+ style = padding+whitespace, typography, colors
? branding -
? messaging -
qry = key design elements
http://www.webolutions.com/blog/effective-web-design--5-key-elements
- kiss, navigation, purpose, info flow, load time
* widget on logo, flash, flies around
http://graphite.com.co/online-store/
graphite supplier - small and large amounts
* widget shopping bag ala .?. (on github )
http://blog.crazyegg.com/2011/11/14/responsive-web-design-elements/
- navigation
- columns
- call to action
- branding
- padding and whitespace
http://www.outofwebsite.com/web-design-tips/tips/archives/planning-keys.html
- know your competition
- logical site architecture(nav + )
- prof. graphics
- intuitive (ui + nav)
- informative content -
- helpful NOT cool -
- above + beyond - provide better helpful CD
http://freelancefolder.com/15-top-site-elements/
- good visual design
- thoughtful ui
- nav primary above fold
- nav repeat footer
- content - meaningful
- solid about page
- contact info
- search
- sign up/subscribe
- sitemap
- seperate design from content
- valid xhtml
- cross browser compat
- web optimized images
- stats tracking and analytics
+ link 30 inspired nav menus
+ freelancing articles