{"id":7302,"date":"2017-02-27T10:55:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T15:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branex.com\/?p=7302"},"modified":"2025-05-02T06:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:06:16","slug":"web-design-trends-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/web-design-trends-for-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Design Trends For Entrepreneurs Need To Watch Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><p>You all know who Neil Armstrong is, but do you know who Buzz Aldrin is? I bet most people do not know him. So, let me tell you he was the second man to step on the&nbsp;<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">moon, and<\/span> the best part he was with Neil Armstrong.<\/p>\n<p>Although Buzz Aldrin&rsquo;s effort was meritorious, most people do not know about him because he was a follower. Yes, that is the thing about supporters, people rarely remember them. As an Entrepreneur, one of the most important habits you need to learn is how to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/website-design-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web design trends<\/a>. Because in the year 2017, those Entrepreneurs who<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mobile-Friendly_Websites\"><\/span><strong>1. Mobile-Friendly Websites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So you might have heard it a lot, the year 2016 was the year of the mobile-first internet site. Well, the good news is that 2017 I the year of mobile-only websites.<\/p>\n<p>Am I radical? In 2015 mobile traffic accounted for 58%, in the year 2016 this just extended to 60%. So, still, do you think mobile-first websites are just a choice?<\/p>\n<p>Long gone are the times when web designing was limited to desktop users, and then came the adoption of tablets and smartphones users. As an Entrepreneur, you are expected to come up with a website that just does not look beautiful on mobile; it needs to have frictionless, seamless browsing.<\/p>\n<p>The mobile site is the new gold standard of web design. Right from small web design agencies in New York to any large web design company, the mobile-only site is the new trend that will lead from the top in the year 2017.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7303\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mobile-first-strategy.jpg\" alt=\"mobile-first-strategy\" width=\"846\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mobile-first-strategy.jpg 692w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mobile-first-strategy-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mobile-first-strategy-370x191.jpg 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mobile-first-strategy-270x140.jpg 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mobile-first-strategy-570x295.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bye_Bye_App_Store_And_Say_Hello_To_Android_Instant_Apps\"><\/span><strong>2. Bye Bye App Store And Say Hello To Android Instant Apps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many of you delete apps just to install new apps? I bet you are among the majority who make space to install new apps. Not anymore! Presenting <strong>Google Instant Apps<\/strong>, no installation required, no memory required. Just run apps directly from Google. I know, I know you are thinking, how it is relevant to web design?<\/p>\n<p>Two reasons. First, developers in 2016 focused on mobile apps; now they need to develop an app that looks good with relevance to web experiences. Secondly, more and more designers are already into designing apps that give a seamless web experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7304\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/google-instant-apps.png\" alt=\"google instant apps\" width=\"863\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/google-instant-apps.png 650w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/google-instant-apps-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/google-instant-apps-370x199.png 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/google-instant-apps-270x145.png 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/google-instant-apps-570x307.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Welcome_Skeleton_Screen_Good_Luck_with_Loading\"><\/span><strong>3. Welcome Skeleton Screen, Good Luck with Loading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skeleton screen is the new trend in web design. If you have not heard of it, this is your real chance to know it. The skeleton screen is not about the <a href=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/ui-design-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UI design<\/a>; it is about how a page loads on the smartphone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7305\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen.png\" alt=\"skeleton screen\" width=\"855\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen.png 757w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen-370x227.png 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen-270x166.png 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen-570x350.png 570w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/skeleton-screen-740x455.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Skeleton loading screens make sure to give the user an ultimate seamless experience. Without blinking the eyes, your user needs to get a glance at what you are offering. Fast loading just not only creates a better user experience but also develops your <a href=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand identity<\/a> as a technically strong brand.<\/p>\n<p>Skeleton screens allow users to anticipate the loading experience. The moment of happiness of loading a beautiful design can never be measured in numbers. Give your users the best first impression, and they might give a good word for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Branding_Logos_with_Minimalism\"><\/span><strong>4. Branding Logos with Minimalism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sculpture design technique was invented in the 1950s. The basic ideology was to make statues as simple as possible. The art of Minimalism trend created so much buzz in the year 2016. Corporations redesigned their logos with meticulous looks.<\/p>\n<p>Among other reasons, it can easily be explained that the whole web is about to envelop itself into a mobile app. Logos just don&rsquo;t need to look good on the desktop. Furthermore, they need to look simple on smartphones too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7306\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/less-is-more.png\" alt=\"less is more\" width=\"849\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/less-is-more.png 555w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/less-is-more-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/less-is-more-370x150.png 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/less-is-more-270x109.png 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bold_Colors_and_Typography\"><\/span><strong>5. Bold Colors and Typography<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How does carrying an iPhone make you feel? &nbsp;I know you cannot explain what feels different, but you feel pretty amazing. In reality, good design has a lot to do with bold colors and excellent typography. Although some websites are already adopting it, clean design with bright colors and beautiful typography will be a common denominator in the year 2017. Check the design by <strong>ToyFight<\/strong>, and you will get an idea of how beautiful the design speaks for itself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography.png\" alt=\"typography\" width=\"940\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography.png 940w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography-370x111.png 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography-270x81.png 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography-570x170.png 570w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/typography-740x221.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>White space does not have to be empty anymore. Element placement can lead to customer engagement, and once the customer gets engaged, it will be easy for them to place an order on your website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dancing_CTA_Buttons\"><\/span><strong>6. Dancing CTA Buttons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the animation is not over yet. If you want the attention of customers, get them something classy to click through. Create <a href=\"https:\/\/iconscout.com\/lottie-animation-packs\/cta-buttons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">animated call-to-action buttons<\/a> that will force customers to place an order instantly.<\/p>\n<p>The best form of animation is animation within the button. Some movement captures the attention of the customer, and they will stick to it for long.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-17294\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Dancing-CTA-Button.gif\" alt=\"CTA Button\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simple website will land you more business than one that is stuffed with pages and information. From this point, onwards graphic interfaces will not be everything Entrepreneurs need to focus on. As part of your journey, it will be your job to keep track of all the changing trends and what your competition is working on. These trends when ignored can make save your startup from a drastic disaster.<\/p>\n<p>So now, it is your turn. Are you, as an Entrepreneur, ready to welcome the trends of the year 2017? Do you think that these trends are enough to keep your startup going? If you have some trends, feel free to share them with us.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You all know who Neil Armstrong is, but do you know who Buzz Aldrin is? I bet most people do not know him. So, let me tell you he was the second man to step on the&nbsp;moon, and the best part he was with Neil Armstrong. 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