6 Amateur Web Design Features To Avoid At All Costs

Does your current website look like your nephew threw it together at a moment’s notice? Does it look like something that would have been in vogue around the time the internet was first born? Websites that look like this aren’t going to win you any votes with your visitors, but how can you tell if this is the impression you are giving? The following list comprises the biggest web design mistakes made by amateurs.

1. Lots of colour
   Whilst its true that there are plenty of great looking colours out there, this does not mean that you should try cramming them all into your web design. To ensure that your website looks as professional as possible, you should try to keep your colour use to a minimum.
2. Centred text
   The only website elements that you should centre are some headlines, images or captions. You should never, and I repeat never, centre the bulk of your content. This is because the human brain prefers to read left to right, so centering makes it harder to take information in.
3. Improper fonts
   Ever seen a website with heaps of different fonts, text of all sizes and variants, or in different colours? This is a great way to spot an amateur, as anyone with any experience with web design will know that these are the things you should never do.
4. Excessive use of punctuation
   At the end of the day, it is important to keep in mind that there are plenty of other ways to convey your excitement over something instead of using excessive punctuation. No one likes to see a billion exclamation points or question marks.
5. Animation
   Whilst animation can sometimes work in web design, you actually run the risk of distracting your visitors from your content or even of coming across as tacky. Even though some animation can be eye catching, it is much safer to leave it off.
6. Too much content
   Even though you have plenty to say about your business, it does not all need to be said on your website. Not only will your visitors quickly lose interest and go somewhere else, it can actually cause your site to load quite slowly.

By making sure that you avoid each of the above web design mistakes at all costs, you will ensure that your website appears as professional and modern as possible. Whilst some of the above features can actually work to make your website more engaging or attractive, their association with amateurs makes them too dangerous to use. Attempt to woo your visitors using features that are less avoided.