What makes a good web page?

This is the all-important question, and can basically be broken down into 6 different aspects:

1. Content
2. Organization
3. Design
4. Navigation
5. Performance
6. Credibility
   
   

Design

1. Color
2. Type
3. Graphics
   
   

Color

• 3 or 4 colors per page (whitespace is a color!)
• Carry colors throughout the site
• Use Web safe colors
• Use light backgrounds
  
  

Type

• Know the difference between serif and sans-serif type
• No more than 4 different sizes
• Nor more than 3 ??? different faces
• Use sans-serif type for body text
  
  

Graphics

• Know the difference between a gif and a jpg
• don't use too many graphics
• Ask yourself, "Why am I using this graphic?"
  
  

General Design Dos and Don'ts

• Effective design or web page layout can be summed up in three words, simplicity, readability, and consistency. 

• More is not necessarily better when it comes to web page design. 

• Avoid blinking or distracting graphics or color combinations. 

• Make use of white or empty areas.

• The goal is not to fill every nook and cranny with info or graphics.

• Stick to simple - simple is good, simple is easy, simple works.

• Don’t ever add elements to your website without a reason. Each element needs a purpose whether it be to balance your design, work as a heading or add interest to your site. A good rule to follow is “If it looks good without it, don’t use it”.