Professionalism

Your website must have images because these will make it look more polished, more proficient and more competent. Such a design will make people trust the information that you sell and therefore they won’t have second thoughts when thinking about accessing your website. Besides when creating a business you would like the others to believe that it is something serious and full of professionalism, as a result you must use every technique you know.

The text design

If you want your readers to have a nice time while visiting your website you should definitely pay attention at the appearance of your texts. In order to make the texts easy to read it is important to divide them into small units. This is when graphics help you. Every time you consider it necessary insert an image that will be explicit and entertaining at the same time. This way, people will enjoy themselves while reading the info they need and not to mention that they will understand faster the content of your articles, due to your graphics.

Branding

If you are just building a business both the logo and the images that you will fill your website with are representative for the brand you are creating. Therefore you will have to be extremely cautious at this factor, since you want to be unique and to differentiate yourself from the other web designers out there. Create something intelligent and original that will speak for your make from now on. Give some time to this process and ask your friends’ opinions because this is a pretty big step, and therefore no mistake is allowed.

Recognition

If you will be consistent, as far as your graphics go, your website will become more and more famous, since people have a tendency towards remembering images. Create something that you desire to be specific to your website and people won’t have a hard time remembering you. Keep in mind that you must go through this process, if you want to distinguish yourself from the other designers that sell the same product as you.

However, there are a few more things you need to know in order to deal successfully with the graphics of your website. Generally, as you can see, the graphics have a lot of advantages, but if you won’t pay attention to the following pieces of advice, your graphics may become irritating and thus disadvantageous for your website.

Distraction

If people feel that something is distracting them from getting the information they need, they will definitely leave the page. As a result you must settle a few criteria, considering the images you use on your website. Go for something related to the text, simple yet relaxing and helpful at the same time. Create something that will give uniqueness to your website and something that will help the reader set his or her sights on the target. Such images will make people forget about distractions and focus on the quality of your work. So, be more selective when it comes to the images you will insert on your website, because your last wish is to make your readers feel lost in the pictures.

Slow loading website

It is not secret that the number and the size of your pictures will affect the speed of loading. At the same time it is a universal knowledge the fact that people cherish their time. So, when they encounter a page that takes forever to load they will give up seeing its content, knowing that there is a dozen of other websites that will give them what they want faster. So, do not let the number of your images affect your popularity. Go for simplicity, when it comes to this matter, because, at least, in this case less is better.

Graphic design skills

If you are a beginner in this field, it is advisable to work under the surveillance of someone who is more experienced. This way you will develop great graphic design skills, since a professional will correct or appreciate your works. I know it must be hard to accept other’s opinion, but you need to understand that the result of your work is not for yourself, but for the entire world to see and to use. Therefore, you must take some classes and work with some talented people and your graphic design will be polished already to be exposed. Do not use a product that hasn’t been evaluated before (if you are a beginner) otherwise you will ruin the entire web design.

As you can see if you are a professional you will manage to create a brand and to get recognition. It is important to become aware of the importance of the graphic design, if you want to be successful in this career. Try new things, get inspired and respect your readers, if you want to have a long and lasting relationship with them. And more importantly, you ought to understand that everything is important and as a result you must give 100% regardless of the process you are dealing with. Be serious with every aspect that has to do with your website and you will reap the rewards.

To conclude, every web designer should understand that graphics on a website are essential, since they manage to create a complete and accomplished look. Not to mention that their real power is to send various feelings and emotions to people, sometimes even better than some texts. And, one last tip web designers should take into consideration is that one should handle these with care, because if not treated properly, graphics could become quite disadvantageous.

Also, every web designer should use images on his or her website, because this will help them create a make, design something original for their website and relate to their readers. Not to mention that through your pictures you will transmit more messages and feelings than a text would. So, do not miss the advantages that graphics will bring to your website and at the same time you should remember to “handle them with caution”.

1. Select a new Header image

Website is primarily a visual tool, which means the appearance affects its success dramatically. Changing the Header image of your website may seem a very small act but it will have a profound impact on your own perception of your site and your readers. Always choose something relevant to your products, services and industry. Give it a bold try and be original at the same time – after all, who isn’t sick of seeing the WordPress Twenty Ten Header?

