Designing a great site takes a lot of work. From planning, to design, to SEO, there is a ton to know. Let this advice help you prepare for designing your next website.

Avoid using too many graphics. Having graphics are good for anyone who wants an attractive and professional site, but an abundance of them makes your page look cluttered. Graphics should enhance what you have to say on your site. They shouldn’t be put there to just look pretty. Also, including the “right” number of images makes it easier to navigate the site.

Don’t keep outdated content on your site. If someone visits your site for up-to-date information and find that it’s discussing the latest event – which happened a year ago – they’re leaving. People want the most accurate information available, and by leaving outdated information online you’re showing you don’t really care what they want. Create a …