{"id":2490,"date":"2014-03-20T08:36:09","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T13:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiotheme.com\/?p=2490"},"modified":"2022-11-25T14:17:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T20:17:54","slug":"shape-ship-get-handle-website-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiotheme.com\/blog\/shape-ship-get-handle-website-design\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Shaping Up: Tips on Arranging Your Website Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Website design is first and foremost an exercise in visual communication. In order to communicate effectively with your audience, your website needs to send the right message about your intentions.<\/p>\n

If you give visitors a large chunk of information without any form or function, you risk alienating fans. While Flash advertisements, glitter banners and popup windows catch the eye, those features are a no-no as well.<\/p>\n

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Thankfully, musicians have no shortage of other ways to try and grab the visitor\u2019s attention. User-friendly designs combine beautiful colors and compelling images into a neat and tidy package.\u00a0A variety of colors and layouts can create visual interest on your website.\u00a0Following the tactics listed below can help visitors stay engaged with your site for the long haul.<\/p>\n

Content Alignment<\/h2>\n

A smart alignment of elements, such as text blocks and images, is visually appealing. Choosing the appropriate alignment provides a sense of order and contributes to overall design and readability.\u00a0Users tend to expect media and information associated with your music – tour dates, photos, videos, etc. – in a certain location.\u00a0It\u2019s important that your home page and interior pages capture the visitor\u2019s interest without causing any confusion. Visitors lean heavily on specific visual clues when navigating your website. In a time crunch, most Web users will bail after too many dead-ends.<\/p>\n

Font Selection<\/h2>\n

Knowing which typefaces are most attractive for your audience can engage your visitors. Although there are hundreds of fonts, only a few of these options are successful in getting your point across. Be consistent with the style, sizes and font types for headings, subheads, headers, footers and captions across the entire site. The right fonts set the overall mood of your site and improve your visitor experience.<\/p>\n

The following attributes can be used sparingly to add a little style to your text.<\/p>\n