2. Enhance SEO

When you first started to build the site, you probably thought about SEO, but left it at that after the site is done. SEO isn’t that complex though. Well, for instance, now that 2013 is here, why don’t you take advantage of all that ‘new year energy’ and sort out your Meta Description? Meta Description is what search engine displays in the searching results area. If well written, a lot more users can be drawn to your site.

Make sure your description is within 160 characters as Google truncates information after this; keep it short and concise.

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3. Change the best font

You should also consider the font in which your content is displayed. There are plenty articles online about the most popular webpage fonts; it’s never easy to choose the most suitable font among those numerous kinds. Ultimately you need to combine practicality and aesthetic appeal to achieve the perfection. Choose something which looks great as well as easy for the readers’ eyes.

Take a look at some successful websites for inspiration. Remember you don’t have to restrain your site in just one font type. There are different options for heading and the main body part– just make sure they complement one another and retain unity of style across the site as a whole.

4. Check landing pages

Email campaign is one of the most cost-effective ways of drumming up new business and gaining more potential chances from existing customers. Your email campaign will provide each recipient with a link, make sure that the link is not dead and that it actually directs consumers to a relevant part of your website. The information promised in the email and further details of extra offers should be displayed and arranged logically on your website.

5. Review your navigation

How a website looks is one thing and how it works is whole another story. Take time to review your sitemap and navigation list and ensure everything flows smoothly. Single-page design generates a simplistic feel and poses an easy and clean interface for users to navigate through, while multi-page website is an option with different benefits. Navigation pattern is so important to a website that it really is worthy of your time and attention. jQuery can be applied to breathe new air into the navigation section.

6. Choose a new set of Social Media buttons

Today’s world is dominated by activities which take place across social media platforms so it is important that you make this a focus of your website. While you will almost certainly have already linked your website to your social profiles, just spend a few minutes to go over all the connection, make sure they are correctly connected to your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or whatsoever, also the placement of these social media icons should be reviewed. Placing icons that link to social media profiles in the website’s header section is always a good idea. Visitors are more likely to pay attention to stuffs placed in such important area.

Adding some social bookmarks to any blog post is also nice option to increase the potential activity of sharing among viewers. You can give your website a fresh look by choosing a new set of icons to go with your existing social media buttons, or choose a new social media plugin entirely.

These tweaks aren’t too drastic but still yield some nice results if you want to freshen up your blog or website ready for 2013.

While building a whole new website out of nothing isn’t an easy task, you got so many things to consider before getting started.You really have to find a good business website hosting provider, who ensures good website database management, choose a suitable general layout, perfect concept, appropriate color tone and so on. You will have to spend a lot of time in clearing these stuffs out.

Actually, the process of building a website can be easier than that! Here in this post, we’ve gathered 20 fabulous website PSD templates for you. Based on these PSD templates, your workload of building a website all by yourself can be largely reduced thus save your precious time and energy. You can edit the PSD files to your own likes and finally create a website that’s amazing and unique.

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1. David Guetta

David Guetta received the title of the best DJ of the year. But personally, I don’t think the website is up to such a high standard. It is a little bit over agglomerate…am I wrong?

2. Tiesto

Tiesto is a website which has truly abundant information, it seems impossible not to find what you are searching for. Everything is fine except that the automatic player may be annoying to some people (including me).

3. Deadmau5

Lots of DJs are posting photos taken together with their fans but Deadmau5 has  some interesting Instagram images at the lower part of the website, mostly the images are about cats, so, if you are a cat-loving person, do not miss these.

4. Armin Van Buuren

I am a big fan of Armin van Buuren, I really like the website…simple, complete, enjoyable!

5. Skrillex

Currently the website is under construction, you can sign up to be informed when they are back. The coming soon page is cool, so let’s just expect how amazing the reconstructed site will be when they finished.

6. Daft Punk

Like the Skrillex above, Daft Punk is also undergoing a reconstruction process. It might be a little depressing not being able to visit its site at the moment, but for a better site in the future, the waiting is worthwhile.

