Google has begun using the speed of websites as a criterion in their search engine positions. After all, Internet users get frustrated when any website takes forever to load.
Minimalist web design may now be considered classic rather than new and trendy, but sometimes styles endure for a reason. The less data on the page, the faster your site loads, and the higher your website can display in Google search listings. Moreover, a cluttered website can be confusing to visitors, causing them to click elsewhere for their information or shopping needs. With a minimalist design, you can easily create a focused, user-friendly site.
Graphic designers often have trouble with a minimalist approach, either thinking that the final design looks unfinished or because they can’t resign themselves to creating a page with so few elements. Remember, though, that “minimal” doesn’t necessarily equal “boring.” Yes, the page remains somewhat bare, but creating a powerful focal point keeps it interesting.
Start by stripping your site down to its essential elements. Get rid of excess widgets, social media graphics, unnecessary descriptions, and anything else that doesn’t enhance the site. Then, take a look at your overall web design to ensure you’ve used the whitespace effectively. Whitespace can be a powerful tool in directing the user’s attention. Then step back and consider the other elements graphic design schools drill into you during your first year–color, balance, alignment, and contrast. Use them wisely and your minimalist web design may stand out from the rest entirely because of its simplistic beauty and, of course, its inherently user-friendly nature.
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15 Comments
Although i didn’t know about minimalism improving search engine positions, I totally agree with simplicity. In my opinion, white space lets the information breath on the page, which in turn makes it really easy for the viewer to navigate through.
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I think that a minimalist approach to web design is most effective as it follows form and function, when having lots of items on a website it often confuses the user on where they should be looking and what the main focus of the site is.
Nice information about how speed can play a vital part.
Yea the simple themed websites are gaining popularity..The great web designers would soon loose their jobs, giving way to SEO experts..am I correct.
Helpful info you have there , I guess with lesser distracting stuff, users can focus more on the content also. Keep your posts going
Minimalist designs are now a growing trend for web design. If you design a minimalist website, you are providing a better website for seo and an in-trend design.. Winner all round!
Great Post,
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I hope that Google is not putting TOO much emphasis on load speed, this would especially hurt media rich websites. Another good alternative is to get some good image and video compression tools to make your file size as small as possible.
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I have been noticing this trend lately myself. I will be redesigning my site to be less bulky and more simplistic in the near future. As for client sites I have been preaching minimalism to them for some time now.
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I totally agree with simplicity. In my opinion, white space lets the information breath on the page, which in turn makes it really easy for the viewer to navigate through.
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