experiences and who knows what else. But we have to think about practical things, too, which is why it\u2019s a good idea to keep these common website design mistakes in mind and avoid them.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even the most experienced web designers sometimes fall into common traps. Good design is important not just from the aesthetic point of view, but, more importantly, it has a direct experience on UX and, consequently, on the success of a website. 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