Web Design
Web Design
Web Design
Why Readability Is the Secret Sauce to an Effective Website
Why Readability Is the Secret Sauce to an Effective Website
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Overview
Overview
I spent an entire day redoing my website, and within 24 hours of republishing, I had two sales calls booked. It was a game-changer. The biggest thing I learned? **Readability matters.**
I spent an entire day redoing my website, and within 24 hours of republishing, I had two sales calls booked. It was a game-changer. The biggest thing I learned? **Readability matters.**
At first, I fell for the “aesthetic trap”—you know, those TikToks or Instagram posts with tiny fonts and barely any contrast between the text and background. It looked sleek and minimalistic, so I tried it. Spoiler: it didn’t work.
People don’t want to squint to read your website. They want it clean, easy to read, and straightforward.
Now, I focus on readability first. If you can balance readability with good design, you’re not just good—you’re goated.
Lesson: Make your website easy to read, and watch the results roll in. A pretty site is nice, but a readable one is effective.
At first, I fell for the “aesthetic trap”—you know, those TikToks or Instagram posts with tiny fonts and barely any contrast between the text and background. It looked sleek and minimalistic, so I tried it. Spoiler: it didn’t work.
People don’t want to squint to read your website. They want it clean, easy to read, and straightforward.
Now, I focus on readability first. If you can balance readability with good design, you’re not just good—you’re goated.
Lesson: Make your website easy to read, and watch the results roll in. A pretty site is nice, but a readable one is effective.
