Bad Site Search
If the user’s navigation does not succeed, search is the one opportunity remaining to perform a successful search. A simple search is far better than an advanced search, thus make sure your site is easy to navigate, add a form for searching.
Some search engines cannot recognize typos and other variants. As a result, they’re practically useless to aging users. Additionally, this type of search engine hurts everybody who uses it 🙂
PDF Files
Do you know that many users hate to read PDF files when browsing? This is motivated by the fact that breaking their flow makes it very difficult to follow instructions like save or print. Additionally, even though the layout usually doesn’t match the browser window, they tend to require smaller text. I feel ruing the aged!
Please, designers, make all content intended for viewing on the screen readable.
Not Changing Color Of Past Navigated Links
A website designer who does not assist users keep track of their past and present visits is the worst offender. The color change subtly reminds the user that he had seen certain pages, guiding him away from the pages he has already visited. If there are no changes in color, it’s a violation as it keeps the user disorientated.
Bad formatting of text
This web designer is also known for having the most annoying offense on the user. A website that is half text and half image is physically awkward to peruse. Make text easy to navigate and easy to read by making the format easy.
- Bullets
- Short Paragraphs
- Highlight Keywords
- Inverted Pyramid
- Simple Writing Style
- Compulsory Font Size
CSS style sheets allow websites and designers to disable the user’s “change text size” button. Usually, the size is tiny, making the text hard to read, particularly for the elderly. If possible, let the individual change the text size, strictly adhere to his wishes. Specify font sizes in relative terms, not in terms of an absolute number of pixels.
Unfriendly Page Titling
Page titling functions as an easily identifiable headline on search engine results pages (SERPs). Marked as bothersome is the unhygienic page title, which can be seen as a violation on the website. This is a user favourite, so a gentle page title is favorable for new visitors to the website. On the other hand, a complex page title decreases visibility on search engines.
Keep in mind that search engines show only the first 66 characters in a title, and it’s part of the HTML code.
Annoying Advertisements
Web users are accustomed to paying less attention to ads that interrupt their path of important navigation. In that case, paying heightened attention is very productive. Much worse, recipients ignore ads that prove to be legitimate design elements.
Violating Design Conventions
One of the primary design guidelines is consistency. Users are not bothered if things remain consistent. Strive not to overdo it attempting to please users.
Too Many Browser Windows
Some web developers open new windows that are separate from existing ones, not minding the size of the user’s monitor where these windows appear. The back button is disabled as a result, but users can still use it often.
Failure To Answer Users’ Questions
The trouble with many website designs is that they do not provide users with a user-friendly experience. Even when you try to convince a user to buy a product, you can lose that deal due to a technicality.