Website Links from 1.22.09

Common web fonts:
http://www.ampsoft.net/webdesign-l/WindowsMacFonts.html

a. People look at the top left of the website first. That is why many sites show a logo or branding at the top left. It identifies who the site is associated with, instantly.
i. www.aiga.com
ii. http://www.alistapart.com/
iii. http://www.deviantart.com/
iv. http://www.facebook.com

b. The second most prominently placed branding space is top center. This is a great place for large logos, or for centered websites.

i. http://www.google.com/
ii. http://www.yahoo.com/
iii. http://jbradforddillon.com/
c. Less is more. Give your site breathing room. Do not think that the more things going on, the better the site. It just gets overwhelming.

To many font/typeface use even if they are limited, try to limit yourself to 2. One for headings and one for copy. Usually that’s all you really need.

i. http://www.enter.net
2. http://www.havenworks.com/

Good resource for color choices/pallets:
1. http://www.colourlovers.com/
2. http://kuler.adobe.com/