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1. Common Mistakes/Oversights of Designers 1. Using Frames Frames can be very disruptive to users. They have some good points but I would not recommend them. Certain browsers and screen sizes aren't able to show frames properly and this makes frames unreliable. Remember, a designers goal is to make a site viewable to all. 2.To many extras Some people tend to put to many java scripts and extras on their sites. Background music and js can be cool, but to much can be annoying. 3.Under Construction Signs Good web pages are always under construction. These signs just give you an excuse not to have fully functioning content. Wait till you site is finished to place it on the web. I would limit my use to these only in a situation where site builder are used. 4.Missing Graphics Make sure that all your graphic links are in place and that you don't use graphics with huge file sizes. 5.Outrageouse Fonts Make sure that you don't use crazy fonts when you are trying to display information. These fonts can make it hard to read and annoy some users. Try to limit you use of crazy fonts. 6.To many animations Make sure that you limit the amount of animations on your site. To many can be confusing and take away from your main content. 7.Orphan Pages You need to try to make sure that all you pages give a clear indication of what they are and where they belong. All pages should also include a link to the index page. 8.Organization Make sure that all you pages are presented in a sensible and organized manor 9.Outdated Information Make sure that you keep your web pages up to date. Eliminate old material or move it to an archived page 10.Broken Links Make sure to maintain your links and that you don't link to any dead web pages. In short, keep your content up to date, keep in organized, keep it reasonable, and make it professional. Multiple Browser Compatibility One common thing with developing a web page is incompatibility. When you design a web page, especially with php and nuke, you need to make sure that all of the major browsers can view that page correctly. IE, Netscape, Opera, and Mozilla are the most used browsers. I always views my pages with different browsers to get as compatible with all of these as possible. Don't have a one track mind when it comes to designing pages or you could leave people wanting to view your site in the cold. What is meant by validation?
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