As we end the year 2019. 2020 promises to be an exciting year. For those who wish to take web development as a full time career. This post is meant to provide you with the necessary information needed for a modern website.

1. Image quality
The quality of the images you use on your website cannot be overemphasized. The quality of your image is what keeps the viewer glued to your website. Any bad image could possibly drive the viewer away. Always ensure you use good image editing software such as Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks. Finally, ensure your image extension is png or jpg. (.png is more preferable).

2. Font Type
Your Font size and type matters alot. The kind of Type you use also shows the maturity of the website. You are not working on Microsoft word were font type may really not count. For your website to be appreciated. The font type must be standard. A better resource to use for your font is https://fonts.google.com/ (Google fonts)

3. Color Palette
Perhaps of all the considerations. Your color combinations in your website also plays a vital role. Be mindful of the kind of colors you apply on your website. Never use old colors that will make the website look odd. You can make use of this color resource for your choice of color. https://material.io/resources/color/#!/?view.left=0&view.right=0&primary.color=FAFAFA (Color Tool)

4. Loading Time
Ensure you do not bore your viewers with poor loading of your page. Not many viewers will be patient to wait as time is of essence to many people. Ensure your page loads faster prior to final lauch. Areas to consider on the loading speed is the Cache memory, Bandwidth of the website, Location of Library files, Javascript files on your webage also play a vital role.

5. Cross Browser
Building a website or web application that only works on certain browsers will be completely useless as every internet user uses varies of web browsers and so restricting them to a specific browser is never a good idea. You must ensure your website has cross browser support.

6. Responsive design
Ten years ago no one would have believed that the number of mobile users on the internet would exceed the PC/desktop users on the internet. But the reality on ground is that those who visit the website via their mobile phones are very high compared to those who depend on their pcs. It there behoves on you the website designer to ensure your website is responsive. Responsive in the sense that the webpage can conveniently be viewed on any kind of mobile device including your ipad.

7.Content
What would a website without any contents look like. Your guess is as good as mine. It will be compared to a beautiful house without any furniture. Contents are what makes a website. Besides having contents that fits the description of your website. You must also ensure that the contents are properly arranged. Bearing in mind item 2 and 3 as earlier mentioned.
With this considerations been taken, be rest assured you are heading in the right directions towards becoming a website designer in 2020.

Wishing you all a Happy New year

Source: https://technoblog.dynamickeystone.com/2019/12/31/website-design-considerations/