There are four principles of good design:
Alignment-
When you pick one alignment, try as best as you can to stick with it for the entire site. Try to avoid centering every item on your page.
Proximity-
Grouping items of similar content will not only look better on your page, but it will be less likely that your reader will become lost and confused. The easier things are to read, the more likely the reader will want to stay and navigate further.
Repetition-
In some cases, repetition is beneficial. Utiliizing the same theme and look on your site makes it much easier to enjoy. This also minimizes the risk of your user getting lost (An all black background with red tabs may confuse someone on a site with predominantly violet colors, etc.)
Contrast-
Arrange your colors and images so that the important content is what attracts the reader's eye first. If their attention is immediately drawn to advertisements or unnecessary content, chances are your message is not going to be conveyed properly.
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