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Why And How To Keep Users On A Website!

Knowtebook — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:41:26 +0000

A friend of us was looking up for some information on the Internet. She wanted to shop online. After looking up at the results shown through the search engine, she realized she had many websites to refer for information about the latest trends and accessories. As she clicked on every website, she found that most of the websites were too boring and uninspiring to browse through. She only preferred websites where browsing was fun and interesting whilst looking out for trendy clothing lines.

This kind of scenario happens with every user in search of information on the Internet. After all, every user has several websites to browse through and choose. The need of the user is sadly not always the first thing that is taken into consideration whilst designing any website. Website owners and web designers then need to think and know whether the website performs as is expected for their business!

The most important thing for any website is interactivity. Why interactivity is what many would question! Well, the reason is that a website needs to capture attention and keep users on the page within the first few seconds. Yes, the first few seconds a user spends on the page is of utmost important. And whether people agree or not, the old saying where first impressions make the last impressions holds true! A website that can capture attention of the user to keep him/her on the page can be termed as truly successful!

Things to know for web design:

Your website should be user-friendly
The website should attract attention
Study the target group for the design process
The information should be presented appropriately
It needs to highlight important points clearly
Use of interactivity to keep users on page

Websites that engage with interactivity

Wrangler

We all know about the popularity of the brand Wrangler. This website displays the products in a very unique way. As seen in the image, a user has to unzip the jacket to browse the website further. The visuals then unfold in a very interesting manner. The collection can be viewed only after the user performs some action on the website!

Mnatwork

The design company, magneticNorth has used interactivity in a creative way. Their simple concept of drawing and discovering gives an exclusive touch to the website. At first instance, the website only has one statement in the beginning, which is ‘Draw and Discover’. As a user actually draws across the screen, various elements about the website are discovered. The display of their portfolio in this creative manner speaks volumes about the company!

Bebopjeans

Bebop, a lifestyle apparel company has displayed the required information in a creative way. The use of Flash with graphics and the entire presentation keeps users on the page. There is an interesting mix of elements. These creative web pages keep users interested for more!

Extre

This clothing store has made use of interactivity to displays details. This sure is attractive as compared to websites that place rows of photographs next to each other. Every bit of information is displayed through the circular forms of the plant. It engages users on the page whilst displaying information.

Apple Ipad

Also big images catch the users eys as Apple is used to do. This helps in presenting the information about the service in an engaging manner. Users need to perform some activity on the page to view more information. The design along with the content thus needs to be catchy!

All these examples of websites are uncommon although the topics can be termed as common. To put it across simply, there are so many websites related to clothing and accessories. Yet, it is not always the brand name that can cause users to browse through a website. An attractive website will do all that and much more for any web designer or web master.

So, do you have what it takes to make your website successful? Looking forward to your replies!

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About the author

Poonam Agarwal works as Program Manager at Harbinger Group and is looks after for Raptivity Web Expert, software to bring web pages alive through Interactivity. This software helps to add interactivity to websites without programming! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and is an active blogger.

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How Workstations Of Designers and Bloggers look like

Knowtebook — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:39:35 +0000

Arshad Cini from Designbeep asked many designer and blogger - and of course KnowTeBook - about their workspaces. A week ago he was watching ”Leverage” on TV and there was a scene where the good man was trying to connect to a company’s computer on his glass desk. On that moment something came to his mind and he decided to send e-mails to the founders of some design related blogs to see where they write and work.

This is mine As you see with many inspiration.

Check them out here at Ashad’s website.

Hot Trends and Insights On Web 3.0

Knowtebook — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:00:10 +0000

Mediapost reported the next generation of the web, or “Web 3.0″. This means more recommendations, free services, intelligent (semantic) searches, and tailored information. In an effort to heighten awareness about Web 3.0, Gege Gatt, the founder and director of ICON, recently identified some broad trends that are in tune with Web 3.0.

“To put the list in context,” says Gatt, “we’ve identified some broad trends that dominate the new crop… and which are in tune with the next generation of the web… which is no longer random data, but tailored, highly intuitive and delivered in real time.”

Read his trend predictions at mediapost.

Impressive Ways to Present Your Portfolio or Media Files

Knowtebook — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:13:01 +0000

It’s simply the fastest and most stunning way to browse photos and videos from the Web or your desktop. Effortlessly scroll an infinite “3D Wall” of your content without having to click page to page, whether you’e on Facebook, Google Images, YouTube, Flickr, Picasa, Kodak Gallery, or any supported site. Or channel surf the latest news, TV episodes, movies, and music videos all from within Cooliris.

Demo

Brilliant 3D Flash Image Slider For Websites

Knowtebook — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:25 +0000

CU3ER \kju:bər\, an image slider initially conceived to create 3D transitions between slides, turned out to be a convenient and multifunction solution that can be applied in a range of website building areas, from content slider to feature slider and image & banner rotator. Consider using it when you want to grab the user’s attention, and you’ll be delighted by the results!

Features

real 3D Transitions
flat & phong shading
horizontal or vertical cubing
transition direction - left, right, up, down
duration & delay
z-multiplier
cube color
automatic forward-backward transition direction manager
to override global settings for each transition …

Requirements

There are no special requirements for setting it up and running other than a limited knowledge of web authoring:

Flash Player 9+,
XML Basics,
SWFObject (embedding .swf files into web pages),
Applications for image editing (especially for creating & exporting slides).

License

You can use CU3ER free of charge for your personal and/or commercial projects. CU3ER may not be redistributed or resold to other companies or third parties. Specifically, CU3ER may not be redistributed as part of a content management system or online hosting solution. Neither the name of CU3ER nor the name of it contributor may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. Any credits or copyright notices must remain intact.

Mega Drop-Down Menu Inspiration

Knowtebook — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:24:54 +0000

Mega drop-down menus are characterized by large panels divided into groups of navigation options. By structuring navigation choices through the use of layout, typography, and icons, everything is visible at once which avoids the need to scroll.

See inspiration source for mega drop-down menus.

Styling Website Comments: Correct Markup and Free Examples

Knowtebook — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:14:14 +0000

One of the important and unavoidable features on every website are guest comments. You want your readers to get involved and post comments, it tells you how much they’re interested in the topic and are willing to have their say. The thing that will invite users to read and post comments on your website is taking the extra effort in styling comments properly and make them more readable.

Hop over to Alen’s post to read on

Inspiration: What If Google Ruled The World

Knowtebook — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:44:06 +0000

Actually an old contest, but still nice for inspiration what you can do out of a topic like this. Enjoy our 4 favorites!

Gooogle Audi By redstuff

Joie De Vivre - Photography To Proove You Exist

Knowtebook — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:25:50 +0000

Inspired by beauty, grace, hope, love, truth, humor, kindness, vulnerability, simplicity and peace. Life is what you make it, so make it a great one. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve something you believe in. You are more powerful than you know.

Analyzing A Trademark Brand: Absolut Vodka

Knowtebook — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:48:29 +0000

Absolut Vodka is one of the most recognizable and innovative brands in the world. Driven by their trademark Absolut ad publications. Absolut Vodka has taken a simple product, and created hundreds of different advertisements. Absolut has stayed ahead of the game with their unique ideas, and consistency within the brand. In this post, we will explore the consistent elements, the unique differences, and several different ad campaigns. Using their product as the star of the show, Absolut has created clever ad campaigns by using simple ideas, and great placement to build a fantastic brand.