Comments on: 7 Factors that Separate Good Websites from Bad Websites

By: Canvas Pictures

Canvas Pictures — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:44 +0000

Very Well written. All points are valid. The first thing that catches a users attention is the design. your blog is very interesting. keep up the good work.

By: SEO

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By: Luke Lux

Luke Lux — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:50:56 +0000

I have enjoyed your article, very well written.
Thanks to post it!

By: Multimedia Design

Multimedia Design — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:47:34 +0000

I like your point of starting at what is usually the end of the process, the REASON, and working backwards.
Brilliant post. I’m bookmarking this to use as a resource.

By: Professional Website Templates

Professional Website Templates — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:21:54 +0000

I think appearance is getting more and more important, however, keeping the fine balance of not distracting from your content is key!

By: Joe Schaefer

Joe Schaefer — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:06:53 +0000

This is a great list. Truly. I’m glad to see the user put at the forefront of decision-making when it comes to design and development – and even accessibility. But the ability for the site to be ‘found’ seems to have little focus here.

The way of the Internets seems partly (and it’s an important part) to rely on being found beyond simply referrals. I’m speaking of being search-friendly. And, I agree that not every site needs to be search-friendly – there are certainly instances where referrals, word of mouse, and direct traffic are the sole visitor-givers.

But, the idea of launching a website should have the idea of consistent ‘visitations’ as a major factor of design and development planning implemented from the start. I know this is the place for comments and I don’t want to seem as though I am writing my own addendum to this article – it’s great on it’s own, I just see it from the traffic angle and have additional info in this article: http://overit.com/blog/web-design-development-lucky-charms-and-seo

I’d add that the above “Purpose” section is exceptionally on-point, only I’d add to the purpose and information seeking conversations & research – the conversation about how the site will accomplish that from a design AND development standpoint in regards to how audiences find a site.

Thanks! (and this is not a rant, just a Monday morning and only halfway through the first cup of coffee). ~ Joe

By: Rakesh

Rakesh — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:06:12 +0000

Spot on. i think all the website design must at all times consider the target group before making the websites designed. I have come across many clients who give bazzare ideas but then we have to explain that we need to stick to something that is authentically calling their particular target group.

All changes when you have correct usage of above and the best target group to your specific web development or website design.
Thanks for the post guys keep up the good work

By: Shefali Dhamija

Shefali Dhamija — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:26:44 +0000

Thanks for sharing this informative article..i would like to add some factors which make a website bad and should be taken care of and should be avoided. These are Lengthy Pages, Passive Verbs, Putting a sign ‘the site is under construction’, Slow Page Loading and No Call to Action.

By: Knowledge

Knowledge — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:17:02 +0000

Great article. This is one which has been invaluable to me during the set up of my blog. Thanks for sharing. -1-