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Editor's note: This post was originally published in July 2018 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.12 Web Design Best Practices & Guidelines for Usability in 2025 [+ Expert Tips]
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I used to be a content writer for a small web design agency, and my first piece was about website design best practices.

I remember my manager going through it and telling me, “All good, but web design isn’t just about making things look good.”

Back then, I was young and fresh, and honestly, that sounded totally backward.

Made no sense. For me, design was all dominican republic phone number material about what I saw. I mean, it’s visual, right? So, of course, the look should be everything.


Well, any web designer hearing this would probably be ready to pull their hair out.

Today, I get it. Front and center, web design is about functionality, user experience, and ensuring every element on the page has a purpose.

So, let’s dive into the top web design best practices for 2024 to make your site do the work — convert visitors into paying clients. I’ll also cover key design guidelines and requirements that you should keep in mind, too.

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12 Website Design Best Practices

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