Les 10 erreurs classiques sur un site internet d'artiste

10 Common Mistakes on Artists’ Websites

1 - Backgrounds

Don’t use any background image, texture or color that is busier, brighter or more colorful than your art.

2 - Navigation Buttons

Avoid buttons, especially ones that look like gelcaps. Use text, not graphics for navigation links.

3 - Hi-res to Lo-res

The web is low-res. Adjust image brightness/contrast after reducing the size for web display.

4 - Moody = Muddy

Contrast rules on the web. Putting dark images on a dark background is like hanging your painting in a poorly lit bar.

5 - Mac v PC

Love your Mac but review your web pages on a PC since that’s what most of your visitors will using. Text doesn’t always appear as designed.

6 - Say No To Scroll

Design for a screen resolution of 800x600 or expect a lot of people to miss what’s on the right side.

7 - Words Matter - A Lot! Do not use: Small fonts.

You’ll insult everyone over 40.

8 - Do not use: Long lines of text.

Use columns instead.

9 - Do not use: Underlines.

Used exclusively for hyperlinks.

10 - Do not use: Text in muted colors.

Strong contrast between text and background is a must. Practical (readable) should win over pretty.

Source : http://www.artbizcoach.com/whitewingdesign-10mistakes.pdf