Some links:
Adobe suggests
From Adobe website (This is what I expected Tiki Navigation Revamp should have been started from... )
IA should always be formulated with the target user in mind. Thus, as soon as you have the content, conduct a series of card sorting sessions with your target audience to arrange it. The point of the activity is to see how users perceive the website’s content pieces. When you understand how your content should be organized, you can design proper pages and define a logical URL structure. Top structure e.g. (Can we at least discuss those?) :
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Some proposed solutions by Aris with screenshots:
2. Define website’s structure
It’s recommended to take a broad to narrow approach in organizing your content because this is well-aligned with the way people expect to interact with content (going from general to specific).
Is tiki.org a perfect example of those mistakes:
01. Unresponsive design
If that doesn't convince you, complying with Google’s ranking requirements is another major reason to consider placing a lot of emphasis on responsive web design principles. Back in 2015, the search giant released an algorithm that prioritises mobile-friendly pages. 02. Uninviting CTAs
Koto created an inviting look for Airbnb Plus
Shape: Clickable buttons are usually rectangular and surrounded by white space, to help define them and make them stand out
03. Lack of social proof
04. Too much of everything
Robot Food Robot Food created a simple but appealing UI for this cereal
Second, you need to guarantee that the imagery you do use is of top quality. Avoid using low-resolution videos, photos and illustrations. If you can't afford to shell out for a pro, don't worry – there are plenty of places you can find good quality free vector art online. UI animations have been a growing trend for some time time. They can help guide your users and create interest, while also ensuring your interface stands out (want to get started? Here are some CSS animation examples you can recreate yourself). 05. Slow loading pages
06. Little to no video content
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