Web Design Ideas, Tools and Tips

Web design ideas for building a small business website.

The best place to get ideas for building your small business website is on the internet. That's right, on the internet. Just spend some time looking at a lot of websites until you find one the fits your needs and personality. You might even consider looking at websites in a similar business you are considering. Also, there are many webpage templates that you can purchase if you're not sure how to use the other information.

The things I'm looking for is layout and colors. When I find what I'm looking for, I then go to the source code to get a feel for how they constructed the layout and especially the color codes. You never, ever want to copy the code verbatim or use the exact colors. It's just a personal preference for me to create my own style. I just use the website as a basic reference to get my so-called creativity started.

Colors may be a problem to get if they us a cascading style sheet file, you'll have to download their CSS file to find the colors, then work from there to create your own colors. This way you won't have to feel guilty about infringing on their creativity, copyright or for that matter, copy or rewrite their content. Remember, you're just looking for web design ideas to create your own website, not to copy someone else's creativity. I know, I'm walking on thin ground here. Keep in mind, your honor, integrity and honesty is far more important.

Web design tools for building a small business website.

What are web design tools? They are small programs that can analysis your webpage for specific areas such as, word count, correct html code and other types of correct coding, link integrity, etc. etc.

Web design tools are abundant on the internet. Some will charge you for their use, other offer theirs for free with the potential that you may realize you may need there help and I have found most of them are honorable, however, some are not.

Now you will undoubtedly see through me when I recommend Google's Web Design Tools. They are very good, helpful, and most important, they take into consideration what is best to get good placement on their and other search engines.

Web design tips for building a small business website.

Webdesign tips are also abundant on the internet, especially from web designer websites, Can you believe that? Again, they are thinking, later, you may need their help, and many will.

Just a personal note here, this is how I learned to design my own initial websites. I had more time than money. However, here is that annoying caveat, not all website web designers are the same, and some are just starting or are not practicing honorable ethics, in other words they really do not have the experience necessary to give you tried and proven tips that really work.

Pros and cons of web design ideas, tools and tips

Bottom line, be sure your research covers more than one opinion of any particular web design tip, including mine! And, if you have the budget, don't hesitate to ask for help. Just be sure you interview several web designer or consultants first and make sure you have a written agreement as to what you expect them to provide.

Internet small business resources

• United States Small Business Administration
• Counselors of America's Small Business (Score)