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digital marketing tutorials web design how to design an effective website layout ideas and examples december 2 2022 nick schäferhoff everyone who uses the internet looks at website layout examples every day yet unless you are a designer or in the process of building your own site few of us ever stop to think about what actually makes a good web page structure you may instinctively feel it when you encounter one that is less than satisfactory but do you know how to design a website layout that both pleases your visitors and allows you to achieve what you want with your site if the answer to that question is no don t fret that s exactly what this article is here for in the following we will define what a website layout is and which elements are important to create one after that we go over different types of layouts including some examples finally we tell you how to choose a layout for your own website as well as how to create a simple mockup to visualize it in this article website layout a definition what is the goal of your website layout 11 common types of website layouts 1 z pattern 2 f pattern 3 magazine 4 grid 5 modular 6 single column 7 content focused 8 full screen 9 hero 10 split screen 11 asymmetrical how to choose a website layout consider the type of website you are building define your goals do your research consider what you like base your design on common layouts creating a website layout mockup what is a wireframe and how do you create one additional tips tools for wireframing find the right website layout for your wordpress site website layout a definition let s start with the most basic question what do we even mean by website layout in a sentence it means the way that the elements on your web pages content navigation header footer and everything else visible are arranged to present the information included within them in contrast to website structure layout focuses on the individual page experience and how users consume the content on your pages it is less concerned about leading them around your site as a whole though of course that s part of it as well while different web pages on your site can and should have different layouts the basic structure usually stays the same for example the information needed on a shop page is very different from that of a product page or something like an about section at the same time the basic layout elements especially header and footer usually stay constant across most pages this makes for a consistent user experience while allowing for flexibility to deliver different types of content to users what is the goal of your website layout good layout has the power to keep users on your page longer and engage them bad layout can do the opposite in times where most visitors leave your site within ten seconds you need all the edge you can get here are some things that good website layout accomplishes makes a good first impression users decide within less than half a second whether they like your site or not so you better make sure your layout is on point naturally leads the eye to important content the focus of every website is content whether that is products or information your page structure can either direct users towards it or away from it provides strong user experience ux a good layout helps visitors find what they are looking for both on page as well as sitewide it also sets elements in relation to each other determines their sequence and gives weight to the right elements gives guidance layout provides guide rails for your users it places the most important content at the top and leads them down the page toward your goal the best website layout is one that you barely notice because you can easily find every element you are looking for it is also one aimed at your target group their preferences behaviors and needs 11 common types of website layouts in order to give you ideas about what a website layout can look like let s go over some common types the kinds of websites they are most suitable for and examples be aware that for some of these the distinction is a bit fluid you can often apply more than one layout principle to a single site 1 z pattern this z pattern layout is based on the way many people naturally look at website content they start at the top left scan to the top right then go down to the left and to the right again you can take advantage of that for example by placing the logo in the upper left corner and the navigation menu across from it your most important information such as your heading and visuals appears diagonally down left from that while the call to action is to the right of it again this website layout is very skim friendly and most appropriate for sites that have relatively little content that you want to give much attention to like ctas forms and buttons you can also line up several z patterns with alternating elements to lead visitors down in zigzag form and keep them engaged 2 f pattern this layout is also based on common page scanning behavior first discovered defined by the nielsen norman group it is observable on both desktop and mobile and especially for more text heavy sites that makes it well suited for websites with lots of options or written content that needs to be scanned quickly e g news sites or search result pages you can take advantage of it by using the left side as an anchor however it is important to note that nng has come out in recent years saying that while the f pattern is a natural reading sequence it is not good for users and websites they state you should encourage readers to consume the rest of your content through text formatting like bullet points or visuals like icons and images 3 magazine magazine layouts are inspired by printed newspapers and magazines and there are many examples of this kind of website out there they usually consist of multiple columns made up of individual containers that create a complex visual hierarchy in this website layout different elements often have different weights assigned to them to show their relative importance you can do this for example with bigger headlines or the use of images this creates a multi level hierarchy the goal is to allow visitors to scan a great amount of information quickly as a consequence it s a great choice for content heavy websites especially those covering a multitude of topics dashboards such as for web applications are also good candidates the gazette theme is another great example for how to use a magazine layout 4 grid also called box based website layouts grid layouts distribute elements across the page according to a clear underlying order the result is a well structured and geometrically arranged design it s ideal for sites that have a lot of content of equal importance e g portfolios linked pages often appear in the form of an image plus title and a short abstract if your content does not all have the same priority there are lots of options to determine relative importance of different elements as well 5 modular next in our list of website layout examples we have a special kind of grid structure which is also known as block layout in it each unit of content has their own space is evenly spaced and thus easy to locate you might be very familiar with it from pinterest and other sites that use a card layout this website layout is also great for mobile design as it rearranges well for smaller screens if you want to use it it is most suitable for business websites content