7. Avicii

Avicii is a young and talented DJ that has a promising future ahead. His website has a color palette that is similar to Armin’s. Clear and neat style of the website reduces visual tension and saves your eyes from those over-bright night club neon lights.

8. Swedish House Mafia

Swedish House Mafia has a website with a minimalist style that doesn’t fatigue the eyes of viewers. News about Swedish House Mafia is being displayed on the website to let visitors know what is going on with the DJ.

9. Paul Van Dyk

I am in love with this website.  It reflects the style of the DJ. Besides, the navigation pattern is very enjoyable to follow. Definitely, you should visit the website to make your own judgement.

10. Afrojack

It is a nice website with a modern approach, it is a typical DJ style website. Also, it is very popular nowadays to make an integration of active social media presences.

11. Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond is worth its name with this wonderful website. The whole site reminds you of the night club environment, simply by laying your eyes on the page, and you will know it is related to DJs.

12. Steve Aoki

Steve Aoki proposes a website with a new style that’s different from the rest. Being different makes it stand out among the others. Personally, I enjoy the website a lot, the cartoon style headline fonts and the comic like slideshow appear specially interesting to me.

13. ATB

Not many DJ websites require users to register and log in to see what is on the site, ATB is among the very few to do so.  Just follow the instructions and probably you won’t regret the registration procedure when you see its fantastic webpage. There it has everything you need to know about ATB, a blog is also included.

14. Ferry Corsten

Ferry Corsten is a great DJ and there is no doubt about that, but sadly his website isn’t appreciated as much as himself as a DJ. His website seems to be stuffed with too many information, thus loses its focal point.

15. Axwell

Axwell comes with a totally different look. A bog logo of Axwell, which is a large designed letter A is placed on the page. It is compelling and amazing to look at. Unfortunately, the player doesn’t seem to be the best solution here. Users can’t stop the music being played.

16. Sander Van Doorn

It is another wonderful website. The impressive header is large and its colorful background serves so well against the navigation design in white color. Fans are provided with fresh information and new tracks constantly.

17. Dash Berlin

Many days after I visited the website of Dash Berlin, I still have that very fresh memory in my mind. He calls his website “Dash Berlin World.” Like ATB, which we have talked about earlier, users have to sign in to visit the web content. Wanna see what the website is like? Check it yourself.

18. Sebastian Ingrosso

The websites adopt 3D technique to show the image of Sebastian himself. Designed in a minimalist style, the website tries to offer its viewers a most simple and clean interface.

19. Markus Schulz

Markus Schluz is a website with clear lay out, the left part is mainly images while on the right side, social media connections are provided. And the “Latest Forum Topics” displays all the instant interaction going on between Markus himself and web visitors.

20. Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris must have hired a really professional web designer to do his website. The headline comes in an electronic watch time style font. To make it even more interesting, the website adopts a time-tunnel like background.

Conclusion

In short, the DJs have really awesome websites. The most obvious feature is that the DJs want to generate a better interaction with the visitors, especially, their fans.  That’s why all websites lay heavy emphasis on the social media integration, we call find the famous Facebook and Twitter signs on almost all sites.

Chanel

Chanel is a world famous brand specializing in luxury goods, handbags and etc. Its website demonstrates the elites of the brand – classic and noble. Black and white combination is classical combination that will never be out of date; and pictures are perfectly fit with the atmosphere. However, as you move mouse to different directories, you will have a totally different feelings; it is more than black and white.

Calvin Klein

Another classical website with black and white combination. The website layout is clean and simple without any clutter, but gives the sense of fashionable classic.

Y-3

Y-3 is a special website dominated by pictures. There are not too many words; the pictures will lead you to the very end of your experience.

Louis Vuitton

Website of Louis Vuitton is full of surprises. At the very beginning, it is a label wall full of historical atmosphere; after you choose your location, it is totally a different feel; the pictures are flowing; you are going to experience different feels with each rotation of pictures.

Gucci

The design expresses the features of Gucci — top grade, fashion and luxury. From bright to dark, the layered color makes website full of tastes.

Christian Dior

The first sight is shocking; as you entering in, the pictures will lead you to experience the elegance of Dior.

