So you want to get into web design? Or you’re already into it, but have no idea what you’re doing or where to get started? In either of those cases, it’s a good thing that you came across this article because I’m going to tell you everything you need to know to begin your journey into the illustrious world of web design.

First, it’s important to understand that web design at its core is the process of planning, developing, and arranging content online. Nowadays, creating a website goes well beyond just aesthetics with modern-day websites focusing a lot on overall functionality. Web design is related to more than just websites, as it also includes mobile apps, web apps, and user interface design.

There is a not-so-well-known fact that web design can actually have a substantial impact on your performance in search engines like Bing, Yahoo, or Google? I know what you’re thinking, that’s a lot to take in so far but fear not! This article will shed some light on this oftentimes daunting task and provide you with some insight into how to create a website that not only looks and functions great but also ranks high in search engines.

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Products that provide an outstanding user experience, like most smartphones, are solely designed with more than the product’s consumption or use in mind but also the entire process of acquiring, owning, and even problem-solving. Its typical for UX designers to not focus on creating usable products instead, they focus on other facets of the user experience, such as pleasure, immersive’s, functionality, efficiency, and fun. Ergo, there is not one definable definition of what a good user experience is. Instead, we judge a good user experience on whether or not a particular product or service meets the need that we’re trying to meet.

UX design is not the same thing as UI design

If you’re not very familiar with UX or UI, it’s easy to see how they can be commonly mistaken for one another. UI refers to the user interface, and while it is a very important part of the entire experience, it primarily serves as the service layer of a product. Perhaps part of the reason for the confusion is that people tend to associate the word “design” with visuals. Even though the user interface is a crucial aspect of the user experience, it’s just the surface layer of a product.

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un fact! Are you aware that the average American spends around 5 hours a day using their smart devices? Maybe that number is shocking to you or perhaps you thought it was higher, no matter how you look at it, we live in the age of technology and because of that, it’s never far from our fingertips. Those 5 hours could be spent messaging, posting photographs or videos, playing games, even working! No matter what you choose to do on your phone, there’s a really good chance that you’re using some sort of application while you’re doing it.

With this huge wave of popularity comes an even larger wave of competition. And since competition is a good thing by keeping us challenged, when we jump into a world where apps are created as faster as we can download them, it’s easy to see how it can be both an intimidating yet rewarding venture designing them. If you think that application design is a path that you want to travel down there are a few things you should know. Now, this guide won’t explain everything, but it will give you enough information to answer your basic questions and point you in the right direction.

What do I do first?

First things first, you need to come up with an idea. Today, it’s becoming harder and harder to come up with original ideas but in doing so, you’ll have something that sets you apart from the competition. Having a unique approach to application design is integral to your success and can ultimately be the difference between creating an app that is popular and widely used or one that falls to the bottom of search results, never to be seen again. The latter is what I want to help you avoid, and to do that, we need to understand the tools for creating an amazing application.

Stunningly gorgeous interfaces, comprehensive simplicity, and easy navigation are 3 of the most important aspects when it comes to creating a great app. You want the people who use it to tell their friends, understand the purpose of the app, have no problem navigating through it, and make sure that it’s something that they’ll want to keep coming back to.

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