collections like product pages or the display of custom post types 6 single column our next website layout example arranges all content in one vertical column and orders it sequentially single column layouts are popular and easy to use especially on mobile where users prefer to scroll over clicking from page to page to that end it benefits from a back to top button and sticky menu if your content is very text heavy remember to break it up with images to ensure readability as you can imagine this website layout is frequently used for blogs and anything that has a feed like content pipeline landing pages are also a good candidate 7 content focused as the name already suggests this layout is most appropriate for websites whose primary appeal is written content it s similar to the single column variety often with one main column and one or more side columns for additional information while the focus is on the primary content you can surround it by other elements that you want visitors to notice after landing on the page for the main attraction this could be a newsletter signup form in the sidebar advertisement for your product or service or a sales banner naturally this page structure lends itself best to blogs or other websites that mainly deal in writing at the same time singular pages on websites with a different layout can also benefit from a content focused approach 8 full screen this is a website layout that covers the entire page there are no sidebars the screen comes across as a singular unit sometimes this design is coupled with a modular build that scrolls screen by screen so that each section is like a separate page it often has an image or even video in the background full screen layouts are best suited for one page designs storytelling and product pages they work best if you couple them with captivating colors and or visuals if you like this look the afterlight theme might be a good option for you 9 hero a special type of full screen website layout with a large image at the top also called hero image that contains the main elements like your site title cta etc hero layouts are a good way to quickly capture attention and clarify the topic of the page especially for products it s a big bold visual statement with additional information in the form of text elements the layout works best for product pages and ecommerce websites in general however some blogs also use it 10 split screen in this website layout the screen is divided in the middle split screen layouts provide a balanced symmetry allowing you to represent two different ideas and give them the same consideration alternatively you can also show off the same idea from different angles or use it to divide ecommerce customers at the start of their journey split screen is a great option for websites that use two different types of content e g images and text or provide two distinct customer journeys it s also suitable simply for websites that want a modern look however it s not so great for text heavy designs because it doesn t scale well especially on mobile 11 asymmetrical a design similar to split screen or grid but with uneven distribution offering an added dynamic you can use scale color width and more to provide different focal points and highlights on the page however asymmetry does not mean chaos there s an underlying order that provides elegance and congruity what are good candidates for asymmetrical website layouts websites that want to go for something modern innovative and guide the user s attention in dynamic ways business websites online portfolios or landing pages are prime beneficiaries how to choose a website layout with a better idea about what types of website layouts exist how do you pick the right one for your website here are a few practical tips to do so consider the type of website you are building as you have seen above different website layouts are more or less suitable for different types of websites therefore in order to choose the right one for you you first need to be crystal clear about what kind of site you are building business sites shops blogs they all have very different focal points and demand different layouts clarity in this area is the first step towards making the right choice define your goals in addition layout is also subject to what you are trying to achieve when creating one always do so with a goal in mind what does success look like for you what user behavior are you trying to encourage knowing this beforehand allows you to make design choices that complement your goals do your research your website does not exist in a vacuum look at websites that are the same type as yours e g blog ecommerce b2b b2c etc but sell different types of products services or serve different industries niches than your own when you do identify common website layouts best practices what looks good and see what you can do better with your layout consider what you like yes a website is primarily there to serve other people however at the same time it also needs to be something you like if you are turned off by your own website it s unlikely that you will put in the energy and enthusiasm needed to run it and make it successful for that reason while considering which website layout to choose also do some introspection think about what you personally like and would like to see on your site base your design on common layouts the website layouts we discussed above are commonly known because they work they have proven to be usable over time are familiar to users and ready to go therefore it s a good idea to go with one of the established layouts and then add your individual flavor to it creating a website layout mockup wordpress themes are flexible enough to support different types of page layouts out of the box but what if you are designing your own theme or are working with a website developer in this case you might want to create a wireframe this helps to map out your page layout and is also good to clarify your ideas and get them onto paper what is a wireframe and how do you create one a wireframe is like a map of your page it s not the finished design but something that shows its structure here s how to create a simple wireframe think about the user journey be aware what your goals are with your layout where you want to steer visitors and what you want them to do get sketching and start with mobile wireframes are not meant to be superfancy or detailed therefore you can get started right away see the tools below a good idea is to start with the mobile design then move on to larger screen sizes create the basic framework take a bird s eye view tackle the basic design problems first think about where to place the navigation and other basic ui elements identify content areas mark where your content goes for that it s important to know the content you will use ahead of time both word count and images so that you can accurately include it in the map iterate even if you are satisfied with your first idea do a few more passes to give yourself options it often takes a while for the best ideas to bubble to the surface test once you have some website layout ideas collected it s time to put them in front of potential users and collect feedback the tools listed below are suitable for that as well getting some real life feedback is great to improve and get closer to the final version rinse and repeat do this over and over until you are satisfied with the results and ready to move 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