Common features of typical “Web 2.0″ sites (Part – 2)

We already posted some of the web 2.0 Design Features in our last article please click here to read part one of this article.

Lets continue with our next four features in this article.

“Web 2.0″ Design Features

First four features can be found in the part one.

  1. Simple nav
  2. Bold logos
  3. Bigger text
  4. Strong colors

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Common features of typical “Web 2.0″ sites (Part – 1)

In this article, I describe various common graphic design elements in modern web “2.0? design style. Then attempt to explain why they work and why they have become common.

Not all these design features (that will be discussed in this article) are appropriate in all cases. There are always exceptions, and there are lots of bad examples of these features being used wrongly, over-used, or done without sensitivity to the “symphony” of a site’s design.

You can’t just take all these elements, throw them together and make a good web page.

Making a web page that works requires a lot of sensitivity to the various forces at work. A good design solution is one that balances those (often opposing) forces.
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How to turn your WordPress blog into a website

If you’re like many businesses looking to slash overhead a little, it’s probably occurred to you that utilizing WordPress is a great way to do just that. However, how do you get your WordPress blog to take on the more professional look of a website?

Here, we will explore a few simple WordPress tips and tricks that you can use to fine tune your blog for a much more professional feel.
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