98. 7 Design Mistakes to Avoid When You Make Your Own Website Pages

The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle

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Ever caught yourself juggling with font types or suffocating your layout with text and images? We've all been there, and it's time to streamline your brand online. Whether you're making your own website from scratch or just sprucing up a few sections, understand that functionality is just the beginning. We're peeling back the layers of design mistakes today to ensure your website isn't just operable—it's visually pleasing, too.
We cover mistakes such as ignoring the use of white space, using low-quality images, the need for clear and simple navigation menus without excessive drop-downs, and creating a brand board for reference.
01:51 - inconsistent branding
03:00 - overusing fonts and colors
04:21 - lack of visual hierarchy
05:09 - do not ignore whitespace
06:01 - low-quality images
07:49 - complicated navigation
08:42 - pre-design themes
09:43 - turning website mistakes into wins
Links & Resources:

• My Savvy DIY Site templates
• Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co
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Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode98

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