Eye catching visuals is the beginning of the success of a site. You should use graphics appropriately, and avoid overcrowding the site with too many images. It is recommended that you adopt a minimalist approach. Keep it simple. Never make your site too confusing.
There is no such things as a perfect page layout. You as a web designer will have to determine what is best for your site. It is not absolutely necessary to adhere to what was suggested to create a great layout. Exercise some flexibility to produce an unforgettable site.
Here is a checklist to help you see if you missed anything out.
Know how to choose a suitable color scheme for your website.
Know how to select colors for text and background.
Know about typography and able to select suitable font types and sizes for your site.
Able to present text on the website properly with good leading.
Know where to source for web graphics.
Know what graphics format are suitable for your images.
Able to decide whether a splash page is necessary or not.
Able to adopt a suitable layout for your site.
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