Think about it for a minute; when you visit a website what makes you stay; is it the humor, is it the color or flashy graphics, is it the content.
I think a good website has to have good content, good design and good organization.
Creating a good website starts with you.
When you are ready to create your website you must first establish your aim and goals of the website.
You need to determine your target audience and decide on the type of image you want to project to the world.
Are you looking for a professional site that advertises your expertise? Do you want to show customers the lighter side of your business? Do you want to sell something? In this article I'm going to break down the essentials in what makes a good website.
A good website should provide good quality content.
Original content is the most important feature of a good website.
People are not going to stay on your website if the content is not useful, compelling or interesting.
Your content should be well written free from spelling and grammatical errors.
Your website should be a unique experience for visitors instead of the same thing everyone else has.
When coming up with your website design remember it should not contain unappealing images or backgrounds.
Your website does not have to be a masterpiece, but keep it visually appealing.
Did you know that colors affect people's subconscious? For your website use colors that you think will be appropriate for your targeted audience.
Choosing colors that annoy the user can have a damaging effect on your website, while selecting the appropriate color can encourage the user to read on or make a purchase.
Also make sure your font is visible against the background of your webpage.
Make things easy to find; not everyone who uses the internet is a computer genius.
Keep your website design consistent don't differ from one page to the next this will only confuse your visitors.
Provide valuable, timely information to your visitors.
Your website should be updated regularly if needed.
Make it easy for your visitor to find what they are looking for quickly and easily.
A good website share's what it learns; give behind the scenes accounts of your newest site features, start a newsletter, start a blog and you'll receive more than you give.
Reach out to your readers and listen to their comments.
Once your web design is set, do not publish it until you have tested it.
Make sure you do not have any broken links or misaligned texts or borders.
Get a friend to visit your website and test it for its usability.
Be sure to try your website on different browsers, such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox.
In some cases what looks good on your browser doesn't necessarily look good on another.
Make adjustments accordingly and then publish.
In conclusion creating a good website means good content, good design and good organization; it involves planning, and drafting until the actual creation and finally the publication of your website is complete.
I know these are certainly not all the elements in creating a good website, but they are a starting point.
In the end, remember that a well planned and executed website is what will make a good website.