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What Makes a Good Website?

Design

"It is not just about cool animations or trendy colors. Here are the fundamentals that actually make a website work for your business."

We see a lot of "cool" websites that are terrible to use. And we see a lot of "boring" websites that make millions of dollars.

So what actually makes a website "good"?

It is not just about trends. It is about function. Here are the core pillars we focus on.

Clear Messaging

Can a stranger understand what you do in 3 seconds?

If they have to scroll, read three paragraphs, or guess, you have lost them. A good website speaks plain English. It answers "Who are you?" and "How can you help me?" immediately.

Mobile Usability

More people will probably visit your site on a phone than a laptop.

A good website doesn't just "work" on mobile. It feels native. Buttons are easy to tap. Text is big enough to read without squinting. Menus are simple. If your mobile experience is an afterthought, your website is failing half your audience.

Fast Loading

We have said it before, but speed is trust.

A good website respects the user's time. It loads instantly. It does not make you stare at a white screen or a spinning wheel. Fast feels professional. Slow feels amateur.

Simple Navigation

Don't make people hunt for information.

A good website is intuitive. The "Contact" button is where you expect it to be. The Services are easy to find. It should feel like walking into a well-organized room, not a messy closet.

Brand Consistency

Your website should look like you.

The fonts, colors, and tone should match your social media, your emails, and your business card. Consistency builds memory. If your website looks drastically different from your other channels, it creates confusion.

The Takeaway

If people can understand it, trust it, and use it easily, it is probably a good site.

You don't need to win a design award. You need to win your customer's confidence.

Back to Basics

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Written by Scott Benjamin

Founder @ Pixel Boba

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