So, you are going to tackle the job of designing a web site.. Technical skills alone will not automatically transform you into a good designer. First, you need some basic knowledge about what makes good design and what falls into the category of bad design.

What makes good web design? Is it just the overall look of the page or should you also consider the navigation, content, graphics, and links? Maybe the purpose of the page should be considered; after all, should a company page have links to their employees' personal web sites?