Creating a GOOD webpage =)

Why to use certain fonts
• Using fonts that are easy to read for everybody is important in terms of accessibility and proper function
• Use fonts that are appropriate and coincide with the tone and topic of page, silently compliment content
• Font size: make sure the size is an “appropriate”, not too small where you cant read and not too big where the page is obnoxiously long. Consistent throughout page

Why to NOT use certain fonts
• Using fonts that are too narrow or are too spaced out make it hard to read
• The reader shouldn’t get distracted by font while reading and navigating on the page
• Example:
o A font like this could be used to spice up a page, but in reality is very distracting and harder to read. – Curlz Mt 12
o Using a less curly font gives the page the same fun design without the distracting element. – Harrington 12

Avoid busy movement
• Too much moment on the page distracts the reader, slows down, and takes attention away from content and purpose
• Too many links in a paragraph takes away from the content as well
• Why you should use complimentary colors
• Example:


Clearly label page and different sections
• Make title noticeable, but not overshadowing

Why you should use complimentary colors
• Background vs. font and Background itself (tables and borders)
o Make colors pleasing to the eye, not too bright, don’t make text and background clash
• Coordinate colors
o Colors that pertain to topic and tone of page, and colors that compliment each other
o Coordination should also pertain to pictures and colors of fonts and background. This helps tie whole page together and helps the eye move around the page
o Take a consistent approach with page
• Example:
o On this webpage the color of the background and the color of the font clash, making it extremely difficult to read or even focus on the words. The contact information is also scrolling around the top, making it hard to find. http://www.corson.tv/main/buttugly.htm