There are many elements that make a good web site design: appearance, function, content, and compatibility are just a few. However, the most important element is USER FRIENDLY. 

MAKING IT USER FRIENDLY

Too many designs rely on gimmicks: Flash, active images, pop-up windows, and so on. While these tricks may make for interesting effects, and in some cases be beneficial when used properly, in most cases they are not user friendly. And anything that is not user friendly does not invite people to return time and time again, something which is crucial to a successful web site. 

At CENLYT, we do not rely on gimmicks. We design your site around the needs of your visitors. Your site is designed from the point of view of the visitor and what their expectations may be. If your site is primarily for promoting your catalog, what does a flash intro have to do with that - nothing. If your site is primarily a source of information, such as the pages here, flashing graphics/banners or pop-up windows only serve to distract the visitor making it less likely that they will want to return.

As for the design itself, it is generally based on something of yours from the "real" world - a catalog or business card for example. This provides a degree of continuity making it easier for your visitor to recognize you or your company beyond the Internet. 

Additionally, the content of the page plays a major role. If there is to be a lot of text, certain colors and font sizes should be used. For those pages, black on white or similar high-contrast colors is recommended.

It's DYNAMIC

Every attempt is made to design your site to automatically adjust to various screen resolutions. Top is Thermo-Lite Mascots b Mask US at 800(w)x600(h) pixels. Bottom is the same page at 1280x800 pixels.

You can also resize this page in your browser to see it work.

MORE THAN JUST FOR THE INTERNET!

Do you have an Intranet or are you in need of a searchable disk-based web site that can be used off-line to promote your services or products? At CENLYT, we can create these too!

See Also Jewel Case and Disk Covers.

MAKING IT TECHNICALLY FRIENDLY
An aspect too often overlooked

What good is a web site if it is "best viewed using...." or relies on specific "plug-ins" or requires a visitor to "download XYZ program to view this page."

As for "best viewed in," while Internet Explorer is currently the dominate browser, about 75% of the market share, it is not the only one. While some people may think that not being compatible with 25% of your potential market is no big deal, we do. We make sure that every design is compatible with all major browsers¹:

IE 5.01+	AOL 5+	Netscape 4.61+	Opera 6.1+
Safari 1.7+	Mozilla 0.9.8+	Firefox 0.7+

(See the Support & Download Page if you would like to download any of these browsers.)

As for plug-ins and needing downloads, not everyone has the necessary plug-ins or wants to download programs. And in some cases, such as a person using a computer at a library, they may not be allowed to download programs. Again, why limit your market. We also make sure that your site meets the minimum standard for accessibility for the visually impaired. If necessary and warranted, fully accessible pages can be included.

Other technical things we do includes following the guidelines set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (www.w3c.org), the people who make the rules for HTML, CSS, XML, and so on. Currently, we use HTML 4.01 Transitional EN, and CSS Version 2 for all designs. We will also make sure your site complies with the new Preference For Privacy Platform (P3P) initiative if necessary. This is an issue which is becoming more important to Internet users. ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY US WHEN DESIGNING YOUR WEB SITE.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Contact us and we'll put you on the Internet at a price that's easy to afford!  

See the Fee Schedule and Terms and Conditions for current pricing information. 

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¹Though we test web sites in eleven (11) different browser versions for compatibility and basic functionality, not all features work in all browsers. For example, if you are viewing this page in Mozilla, the "floating" layer that appears when your curse over the Customer Spotlight image will not adjust when the page is scrolled, nor will it accurately render the border style around the layer. However, overall, the site appears the same and all necessary functions operate properly.