23 February 2013

Web Design Trends in 2013

With 2013 well on it’s way web design is ever changing with the rapid surge of new technology.

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Web Design Trends in 2013

With 2013 well on it’s way web design is ever changing with the rapid surge of new technology.

Web design trends are not just about what looks good, but about how we adapt and incorporate new technology in to design. With mobile devices increasing their browser capabilities it is important that a website is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Here are a few trends we think are going to stick around for a while!

Responsive Web Design

With the Increasing popularity of mobile and tablet web users it is important for your website to be flexible and look good whatever the screen size. When designing a responsive website it is vital to prioritise the important content. Responsive web design could be here for the long run.

Social Integration

Integrating social media has been a key element in marketing your online business presence for a while now. It can be an incredible source of free marketing if used carefully.

QR codes

Also known as quick response codes, these allow your demographic to download your details straight to there smart phones. They can contain any information that can be accessed from the internet and can be used along side social network sites such as Facebook and Twitter. One of the best things about QR codes is that they can link your printed media to your online presence with ease.

Large images on homepage

The right image on a homepage can be so visually appealing. When you consider the amount of time the consumer spend on a website is decreasing, a visually striking homepage could be the difference between a sale or no sale. If photography is relevant to your website it can be very effective, as long as the file sizes are small as they don’t effect your page loading times!

Content is king

Making sure your website has relevant content is probably the most important website design trend of the year so far. With Google changing their search algorhythm to help get rid of underhand tactics, Making sure your website is relevant, updated regularly with unique information is a vital.