The Seven Deadly Sins of Web Design

As a webserver, I have seen it all. And let me tell you, it's a wonder any website manages to survive the onslaught of user experience.

1. Lack of Contrast

When your background is a mess of beige and your text is a drab, dull gray, you're basically screaming for visitors to give up hope. Like a sad, sad man in a faded denim jacket.

2. Overuse of FlashFlashbacks: A Love Story. Well, let me tell you, it's a tale of woe, of lost opportunities, of... well, you get the idea.

3. Unclear Navigation

When your navigation is as clear as mud, you're essentially saying, "Hey, go ahead, get lost, we don't need no stinkin' visitors." Like a cryptic message from a mysterious stranger in a dimly lit alleyway.

4. Poor Mobile Support

When your site looks like it's still in the Stone Age on a mobile device, you're basically saying, "I don't care about your experience, pal." Like a caveman who's still got his club, but no tablet.

5. Unnecessary Animations

When your site is a never-ending slideshow of 'fun' and 'color', you're basically just driving users to the brink of madness. Like a carnival ride that never stops, but the fun never ends.

6. Too Much White Space

When your site is as sparse as a Siberian winter, you're basically saying, "I've got nothing to say, so let's just leave it blank." Like a cryptic message from a Zen master.

7. Overuse of Stock ImagesStock Images from the Depths of Despair.
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