In our latest article, we discussed some of the features one should take into consideration before choosing a blog theme. Today, we would like to bring you more insights from blog field specialists:

• Blog Checklist: 60 Must-Have Items
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A good theme is essential to keeping a visitor tuned-in to blog pages long enough to identify what your business has to offer. Even though relevant content is one of the main reasons that readers bookmark, subscribe and follow blogs, the design will also play a significant role.

When it comes to choosing a blog theme, one has three options – to go for a readily available theme, which might not be unique, buy a custom theme, or create one from scratch. While all are viable options, one should consider factors like the content of the blog, the target audience, and the color of your background.

Consider the following before choosing the appropriate theme for a blog:

1. Ease of navigation. The blog theme should support pagination, for easy access to previous and next pages. An effective navigation feature may also be the display of current posts and comments, or a list of the most relevant posts.
2. User experience. Remember to consider subscribe buttons, banners and social media sharing integration. Interested visitors always look for ways to follow your posts, and your theme should support easy access and visibility to these buttons. Look for an easy to follow comments’ display as visitors would be more encouraged to participate in discussions or to offer useful feedback.
3. Search options. Help visitors search for specific keywords on the blog and find the information that they really need. As with any effective business website, a search box is the most important tool for users to maintain interest. Make sure that it is visible and user friendly.
4. Colors choice. Although we mentioned the background color selection aspect, keep in mind font colors and styles. The color that you choose for your fonts and links will determine the readability of the content. An appealing color for the font may not fair so well against a certain background, so make sure to keep it complimentary.
5. Theme size and compatibility. Choose a small theme size, as not all of your website visitors have the luxury of fast Internet connections. Small size themes are easier to load, navigate and read through. Always ensure that your blog theme is compatible with different browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari and don’t forget mobile browsers.

At CodeMyIMAGE we assist our clients in selecting the theme that not only looks attractive but is best suited to compliment their business style. Depending on business features and domain area, we select the most appropriate theme and deliver all the necessary options your visitors may need.

In our latest article, we discussed some best practice tips for using textures in designing your website. Today, we would like to bring you some examples of textures:

• The Elements of Retro Web Design
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The use of textures in web design has become very popular over the past few years. Textures can add character to a website and convey a certain “state of mind” for your website’s visitors. One of the main reasons that website design appears realistic is courtesy of these textures, and the quality delivered through their level of detail.

Using a web design texture can make the difference between a really attractive website and one that is less inviting. As web design styles continue to evolve, it appears that we are headed in the direction of seeing even more use of subtle textures.

There are many creative ways of using textures, but before starting to design your next website one should keep in mind that:

• Less is more. Clean and simple websites are getting increasingly more popular today. Users enjoy discreet designs with light layouts, free from complex design elements and elaborate color combinations. The main idea of effective web design is to convey a simple, clear, and accurate message through image and content. Take Google for instance, with its white background, it is perhaps white is indeed the most effective background.

• You should use website texture styles according to your audience’s features. Decide who your target audience is and choose textures that reflect the specific personality and interests. There are a wide range of textures to choose from for integrating your design into your business’ characteristics such as: wood, paper, stone, leather, fabric or the grunge style. But, you should keep in mind that today’s major websites rarely use these kinds of textures and prefer white color.

At CodeMyIMAGE, we believe your website should reflect your business style and we can assist you in creating a clean and concise message with the use of the right textures.

In our latest article, we provided a list of some of the most important features of a performant ecommerce website. Today, we would like to bring you more resources from ecommerce field specialists:

• Performance Metrics for Ecommerce
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• Tips for Creating an Excellent E-Commerce Website
• Planning your E-Commerce Website
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