What makes a good web site?

After our discussions in previous classes, I have been wondering why I like some of the web sites that I do. It turns out that most of the web sites that I visit most often all have one thing in common: they are easy to read and navigate. There is nothing more annoying than a web site that is confusing or takes a while to figure out. Even a couple of minutes is too long. The average user stays on a home page for a couple of seconds and if one site is not clear enough it is easy to go to the next. Wetseal.com is an example of a web site that I find pleasurable. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it has all the information you need to tell you if you will want to stay. The words jump out at you and they are fun and eye catching. Another reason I like this homepage is because it has people instead of items. By using people, it makes the experience more relatable and interesting. Most clothing websites have pictures of clothes all over but that does not speak to the user. Another good thing about this site is that the tabs are organized and tell you exactly what you will find if you click it. This makes the user’s experience faster and more enjoyable.