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Web design is an art that only a few can master. All web designers have to be talented and innovative, but some are more intricately engaged with their occupation than their counterparts. On account of an ever expanding number of web designers desiring to get into website design profession, a wide range of misconceptions have cropped up. Following are some such myths.

Myth #1: It is good to have flash on the site

Flash is sophisticated software that boosts the aesthetics of a web page but it is dispensable. Adding flash to a web site is not the only way to beautify it. There are various other ways such as introduction of varied colors, pictures and cartoons that can improve the aesthetic semblance of a site. Moreover, flash is usually a large software that takes a considerable amount of time to load on the page. Hence, the web pages that include flash take additional time to load. Also, if you integrate flash in a web site, the designer should provide an option of a non-flash version to users to allow speedy transmission of information in case the internet connection of the user is slow.

Myth #2: Multiple colors make the site appealing

Most website design professionals want to use vivid colors to lend a touch of vivacity to the web pages. However, an over-use of too many colors mars the overall impression of a site. It is advisable to make a very careful selection and limit the usage to a maximum of 3-5 colors per page. A single color may be utilized for highlighting the page hyper-links all through a website to providing easy readability.

Myth #3: Images make the site attractive

Web designers prescribe the usage of images for increasing the overall attractiveness of a website. However, an overuse of images, cartoons or pictures wrecks the sobriety of the website, and may serve as a major put off for the visitors. Also, web pages incorporating picture usually take some time to load. Since the attention span of the user is very limited, needless clutter of images and delay in loading pages may prompt them to leave and move on to some other site.

Myth #4: Web pages look the same through multiple browsers

As opposed to the general belief, web sites tend to look different when viewed through different browsers. It is important for website designers to test and review their sites using different browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome,, etc for ensuring clarity, good resolution and appeal. Nowadays mobile internet has also become common. Hence, designers should also include mobile browsers in their review of the web sites.

Myth #5: It is important to employ professionals for web designing

Undeniably, experienced web designers are better versed with the complexities of web designing than amateurs. Nevertheless, it does not mean that beginners cannot learn and handle the tricks of the trade. With due time and continued devotion, amateurs may also try their hand at website designing and development. It is not the forte of professional designers only. If you are a novice and want to design and develop your website, by all means, go ahead and learn how to do it yourself. Daljeet Sidhu is the author of this article.

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