To know how to do web design is one admirable skill. Web designing is being able to create a presentation of various contents that you deliver through the World Wide Web. This is one very good skill to possess. It comes very handy especially if you are into blogging or web content creation.

It doesn’t take a computer expert to be able to do web design. There are actually a lot of tutorials, which can be in the form of e-books or videos, you can use to create your web page. If you are a beginner and want to know how to do basic web design, here are a few basic tips you can use.

• Stick with the 3 column layout. This is the standard layout in web designing. It might seem boring at first glance, but this standard web design layout works best if your site is meant to provide information to readers. This layout will make it easier for readers to go through your site. Remember that readers want to be able to get the info they want without having to go through several pages.
• Use small, relevant images. If your web page or web site needs pictures, make sure to use only images sized 10-12 KB. This is because large images can cause pages to load slower. In addition, avoid using inappropriate pictures in your web design. Make sure also that your photos are relevant to your page’s content.
• Use limited number of fonts. To let your web site appear professional it is best to use few fonts. Refrain from shifting from one font to another. You will also be able to practice uniformity by using only few fonts. When a reader visits your website and sees that there are more than two types of fonts used, it can immediately annoy them. Also make sure that every font in a particular page is uniform.  
• Never fill your website with advertisements. Even though you can earn money with the help of these advertisements, bear in mind that your readers visit your site primarily for content. And should you place advertisements, make sure to keep it small.
• Do a test run before launching your site. This is one of the safest ways to make sure your design works well on all browsers. There will be times when your site looks okay in Mozilla Firefox but looks disheveled with Internet Explorer.

Now that you have the basics of web design, you are one step closer to creating a web site that best suits your taste. Having the basic skills will allow you to have complete creative freedom in designing your website.