I learned this week!

 Types of Websites

Basic website design types their purpose, scope and structure 

• Static Web Sites

            The content of static Web sites is difficult of alteration as bulk of the content like text, graphic, and multimedia content are usually stored in HTML pages and not in databases. Changing the content on multiple Web pages will be tedious and time-consuming. There is also the risk of file overwriting and the possibility of important non-content areas like security code of the site getting corrupted.

• Dynamic Web Sites

           Dynamic-content Web site has the unique advantage of not having to precariously depend on Web professionals for effecting alterations to the Website. Dynamic-content Web site, though developed by Web professionals, can be maintained directly by the site owner. Unlike Static Websites, the initial setting up costs of Dynamic-content Web sites is quite high but there will be enormous saving in subsequent maintenance costs.

• Personal Website
  
  The purpose of this type of website is to provide information about an individual or group. This type of website is run by an individual or a small group (such as a family) that contains information or any content that the individual wishes to include. The Internet address has a variety of endings.
  
  
• E-Commerce Websites

                E-Commerce websites are online stores making it convenient to shop from the comfort of your own home. E-commerce websites enable business owners to run and maintain their store from a home or office environment without the need of an expensive shopfront. This type of website also incorporates a checkout cart in order to allow you to purchase directly from the site.

• Hobby Site

             is your definitive guide to anything related to your hobby. A hobby website is normally a fun based project on a subject which you would be very familiar with.

And About C.R.A.P Designs.

• Contrast

Contrast is the differences that make an object distinguishable from the background and any other objects. That means that your graphs, illustrations and anything else that you want to stand out should be different or contrast with the print to make them more noticeable. Elements that are not supposed to be communicated in the same light should be different because making things slightly different might confuse the viewer into thinking there might be a relation between two things when the relationship really does not exist. Contrast in your design livens things up and makes things easier for people to understand.

• Repetition

If there is a relation between two points, the style should repeat for a consistent feel. Repetition means keeping design for similar themes consistent. Many people often skim text and graphics, repetition can help communicate your points when people only want to skim the message that you want to communicate. It reinforces communication and ultimately helps the reader understand. Just remember to repeat things in a consistent manner and don't overdo it. You want to make your repetition readable and effective.

• Alignment

You need to align things in an organized fashion. Everything needs to visually connect with something else that the viewer is looking at. This means that your headings and subheadings should follow the same alignment and you don't want things placed where viewers will not look. Nothing should be out of place or disconnected, if it is then it probably doesn't belong

• Proximity

Proximity is used to create relative meaning in your web design. Related elements should be grouped together; while separate design elements should have enough spacing between them to communicate they are different. You should use your document's white space to separate key points. Everything should look professional.Good design is always CRAP. I use this design principle for all my professional documents and it is always a handy design principle. Remember to check contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity before you publish any of your content and designs. Ensure that your web design and any other media you produce is effective by double-checking your work for these design principles before publishing, it will really pay off in the long run. Just make sure that you do not tell someone that his or her work is CRAP unless you want to explain why. I'm sure people will not take it as a compliment.