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FAQs Principles of Web Design: The principles of Web design are the same as the principles for design in general. With these principles you can create Web pages that are put together in an effective and aesthetic way. If you learn the principles of design, you'll have Web pages that look better and work towards their goals in a clear and efficient way. These articles and links will help you learn the prinicples of Web design. The Importance of Whitespace in Web Designs Whitespace is the space in your designs that is not content. Whitespace affects how your deigns are perceived. The Elements of Design The elements of design are the basic building blocks of all design projects. The elements of design include lines, shapes, texture, color, and direction. Balance - Basic Principles of Design Balance is a basic principle of design. Balance is the idea that large elements on a Web page should be balanced across the centerline or have a large number of corresponding smaller elements around it to keep the design even. Color - Basic Elements of Design Color is a basic element of design. It's not a required element of design, but good use of color adds dimension and style to your Web site designs. Learn more about color, hues, and values. Contrast - Basic Principles of Design Contrast is a basic principle of design. Contrast shows the differences between elements on the page. Big and small, black and white, square and circle - these are all contrasts. Direction - Basic Elements of Design Direction is a basic element of design. Direction is the way elements in your design are facing, lined up, or positioned. It's more than layout, as a design with just element can have a direction if that element suggests a direction within it. Emphasis - Basic Principles of Design Emphasis is a basic principle of design. Emphasis is often called dominance. With emphasis, designers showcase what is of highest priority in the design. Emphasis provides a visual hierarchy for the design. Emphasis in Web Design Trying to make everything on a Web page stand out means that nothing will stand out. Good designers learn to use emphasis wisely so that the important parts of the layout dominate without overwhelming and there is a visual hierarchy that leads the reader through the Web page. You do this through the use of design emphasis. Flow in Design - Layout and Artwork that Conveys Motion Visual flow carries the viewer's eye through the document. Using obvious flow elements like arrows or numbers is the most common way Web designers use flow, but there are other types of elements that can be used and mis-used to direct your readers to move along a specific path. The steps in this tutorial will show you examples of good and bad flow and help you learn the vocabulary of visual flow in design. Lines and Linework Lines and linework refers to the borders and dividers on designs that are made up of single or multiple lines. Lines act as a separator and delineate different parts of the design. Lines have density, length, and direction. Rhythm - Basic Principles of Design Rhythm is a basic principle of design. Rhythm or repetition is the expression of visual harmony within a design. Repetition and rhythm attract attention in a design and allow the viewer to relax as they recognize the pattern. Shape - Basics of Design Shape is a basic element of design. Shapes can be defined as a closed contour or a form that has the illusion of three dimensions. Texture - Basic Elements of Design Texture is a basic element of design. It defines the surface of objects. In Web design, texture is purely visual, but can imply a tactile sensation as well. Unity - Basic Principles of Design Unity is a basic principle of design. Unity or proximity Domain Name Basics: How do domain names work? A domain name basically works like an address forwarding service. All of your web site content sits on a computer with a unique address. This is called an IP address. An IP address is made up of a series of numbers, such as 123.23.234.45. Your domain name directs visitors to your site using this IP address. We use domain names instead of IP addresses because most people find it easier to remember a name rather than a series of numbers. What is a top-level domain (TLD)? A top-level domain (TLD) is the basic part of the domain name located to the right of the dot (" . "). The most common top-level domains are .com, .net, and .org. Some other popular top-level domains are .biz, .info, .name, and .ws. These common top-level domains have certain guidelines attached, but are for the most part available to any registrant, anywhere in the world. There are also restricted top-level domains (rTLDs), like .aero, .biz, .edu, .mil, .museum, .name, .ca, .bk, and .pro, that require the registrant to represent a certain type of entity or country, or to belong to a certain community. For example, the .name TLD is reserved for individuals and .edu is reserved for educational entities. What is a second-level domain (SLD)? Located immediately to the left of the dot (" . "), the second-level domain is the readable part of the domain name. The registrant defines the second-level domain. It typically refers to the organization or entity associated with the IP address. For example, in www.cnn.com "cnn" is a second-level domain. Checking if a Domain Name is Available 1. Go to our domain name registration home page. 2. In the Enter a domain name search box, type in the domain name you are interested in. 3. Select a top-level domain from the drop-down list (.com, .org, .net). 4. Click Search. What do I do with my domain name once it's been registered? Setup a web site. In order to setup a website you will need to do the following: 1. Buy a web hosting account. Providers are located here. 2. Create web pages for your web site. 1. Website Creation Software 2. Templates 3. Website Design Companies 3. Upload your web pages to your web hosting account. Sell it. Domain names can be a great investment. If you have registered a domain name that you are not using, maybe someone else can. Go to the our domain name registration home page to login and set up a For Sale parked page for your domain name. Don't forget to include your contact information. Protect your brand online. The more domain names you register, the better. Prevent others from registering a similar domain name to yours—just to steal your customers. What to do with all these names? Forward them to your main domain name. Hold on to it. Maybe you haven’t decided what to do with your new domain name. 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