Pierre Cardin

This is a great design! It is a website full of surprises. At the home page, there is different sound and picture for each directory; as you move on, there is a picture gallery along with the time axis. The design jump out from the traditional layout. Check the surprise when you move mouse to each picture. This is my favorite.

Miss Sixty

Black and red is another excellent combination. It creates an enthusiastic and sexy atmosphere which provokes you desire. The whole website keeps the unified style whatever webpage you are in.

G-Star

Brown and black is a fashionable combination that symbolizes modern and cool.

Gianni Versace

The excellent example of using big pictures. The designer adopts one element – big picture, and takes best advantages of it to bring huge visual shock. Almost all the web pages are demonstrated by big pictures.

Guess

The flash is little bit slowly to download; but as soon as you enter in, it’s totally a different feel. You were driven into the shopping surroundings created by flash and music.

Only

Every time I step into an Only store, it feels like a fun, colorful and creative world. The website expresses the exact feelings – fashion, energy and youth. That’s something could be felt in Only.

Adidas

At the first sight, it’s just pictures; but as you move mouse to Derrick Rose, you are going to find his secrets. Each one has its secret.

Nike

It is a website full of sport atmosphere, the playground, clothes and shoes are going to activate any cell of your body. I just can’t wait to join a football game.

Converse

Converse style is unique. The background has the sense of soft and texture; the picture frames seem like shoelace; and most attractively, pictures are flowing with your mouse. It is special one.

Jack & Johns

The rolling bar is cool, it has a 3D effect; each side has a cool flash. It is just like you are enjoying a movie. Cool and handsome, pretty match with Jack & Johns spirit.

Conclusion:

Those examples are really great. The website needs to demonstrate the core features of the brand. An excellent design really helps a lot in building the brand value.

Since I am planning my next adventure this time, I have been looking at loads of travel related websites recently. Most of them are nifty and catch my attention. And also, they have given me some inspiration in my design work. Hope you can also get some inspirations from the beautiful layouts and natural scenery.

1. Brookside Resort

Brookside Resort is just 3 blocks from downtown Gatlinburg but when you’re on the property, it feels like you’re miles away from anything but peaceful relaxation. The unique color and design of wood background are interpretation of wonderful amenities, just like you are at home. The random display of pictures tells you that Brookside Resort is full of happiness and freedom. Maybe the relax atmosphere brings web designer the feelings of family and love, so I went through the website with a light heart.

2. Xitang

Xi Tang is a living ancient Chinese town, which is level, densely distributed with rivers and has a very quiet natural environment. Through a bird’s-eye view of the whole town, green waves ripple everywhere and every family resides near water. The web designer use Chinese monochromes to express the whole old town, which like a poem and a picture. Although the designer use simple color as background, what I feel from it are pinkish walls, stylish bridges, slantwise sun shine and the fragrance of wine drifts. The whole website drives me to go there and experience the earthly paradise.

3. Discover Ireland

Ireland, perched on the northwest tip of Europe, is the one place in the world where even time getting lost will be worthwhile…it is full of ancient myths and legends to uncover. The whole website layout is pure and clean, just like the amazing landscape. Green is grass’s color while blue is sky’s. The simple tinting makes people thinking about nature. After go through the website, I have a feeling, that is, if I go there sometime, I’ll return home with memories that will last a lifetime.

4. Fiji Travel

Set in the tropical South Pacific, Fiji, is an island of White sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees, pristine oceans and waterways. Fiji, has an unique and precious asset- smiling and generous. Special geographic environment, hot weather and island life make people in Fiji are full of passion and happiness. The web designer uses the local elements and beautiful smile to express the unique Fiji.

5. Windrock lodge

Windrock Lodge is a 1,800-square-foot cabin located on three wooded acres at the foot of Windrock Mountain. In order to express the unique feature of Windrock, the website background are woodsiness. Just like Brookside Resort, the woodsiness background brings people feelings of home and warmth. Maybe, home feelings and warmth are the main conception of Windrock.

6. Discover Tennessee

The whole design is full of pleasure and romontic. Even I haven’t went there, I am deeply attracted by the Fairy Tales. The blue sky, colorful fire balloon, cartoon buildings and green land, are harmonious in the picture. When you move the mouse to left or right, the picture will also move. Just like wander my passion in a trail to explore an historic town square, an idyllic nature or a trek to one of the Volunteer State’s inimitable distilleries.

