Web design is an art that only a few can really master. All web designers have to be talented and innovative, but some are more intricately involved with their vocation than their counterparts. On account of an increasingly large number of web designers looking to get into this profession, a vast array of misconceptions have cropped up. Following is a list of few such myths.

Myth #1: Flash is good

Flash is sophisticated software that enhances the aesthetic appeal of a web page but it is dispensable. Introducing flash to a web site is not the only way to beautify it. There are plenty of other ways such as introduction of varied colors, cartoons and pictures that can improve the aesthetic semblance of a site. Additionally, flash is usually a large software that takes a considerable amount of time for being loaded on the page. Hence, the websites that include flash take more time to load. Also, if you integrate flash in a web site, the designer should make available a non-flash version to users to allow fast transmission of information in case the internet connection of the user is slow.

Myth #2: Lots of colors make the site attractive

Most web designers want to use vivid colors to bring vibrancy to the web pages. However, using too many colors mars the overall impression of a site. It is prudent to make a very careful selection and confine the usage to a maximum of 3-5 colors per page. A single color may be used for emphasizing the page hyper-links throughout a website to mak
e it readable.

Myth #3: Images make the site attractive

Web designers recommend the usage of images for increasing the overall attractiveness of a website. However, an overuse of pictures, images or cartoons wrecks the sobriety of the website, and could be a major put off for the visitors. Moreover, web pages incorporating picture usually take much longer to load. Since the attention span of the user is limited, an unnecessary clutter of images and delay in loading pages may motivate them to leave and move on to some other site.

Myth #4: Web pages look the same through multiple browsers

In contrast to the general belief, web sites tend to look different when viewed on different browsers. It is important for website designers to test and review their sites from different browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc for ensuring clarity, good resolution and appeal. Nowadays more users are accessing the internet on their mobile phones. Hence, designers should also incorporate mobile browsers in their review of the web sites.

Myth #5: It is important to hire professionals for web designing

Naturally, experienced web designers are much better versed with the intricacies of web designing than amateurs. However, it does not mean that beginners cannot learn and handle the tricks of the trade. With due time and continued devotion, amateurs may also try their hand at website designing and development. It is not the forte of professional designers only. If you are a novice and want to design and develop your website, by all means, go ahead and learn how to do it yourself.