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Modern web design can feel a bit like alchemy: the ancient practice of trying to turn lead into gold. Even a beginner can recognize what makes a good website, but when it comes to building it themselves? Let\u2019s just say making gold from scratch is harder than it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the elements of web design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 7 key elements of web design are layout and visual appearance, color scheme, typography, navigation, content, video, and mobile responsiveness.<\/strong> Get those seven right on a foundation of fast loading, reliable uptime, and accessibility, and your site will earn visitors\u2019 trust and keep them around long enough to convert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWebsite elements\u201d can also mean the structural parts of the page itself: the header, hero, CTA buttons, forms, and footer. Page structure and design principles solve different problems, so this guide covers both \u2014 jump to the core elements of a web page<\/a> for the anatomy tour, or the 7 key elements of web design<\/a> for the design principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s where it gets complicated, though: Modern website design is more than just visual elements and aesthetics. Your site\u2019s design affects your search engine optimization (SEO), how your audience perceives your brand, and how visitors behave when they land on the page. It\u2019s not really overstating it to say your site\u2019s design and layout can impact your entire online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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SEO<\/h3>\n

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of improving a site\u2019s ranking in search results. Search results are aggregated based on a number of factors, including a site\u2019s relevance and quality. Optimizing your site for these factors can help boost your rankings.<\/p>\n \n Read More <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

So whether you\u2019re starting from scratch or redesigning an existing site<\/a>, you’ve come to the right place. Read on as we explore some of the basic elements of web design, from modern design trends to ways non-designers can get involved in the design process. Through it all, we’ll learn more about how a well-designed website can be a golden ticket for your online business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, take care of the tech stuff (or have your host do it for you)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You thought effective website design was all about choosing the right color palette<\/a> and imagery, right? Well, you\u2019re not wrong, per se. We\u2019re just taking a more comprehensive look at using design to create a positive user experience for your site’s visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few of the technical issues you’ll want to make sure you address before moving on to the prettier parts of your website design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n