What Makes a Good Website?

Lately I have been asking myself this question and reflecting on what are the “must have” features that contribute to a successful Website design. This has been foremost in my thoughts as one of our major projects this year is to launch a new Library Website.


So what truly matters?  Is it design which encompasses all the visual elements such as color scheme, layout & organization, font(s), logo, and images? Or is it content which is made up of informational elements/text and access to both subscribed and vetted resources/services the library provides? Or finally, is it website navigation – the ease in locating needed information?

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