I oftentimes don’t necessarily agree with that color analysis. I was on a post a few weeks ago about that and they were saying how certain colors are suppose to make you feel certain emotions. I’m sorry but they don’t make me feel anything. I either like a color or I don’t. I either find it pleasing to my eye or I don’t. But what I might like someone else may not.
I do think that when you have way too much on your site that people can find distracting then you need to back up a minutes and ask yourself if I were to visit this site for the first time and didn’t know these people what would my initial impressions be. To me that’s the best way but then again some people just like a lot of junk.
Overall though this is a good layout of what you should consider. I prefer simple and clean but blue just happens to be my favorite color. I think since it’s pleasing to the eyes people will stick around. If I had flashing banners they may run for the hills.
Thanks Alex and hope your week has been going well.
~Adrienne
Alex
November 22, 2013 7:36 pm
Hello Adrienne,
Thanks for stopping by. You make some good points regarding the color analysis. Like you say, sometimes you just like the way something looks or you don’t. While I know the physiology and psychology of color should not be the sole basis for picking a color theme, I do know that most action buttons are red for a reason. I also know that companies spend millions of dollars on getting the right color. However, like I said in the article, you really shouldn’t over think color, just have a awareness of the influence of color.
Regarding the website clutter, I think you are spot on. If people don’t know what your about in the first ten seconds then it is “back-button click” for sure. One of the things I did not touch upon, was call to action. I think I will write my next post about that subject. In other words, is there a clear call to action to immediately engage the viewer.
If I could be so bold, I think one of the things that makes people feel welcome and comfortable with your site, is your picture and your engagement with the people who comment on your blog.
Adrienne
November 22, 2013 3:50 pmHey Alex,
I oftentimes don’t necessarily agree with that color analysis. I was on a post a few weeks ago about that and they were saying how certain colors are suppose to make you feel certain emotions. I’m sorry but they don’t make me feel anything. I either like a color or I don’t. I either find it pleasing to my eye or I don’t. But what I might like someone else may not.
I do think that when you have way too much on your site that people can find distracting then you need to back up a minutes and ask yourself if I were to visit this site for the first time and didn’t know these people what would my initial impressions be. To me that’s the best way but then again some people just like a lot of junk.
Overall though this is a good layout of what you should consider. I prefer simple and clean but blue just happens to be my favorite color. I think since it’s pleasing to the eyes people will stick around. If I had flashing banners they may run for the hills.
Thanks Alex and hope your week has been going well.
~Adrienne
Alex
November 22, 2013 7:36 pmHello Adrienne,
Thanks for stopping by. You make some good points regarding the color analysis. Like you say, sometimes you just like the way something looks or you don’t. While I know the physiology and psychology of color should not be the sole basis for picking a color theme, I do know that most action buttons are red for a reason. I also know that companies spend millions of dollars on getting the right color. However, like I said in the article, you really shouldn’t over think color, just have a awareness of the influence of color.
Regarding the website clutter, I think you are spot on. If people don’t know what your about in the first ten seconds then it is “back-button click” for sure. One of the things I did not touch upon, was call to action. I think I will write my next post about that subject. In other words, is there a clear call to action to immediately engage the viewer.
If I could be so bold, I think one of the things that makes people feel welcome and comfortable with your site, is your picture and your engagement with the people who comment on your blog.
Thanks again for your comments and support.
Have a great weekend!
Alex