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Mistakes To Avoid When Using Capture Page Templates

Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by Vince Cianci in Blog & Website Design Tips & Tools

Using Capture Page Templates For A Website.

Capture Page Templates are very affordable (sometimes free) and they can save you a lot of effort and time when you want to create a new layout for your website, capture page or blog etc. However, a lot of people make mistakes in the process of choosing and using web templates that they end up with something that was unlike the image they had in mind. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid those mistakes.

The first obvious mistake you should be aware of is using a template that is very popular. I can here you thinking ‘why not use something that has already been proven’?! The thing is if many people use the same template, your website will not appear unique at all and your credibility as a solid, different website will be tarnished. For example, if your main page is an Affiliate site for many of the wonderful products out there,  people will see this and know that the site has zero authority because it’s ‘replicated’ and will hit the ‘back button’, I know I personally do this. In other words, you will appear generic just like your next-door neighbors who are all trying to market the same thing!

You cant appear original or unique with these tpyes of Templates either. You also cant convey your personal value to the reader which is of utmost importance.

The whole point of using web templates is to save time and effort. You just change the title and appropriate details and you’re done. The biggest mistake some people make is to customize the template beyond recognition. While that may be good in the sense that you’re creating a unique graphic, you’re defying the very purpose of using a web template which is saving time and effort. So keep changes to a minimum.

However, on the opposite side, if a template you decide to use is suitable but some changes must be made to suit your site’s theme, then you will have to take some time to make the changes. For example, you can find a very nice template that suits your hobby site except the original designer has put an image of stamps in the header. You can find images of people and telephones to replace the stamps for your telecommunications site. However, do only make the necessary changes and don’t redesign the whole template. In some circumstances, some people simply make the wrong choice of templates. This is a very subjective issue but you have to be careful in selecting templates to suit your audience. Do not choose templates just because they are pretty, choose them because they serve your purpose.

10 Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

A good site is one that is remembered. We all remember tv ads and radio ads that have been cleverly crafted or use some kind of jingle or special theme. I was watching Transformers 2 recently and an ad came on for something and mentioned the name “Peter Jackson” Immediately myself and the girl next to me in the cinema who I did NOT know sang the theme song to “Peter Jackson” symaltaneously! Peter Jackson is a men’s suit brand here in Australia! We both laughed at eachother!

1. Be Creative: Following a trend doesn’t make you different, creating a trend does.

2. Be Daring: Push the boundaries and step out of the comfort zone. We like to be pushed but don’t go overboard.

3. Be Funny: But not a comedi

an. Humor shows intelligence and personality.

4. Be a Leader: Who do you notice first in a crowd? Leaders or Followers?

5. Be Sure: Being confident is attractive but don’t be cocky.

6. Seek the Right Attention: Aim for people to remember your positive attributes.

7. Be Respectful: Push boundaries but mind your manners.

8. Be Knowledgeable:  Express your areas of expertise quickly so people stay on your site.

9. Show, Don’t Tell: The ones who stand out are the ones who go beyond mere words. (I personally am working on this one)

10. Be Yourself: You really want to stand out in a crowd? Be yourself. There’s no other YOU in this world.

While this post is about Web Templates, it’s important to keep the above 10 steps in check if you want to stand out in a crowd and be remembered.

When Is the Right Time to Redesign A Site?

If you run a website, chances are you often wonder whether it is the right time to do a total redesign of the layout of your website. Network Marketing Blog has just had a redesign so here are some points to consider:

Are you thinking of a redesign just for the sake of it? If you answered yes to that question, it is not yet the right time to do a redesign. Remember, a design serves a specific purpose. If you are not sure whether to do an overhaul of your site, keep in mind that your current design might have a specific purpose that you might not know about. You will lose that function if you do a redesign. On the other hand, if your website has had the same website design since 1990, perhaps it is high time to do a redesign. The last thing you would ever want to happen to your site is when visitors leave your site without taking a look at your content just because the design is old fashioned. If this is your case, here are some points to ponder before doing a redesign.

Redesigning your website is like performing plastic surgery on it. Your website loses its current identity (for the better or worse) and your regular visitors might not recognize your new design at first glance. You risk losing them just because they thought they landed on the wrong page. Hence, it is very important that you retain a characteristic feature from your old layout. Perhaps it is the logo of your site; perhaps it is the same text style for the title for your site. To play it safe, put a poll on your site to let your visitors do the talking. If they think it is necessary for the website to have a fresh look, give it to them! I didnt do this before my resdesign because I KNEW without a shadow of a doubt it needed a redeisgn! Viewers told me!

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