Are you losing customers because you’ve got an outdated website? Do you need to put your business online?

The online retail industry is worth more than $2 trillion per year, with the top three companies earning more than $100 billion. If you’re thinking of developing your website, it’s time to get started.

One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is about your web color schemes. We’ll show you a few classic color combos and help you get started with a custom website.

Minimalist Web Color Schemes

When you’re thinking about color schemes for websites, it’s best not to overthink it. You don’t want to confuse your audience with too many colors or too much visual information.

In general, the best color schemes are simple. You can’t go wrong with basic black and white. You can use grey for a background color, black writing, and a white frame.

If you’re not really a computer person, you can find an online company that will make you a website. If you need to make adjustments to the color scheme after you see it online, they can do that for you easily.

Basic Blue

The thing that all good color schemes have in common is simplicity. Try to limit yourself to two or three colors, and get some feedback before your website goes live.

If your logo is blue, for example, you could use black for your text and a bright yellow as a contrasting frame. You can also use shades of blue in your background.

The one thing to remember when you’re using colors is to keep your text easily readable. That means using black text and a light color behind it.

Trust your instincts when it comes to color schemes. If you love a certain color, make sure to work it in.

Eye-Catching Red

If you really want your website to stand out, try modern color schemes like bright reds and oranges.

Try to make sure that your background isn’t too bright, and make sure that your logo is easy to read. Making your logo and contact information too small is a common website mistake.

You should also try to include your contact information on every page. If you want your phone number and email address to stand out, you can frame it in red or orange.

In general, though, you don’t want to use colors that are too bright.

Get Started with a Custom Website

There is a hot debate raging about web color schemes. Is blue the color of trustworthiness? Does using red make buyers more excited?

When you talk to your website company, let them know the kinds of feelings you’d like to inspire. You might need to make a website with a warm, welcoming feel, or you might want to go big, bright, and bold.

We work with businesses of any size and help them get their websites up and running. Just give us a call or send us an email online with any questions. We’re looking forward to connecting with you!