Web Design All of us have surfed the Web at one time or another. Whether it's a school project, purchasing a holiday gift or special item, checking a sports score, or simply for fun, our hands and mouse clicked on a hyperlink, scrolled a page, sent an instant message to a friend, or used a shopping cart. The web has become an integral part of daily life. It has become the largest information center. It is no longer possible to escape the network. The internet is an extremely and above all visual realm. We interact with what we see on our computer screens. Without its visual components there would be no Internet as we know it. This, combined with the high level of interactivity of the Internet, makes web design and the layout of a web page extremely important. There is a technique for publishing an effective web page. After the Internet crash of 2000, which led to the failure of many amateur and professional sites, it became extremely important that the content of a web page is worth the time and money invested. Along with this is the evolution of high-speed Internet access which has made speed and efficiency a key factor. Even a website made just for fun won't be of any use if it's mired in poor design and therefore can't compete with the fleeting patience of surfers. When designing a web page there are skills and steps that need to be taken to ensure your web pages are practical, efficient and just get the job done. Skills needed include: · Marketing: Define purpose and audience · Information architecture: Design organization, navigation, labeling, and search systems. · Graphic design: find the graphic identity of the site. · Editorial: Proofreading, editing, content, etc. · Technical: Programming, web administration, production, etc. · Management: Keeps all of the above on track, on time and on budget.