1. Too Many Graphics

Having too many graphics (particularly large graphics), can cause your site to load entirely too slow. Visitors will get impatient and often times click out of your site -- never to return.

SOLUTION: When possible save your graphics as GIF files (gif.htm) rather than JPEG (jpg.htm). Also, reduce your graphic in actual size as much as you can without distorting graphic or picture.

2. Counters

A visitor counter or hits counter should not be seen on your site unless you have trememdous traffic. The reason for this is visitors really don't want to know which visitor they are, especially if they're visitor number four. There's no benefit to your visitor, nor is there any benefit to you. The only way showing a counter is advantageous is if you've had millions of visitors and wish to display popularity of your site or would like to attract advertisers with large numbers. Otherwise, you can use this space for a benefit-packed headline that leads your visitor to another part of your site.

SOLUTION: Most web hosts offer web statistics that reveal daily visitors, hits, referrers, etc. This feature will let you know how many people are visiting your site without whole world seeing information. If you're just starting out, make sure your web host offers this free service.

3. Banners

Limit your banners to bare necessities. Why? Because banners are graphics that can slow loading time and are a turn-off for many surfers on internet. For most, "banner" is just another word for "ad" and they avoid clicking on them.

Outward appearance presents image and professionalism of site company or owner and it can affect comfort level of visitor. Interface design consists of specific elements, all or some of which are used regularly in creation of a site's "face". Knowing what these elements are, and how to use them well, will assist you in your Interfacing.

1) Say It With Symbols. Symbolism is used often in interface design in form of icons or graphics. That first impression must be made quickly before site visitor clicks away and without a voice, a Web site relies on imagery for representation. Services, product or content can be splashed on screen as a grabber or colours, fonts and images can present an online presence, whether professional or playful. Symbolism can be metaphoric, abstract or conceptual and is a powerful visual aid to a site visitor.

2) Keep It Uncluttered. Every feature of interface should be obvious to visitor and should be used based on need, otherwise it becomes clutter. A font that is hard to read, graphics that look like buttons but are not linked, text that is underlined as headings are elements that do not perform their purpose. To avoid confusion, design using features that are needed to present image you are working towards and that assist in navigation of your site while flattering interface.