You might already know how a website works, but do you actually know how to design one? Playing around with HTML and adding design features takes quite a bit of skill. Learning about this is an excellent first step in your quest to learn great web design techniques. If you are ready, start with these tips below that can help.

Test your site to ensure it passes a NoScript test. Download and run the NoScript extension on Firefox and find out if the site is readable? Certain content cannot be read unless scripts are present. A blank site without scripts can create big problems.

Pay attention to the background of your website. While some websites utilize moving GIF backgrounds, opt for simple background since these moving backgrounds can make text hard to read. Choose backgrounds that coordinate with your site, rather than clashing with it, and your message will be …