Bojegar Systems

2011-12-09T00:40:00.001-05:00

W3 Sshools Online

2011-07-23T15:43:00.004-04:00

One of the best resources for beginners looking to learn web design online is:

The Problem with Shopping Cart Systems...

2011-01-17T16:44:00.000-05:00

A few things you need to consider when thinking about shopping carts:

Mandatory input fields should be obviously marked.
Reasonable session times should be allowed.
The input boxes should be lined up and grouped appropriately.
In country selection boxes, countries of the majority of your customers should come first.
Insure that the system used does not erase data from multiple fields upon finding one incorrect entry.
Express checkout should be allowed, unless opening an account is in some way critical to the process.
The cart system should make password complexity suggestions, not demands.
If a CAPTCHA system is used for anti-bot security, messages must be readable by most people.
If the customer decides to go back and edit the cart, they shouldn't have to re-input data (except the fields they need to edit).
Marketing data input should be completely optional (example: how did you find us, what kind of music do like etc.).
All advertising and offers from associated companies should be left out of the cart process.

These are things that, if included, will make your customer's shopping experience more enjoyable and increase the likelihood of their return.

Graphics & Web Site Design...

2010-10-26T12:34:00.000-04:00

The most important factor in producing a viable web site is satisfying your customer's needs. While the textual data supplied tends to be the meat and potatoes of the site, one must never forget the importance of the graphics. The images are the site's spices & sauces, clarifying the text, giving the customer direction and amplifying the site's message. Images draw in and keep the customer's attention, directing the customer toward important items of information, and keeping them focused. Text alone may supply the needed data, but without the graphics, the customer's eyes and attention will wander.

Customer Expectations...

2010-10-07T11:41:00.000-04:00

A partnership with a customer can only be built when you have identified the needs of the customer, can understand the customer's behavior and can solicit & understand the customer's feedback. Your customer needs to receive what they have paid for and are expecting. Promises made must be promises delivered. It must be remembered that accuracy is always an assumed standard in business. When present, accuracy is taken for granted, but when absent, it swiftly leads to customer dissatisfaction.

The Importance of Well Constructed Navigational Links...

2010-05-11T15:14:00.000-04:00

How often, when surfing to a new site, do you find the navigational links frustrating? Often links are miss-labeled, not labeled or just plain unintelligible. Buttons that blend into the page background, unhelpful names, or no name at all can be maddening! All links should match the design, layout and overall look for the page, but if they offer any road blocks for the customer, he/she will quickly lose interest and move on to another site that is easier to use and less frustrating. As a designer, you must always keep the customer in mind, making the navigation elements simple and obvious.

"REMEMBER THE K.I.S.S. PRINCIPLE..."

The Importance of Graphics...

2010-05-07T12:50:00.000-04:00

Graphics design is all about positioning, color contrasts and addressing viewer needs. When we first look at a graphic or logo, what catches our eye? The layout should draw the viewer in and color combinations should please the eye. Having attracted the viewer, the impact of the image must capture their interest and make them want to look further. The content can be brilliant, but if boredom sets in and the viewer never gets past the beginning, it was a wasted effort.

"GET THEIR ATTENTION... HOLD THEIR ATTENTION... MAKE THEM WANT MORE..."