7. Go Hawii

The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, the six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. The designer creates this website with seas, mountains, and infectious colors, which makes Hawaii is Adventurer’s paradise.

8. Vacation in Supetarska Draga

The web designer use pure background, profusion color, and simple designs to mark the locations. Make us dream about perfect retreat on one of the most beautiful Adriatic islands. According the design, I could image the joyful moment of swimming, tanning or simply enjoying sunsets

From the above beautiful websites, I found that most travel website use large-scale professional photographs as website background. It is really a most straight-forward way to convince a visitor of the destinations or service’s appeal. When use the big and attractive pictures, most good web designer pay much attention on applying some effects and filters to photos to achieve the best visual impact.

Natural scenes always have the power to inspire a designer. When you are short of inspirations, try to enjoy the creative nature-related websites. You will be refreshed with energies and filled of insights. Or, you have enough time, go out, to broaden your mind, just like me!

3D effects used correctly in web design can create a feeling of depth and make a website more stylish, unique and impressive. They can also highlight something in particular by drawing the visitor’s attention. 3D graphics can be applied in various elements, such as logo, banner, typography, background, ribbon, sidebar, navigation, menu and other items or the decoration of featured articles.

In this post, you will find 20 amazing 3D graphics for web design to help inspire you. We hope you will enjoy this article share it.

1. Stay Green. Go Red

If you are creating a recycle related website, maybe this 3D graphic will help you gain some inspiration.

2. 3D Type Design by markie darkie

 Although this graphic uses typography as a central theme, it may give us inspiration of designing web elements like banner or logo with 3D effects.

3. Steven Wittens

As you see, this is a website that uses 3D template.  Such 3D graphic makes a website more impressive and creative.

4. Narhir Design

Obviously, this website creates a depth visual look by the using of 3D design, giving you a unique and cool impression.

5.  From The Couch

 3D graphics here are used as colorful ribbons to decorate the menu and other parts of the website.

6. Icon Drawer

As its name says, this website is a showcase of icons. The use of drawer like 3D navigation gives you an idea that if you open this drawer, you will find what you need.

7. Marc Mendell

  This is a 3D graphic used as a website banner, very impressive.

8. Cube Scripts

This 3D graphic is used as a website layout. It looks like that this site has dozens of pages, just like a book.

9. 3D Business Background

This stock graphic maybe used as an abstract 3D website background. Such 3D graphic will show visitors that this site is about architecture or stock related business.

10. woman to woman

It is another example of using 3D layout to create an impressive website.

11. 3D PaperVision 3D template3D Template

Without doubt, this 3D web banner is very attractive. If your site contains gallery of pictures, you may design an eye catching layout like this.

12. Delibar

Delibar also uses 3D design to create a candy like banner. It well demonstrates the slogan of “Delibar, Delicious client for Mac”.

13. Oasis

 The popular oasis drink uses a landscape 3D design as its website background, very funny.

14. Upstate Design

 This is a logo using 3D effect. It looks like that the capital letters “UP” is standing up or in an up state, which conveys the company name “Upstate” in a special way. Such creative 3D logo will help viewers remember this website.

15. Summer is going out

This is a typography centered 3D graphic. If you treat typography on your website as 3D design like this, rather than something you ‘type’ into a keyboard, it will look great.

16. Coming through

It is a great looking 3D typography and it can be used as banner or something.

17. Tree

 This is an awesome 3D graphic that can help you design a wonderful website template or banner.

18. Stillontherun

 This is another great 3D design of typography that can be used as wonderful logo or other web elements.

19. Colorful web ribbons

 Surely, you will get some web design inspiration in details like ribbons from such 3D graphic. Visitors are willing to read well designed websites.

20. 3D web icons

These colorful 3D web icons will make your websites more beautiful and attractive.

The above 3D graphics are good examples of 3D usage to make your websites stand out. Hope you will get some inspiration from this showcase, and if you have some great 3D graphics for web design, we will appreciate your sharing in comment.