But how do you know which platforms are proven to be the most effective for this type of Web design? Let’s take a quick peek at the two heavyweights:
WordPress vs. Joomla
Both WordPress and Joomla offer completely user-friendly content management systems (CMSs). These CMSs are so easy to use that anyone can utilize and update them, not just professional Web developers. No HTML knowledge is necessary. Contact http://www.crystalfrogmarketing.com/
While WordPress is hands down the most SEO-friendly CMS platform available, Joomla’s platform is scalable and can be developed into a SEO-friendly Web design with some work. Joomla is more robust and offers more bells and whistles than WordPress but WordPress can’t be beaten in the blog/SEO world. Written in PHP using MYSQL, WordPress is the most popular blogging tool in the world.
Web Design Trends for 2010
The Web design trends will change throughout the year. This is part of what keeps our designers and developers refining their skills and staying on their creative toes. One of the top Web design trends for this year is the use of oversized logos (we’ve done this one ourselves) to emphasize brand and make your Web site more memorable. Oversized pictures and graphics are also being used for the same purposes. They are also intended to entice a user to scroll down and read more, which sets the stage for a longer viewing time.
Interactive Web designs and designs that include video blogs are consistently growing in popularity. So is any type of Web design that incorporates personalization such as a handwritten signature or hand drawn pictures. Typography may also keep its popularity from last year. Contact http://www.crystalfrogmarketing.com/
Another Web design trend that will only continue to grow is the one-page Web site. These are growing in popularity among job seekers who wish to post their resumes or their business card and basic information in a simple, easy format, all under a one-page URL. While many recruiters turn to the Internet to fill positions, the desire for these types of Web designs fills a need for both the job seekers and the recruiters.
Use of color has always had its place with any trend, in any industry. With Web design, we should expect to see bolder, shocking, attention-grabbing colors. Many are tossing out the traditional blue for a business Web site and incorporating deep and daring hues as well as fresh, inspiring colors to grab attention and keep the user on the site.
As we mentioned, the social media inclusion into Web design has exploded and it won’t stop. Use of model boxes through APIs from Twitter and facebook allow Web sites to have dialogue boxes that stream the conversations. Model boxes have many other uses (such as taking the place of an intrusive pop-up) but their use in incorporating social media streams directly into a Web design is having an incredible growth.
Regardless of the type of Web design for Dallas you may need, we can help. We can even create that bold flair you may be seeking. Contact Crystal Frog Marketing for details.
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