Check Out Cool Websites to Obtain Ideas for Your Site

A great way to get design ideas for your website is to check out cool websites that appeal to your tastes and match-up with the look you desire for your own Internet presence. There are so many styles of websites from which to choose, and browsing through cool websites is not just informational it is also a lot of fun. 

You can search for website ideas for businesses inside or outside of your niche or industry. If you are interested in looking within your specific industry, try using an online search engine by typing in a keyword for your industry and the word “websites” or “cool websites” or “website design.” You can do a similar search for any industry that peaks your interest. Another way to search for ideas is to visit professional web designer’s business sites. Typically, they provide examples of their work and can be a good resource for cool website ideas.

The options available to customize your website design are endless. Below is just a small sampling of ideas to get you started in your brainstorming for creation of cool websites:

• Incorporate swap images and/or rollovers to give your website a polished feel.
• Avoid image backgrounds and pop-up windows; not only do they give off an amateurish vibe, but the pop-up window is probably one of the most annoying website features, second only to autoplay music.
• Use DHTML if you need to have sub menus or a more complicated site navigation system. It will streamline the process.
• Avoid using Flash for an entire site, but incorporate small animations or page intros where appropriate. Flash can add some flair and is a way to optimize your site.
• Forget boring clip art or overused graphics and either design them yourself or use fresh designs from a professional. Many cool websites use graphic effects like collages, bevels and eye-catching page headers to make the site appealing.
• Use simple backgrounds and contrasting text to make your site easy to read. A cool website is not confusing but has easily accessible text.

There is no reason to feel insecure about starting your own website. While it can be intimidating to see all of the great ideas on cool websites, you can use those ideas to shape your vision for your website. That’s right---your site can become one of the cool websites! 

If you are interested in learning the process of website design, choose a class or online tool with excellent user reviews and customer service, so you can get the help you need along the way. You’ll need it. If you want to save time and get down to business, creating your cool website ASAP, contact the professionals.