Building an Effective Website
This week’s topics centered on the various components tied to the creation of a website. While much of the focus within the EIT program centers on the instructional design aspects of implementing and integrating learning frameworks, it’s been nice to learn just how important visual details are when designing a site for professional use. Many of the components identified as important in the design of a website typically rely on the following: fonts, typography, color palettes, and images. According to Blasbalg (2021) there are eight essential steps in the creation of a professional website. They are: Strategize your brand Approach the design Prioritize usability Prepare for search engines Professionalize your site Optimize for mobile Create compelling content Maintain your site Each of these steps includes detailed instructions on how to adapt your own website based on your individual needs. I recently developed my own professional website i...