Is it time for a website redesign?
Well many of us might not redesign our website because we get too attached to the original design. However, it is good to learn when is the right time to redesign because your website might be outdated. This blog will cover how to redesign your website appropriately to your liking and when is the right time for a revamp.
Importance of User Experience
User experience is how a person feels when interacting with a system. The importance of user experience is to provide your users with their necessities. The purpose is to provide a positive experience to the user so they stay loyal to you. A comfortable user experience will rank your website higher in the SEO ranking. Creating an advantage over your other competitors.
How visual elements affect your website
Using appealing visual elements can have a significantly positive effect on your website. Having a visual that is not too bright or too dark will let your user have a safe and comfortable experience, and overall improve your website’s effectiveness. On top of that, if you were to use the color palette of your brand, this would give your site its own identity and will be more recognizable by others. To improve your visual elements further, try adding well-chosen images that can create a connection with your user.
Functionality
Redesigning your website will get rid of the outdated features of your site. This can overall improve the functionality and speed your website operates. Redesigning your website will give you opportunities to add new ideas and test what is suitable for you. Letting you include mobile responsiveness and navigation. This makes your website able to be visited on different devices other than computers and adding a navigation makes it easier to navigate within your site.
Successful redesign outcomes
There have been a lot of businesses successful after redesigning their website. Here I will list some of the most successful redesign outcomes.
Jami Lin’s Redesign
Jami Lin‘s website before redesign had a retro design, that was fitting with the 90s theme. It was to make it more memorable, but they later on decided to change it to more modern.
Here is the Before:
Before
Here is after:
After
Jami Lin’s website after redesign became more friendly to users. The redesign got rid of the crowded and narrow spacing and wordings. It improved user experience and made it easier for users to navigate.
Kid’s Place Childcare Modern Redesign
Kid’s Place Childcare before had a bit complex and pleasant design to, but later on, they decided to make it simpler and easier to navigate.
Here is the before:
Here is the after:
After the redesign, Kid’s Place Childcare enhanced its user experience. They added buttons such as a navigation bar and “return to top” to make it less confusing for users, traveling within the site.
Conclusion
In conclusion, redesigning your website brings a lot of improvements to your site. It lets you try out new ideas and increase the effectiveness of your site. A lot of things should be considered when redesigning your site, this includes User experience, Visual elements, and Functionality. A good user experience makes a user more loyal to your site. Visual elements make your site more appealing to users. Finally, functionality improves how your website operates.
Is it time for you to redesign your site? If you were thinking of redesigning your site, I would recommend taking this blog as a guide to help you follow through on what needs to be done for a good outcome. Tune in for more future guiding blogs.