Do you find yourself stuck in an online traffic jam? In a blink of an eye, you can be clicking on cat videos while the next moment you land on a page that appears to have been pulled from the dawning days of internet. The fonts should be on warning labels. Colors are louder and more vibrant than grandma in a rock show. Oh, the popups! Here’s what makes an irresistible website.

First, imagine your website is the coolest home in the neighborhood. The one everyone slows down to see. It is important that your site has a great curb appeal. You should start with a minimalistic design. The clutter is as bad as socks on your living-room floor. Boxy layouts? Thank you. You should aim to create something new and vital. Let your content breathe.

Now imagine trying to read War and Peace with your phone. Tough, right? The website must fit the mobile screen perfectly. The digital equivalent to well-fitting jeans. The digital equivalent to squinting is pinching and zooming.

Do you notice that some websites are loading like dial up internets who want revenge? Web patience is rare. The best pictures have high resolution, but when they slow down your web site it is time to reduce the fat. Here we’re talking about compressed files and image optimization. Faster load time equals happier visitors.

Take a look at this digital nugget: Go inside the minds of your audiences. It’s not literal. Learn what motivates them. If you are building a child’s treehouse, it would be inappropriate to fill the house with antiques from grandma. This is the case. Be sure to tailor (wink,wink) the content you create for your audiences’ interests and needs.

A website with flash but no substance has you wondering? It’s the style that makes a website. But nobody wants plain white sugar. Containment is like the sponge. A beautiful design can catch the eye but it’s engaging content that will grab your heart. It’s important to be honest, insightful, and free of charge, funny. They remember it like honey is remembered by a beaver.

Navigation on a site shouldn’t make you feel like Indiana Jones in search of the Ark. Keep things simple. A menu structure that’s clear is best. Nothing worse than an unclear menu! Use logical category names. It’s not necessary to have a compass, a road map or even a compass when someone wants to find the most recent post of your blog.

Call to Action: Have you ever heard it? The secret sauce is what makes it work. It’s that cheeky little ‘Hey… don’t just sit there. Give me a button!’ button is essential. It’s important to remember not to overdo. CTAs are the digital equivalent to used car sellers. You need to find that balance like a tightrope walker over Niagara Falls. A step at the time.

Fonts! Never underestimate the importance of fonts. You should keep it readable. If you want to look stylish, try a fancy typeface. You want fonts to reflect your brand. But they shouldn’t appear as though you copied them off of a medieval scroll.

Do not forget to include your contact information in the footer. It will be easy to locate. You’ll feel better knowing you can reach out without any hassle. This is an invitation to talk, just like when a neighbor waves at you from his front porch.

To create a site that will turn heads, you need to combine visual elements with engaging content. You also have to understand your audience. As we move into the pixelated era, it is important to keep in mind that where form meets functionality. Your web design will now shine like a gem caught in sunshine!