Bad Design vs. Bad Wine

Bad design is like a bad wine. They both can make your cringe. Let's be honest... I am not the first to review ugly sites and I will be far from the last. Like the plague they continue to spread like wild fire across the web and there is really no indication that it will ever stop. Sure, we can hope, but the likely hood of every site being is wonderful is far from a reality.

So, a simple "search" online could populate many options that feature ugly design. Some completed by actual designers to try to prove a point and other published by bored individuals across the world trying to grab people's attention. Are they selling something, saying something, or just added little bits of their daily lives to the web? Who knows and at some point you wonder who cares.

If a site is that hard to shop from can't you simply visit another site that offers clean design and an easy to purchase atmosphere? Sure you can, but them it takes away from some of the fun of exploring this ugly specimens. Well, I guess I just answered one of my questions. I am one of the people that looks at these sites and cares to some extent. Guess I should go find one!

Fast & Cheap or Good & Pricey

Our constant reviews of ugly websites have added to the great debate surrounding poor design and the questions still remain. Is ugly design a result of fast and cheap labor? Better yet, can you only obtain a well-done and intelligent sign at a high cost?

If you are a company struggling to find your niche on the web what amount of money should you be willing to shell out? While I refuse to give you one price to compare among all designers you should know that in many cases quick, cheap work does come with many ugly design techniques. It is an inevitable part of the process. When you review potential designers take into consideration their experience, their prior work, and their cost. Just like with everything else in the world all designers are not created equal. There will always be the good, the bad, and everything in between.

Escaping ugly website design is a good thing and your business (and consumers) just might thank you for it.

You and Only You

And, it's all about you. Thankfully, I have a lot of friends that like to share ugly sites they have come across. Although I like to thank these friends from the very beginning I think some of them simply Google "bad design" and send me everything they come across.

Bad design is bad sign, but in some cases these designs are uploaded on purpose. What do I mean by that? Well, bad design can be uploaded by well-practiced designer to show how they can fix ugly websites. In short, some designers choose to upload the most ugly design practices in order to show how they can fix these issues. These designers want you to hire them. Sure, this may seem odd to the casual searcher, but many ugly sites are actually designed by some of the most experienced designers. Weird, right?!?

When you come across an ugly site take the time to explore why this site was posted. I LOVE hearing about and exploring your suggestions, but lets only try to determine why legitimate sites opt for ugly design. Understanding how horrible design can impact your brand will help you determine what website options you should explore. Finding a niche for your brand will help in your overall profitability.