Well there are, obviously many websites on-line (also obvious), but there not as many that are good. This guide is here to help people with there websites. It is written in simple 'Do's' and 'Don'ts'and includes a conclusion.

DON'T:
- include 'in contstruction' pages when the user clicks on a link. It just wastes time and can annoy the user. Better of placing 'under construction' around the link or removing the link until that page is ready.

DO:
- go for colour schemes. Use shades of one or two colours(blue is my favourite) to give the website a good overall look. The last thing you want is a white background and yellow text!

DO:
- if possible use css(cascading style sheets) to allow easier functions over your text, and if you know how you can change the scroll bar to certain colours.

DON'T:
- fill up the webpages too much. If they are too long the user can 'lose' themself within the webpage. A page should be probably about 4 screens down maximum if possible.

DON't:
- use loads of different fonts over webpages. If you use 'Times New Roman' on one and 'Verdana' on another page or section it shows 'inconstincy'.

DON'T:
- use image backgrounds. Unless the image is good the backgrounds distract the user from the page and also, depending on their colour hide text. If you must select a good text colour.

DON'T:
-make text or images look like they are links. If for example a games title is normal text size and underlined it will look like a false link and also pictures with borders look like links so don't do it!

DON'T:
- use loads and loads of flashing bright coloured text and images. Also too many animated images are very annoying!

DO:
- spend time on your layout and design. Place the title of the page in a good place. Seperate the page links away so as the user can easily navigate his way around. Also enlarging text sizes makes the text look more important.

DON'T:
-use lots of dark colours over the page. It may look not too dark on your monitor but there will always be someone else where it looks brighter or darker. Sometimes this makes text almost invisible!

DON'T:
- pack everything into one space. Every web page has lots of room. There is no need to leave half of it empty!

DO:
- think about screen resolutions. If your working in 1024x728(i think) make sure the page will resize itself to other resolutions. Using tables without widths in cells/rows helps with this.

DO:
- look at 'professional' websites. They have loads of little simple things that you can include to make the site better. Just don't copy too much otherwise your site will be a copy and possibly copyright.

DON'T:

Include a 'click here to enter' page at the start unless it is telling the user important info like what screen resolution is needed, if it includes flash, etc. If there isn't anything needed it is pointless.


Conclusion:
Well there are just a few helpful notes that should help you with your website. If it helps enough i'll put a part two on including helpful coding of css and javascript for you to use.

- Blinx -