
## Landing Page Design

Landing pages are still an important promotional tool for many modern businesses. They allow a company or individual to promote a product, email list, or other services in a small and concise package. They are the perfect place to drive marketing campaigns and advertisements with a tailored page specifically designed for those leads. However, there is an art to designing these pages, and [a post yesterday from Line25 lists things to avoid when creating the perfect landing page](https://line25.com/ui-ux-design/9-things-not-to-do-while-designing-a-landing-page).

## Having a High-Quality Website in 2020

Website design and development is constantly changing and evolving, which is why it is important to keep your skills and your website up to date. On Wednesday, [a post on Torque](https://torquemag.io/2020/08/high-quality-website/), a publication by [WPEngine](https://wpengine.com/), highlighted key elements for a high-quality website in 2020. Topics included ease of use, fast loading, and accessibility and are a great point of reference to assess anyone's website.

## Getting More Newsletter Sign-Ups

While mailing lists may seem outdated they still rank as one of the best content marketing tactics with some of the highest engagement rates. But it isn't as easy as it sounds to build a massive email list, especially in 2020 when every website seems to have one. Creative.onl shared a post on Monday outlining _[5 techniques to get more newsletter sign-ups](https://www.creative.onl/5-techniques-to-get-more-newsletter-sign-ups-from-your-website/)_, which goes into detail on specific actions you can take, such as creating a compelling offer and properly utilizing a thank-you page.



## Improve Your Website in 2020

Treehouse published an article today titled _[5 Ways to Improve Your Website in 2020](https://blog.teamtreehouse.com/5-ways-to-improve-your-website-in-2020)_. The post outlines common issues that people have with websites and how to address them. Some common issues include difficulty navigating the site, poor search results, and slow load time. The solutions provide tried and true results that can help with any website.

## Thinking in Design Systems

Relate recently posted a new segment to their Thinking in Design Systems series. [This post involved the colors of a design system](https://medium.com/relate/thinking-in-design-systems-colors-6af13af1c07a) and outlined the various steps and considerations involved. Some of the key topics were creating your essential color palette, naming your colors and theming.

## Improving Website Readability

A recent post on Shakuro outlined [five ways to improve website readability](https://shakuro.com/blog/crystal-clear-5-ways-to-improve-website-readability/). The post goes in depth on readability which most website owners don’t consider when evaluating their website. Tips include concentrating on typography, using white space, and color contrast.


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