Do It!

• Make sure your site looks good in the major browsers and on popular mobile devices. You don't have to obsess for pixel-perfect precision, but you don't want unexpected surprises either.
• Provide "alt tags" for all images. Make the alt tag description for each image clear. "My New Car" tells a visitor almost nothing. "My 2016 Silver BMW" tells a whole lot more.
• Keep your font choices simple but experiment with Google fonts. You can add a bit of fun to headings, etc. Just don't overdo it. The best practice is to keep regular text in sans-serif so it is easier to read on the screen. You can use either serif or sans-serif fonts for headings in an appropriately larger size.
• Learn the basics of HTML. No program can produce "perfect" code and you will need to tweak the code in some circumstances. If there is something you can't edit or fix in design view, looking at the code and understanding how you can change it will make your site work better, look better, and download faster.
• Learn the basics of CSS or at least enough to make minor changes rather than adding HTML markup code to your pages.
• Use upper and lower case in your content areas and use all caps sparingly for emphasis. A paragraph using all caps IS DIFFICULT TO READ. DON'T DO IT!
• Limit the number of colors you use on your site and keep your color use consistent across your site. Color is a way for people to identify things. If your links are purple, then don't use the same color and size for text emphasis. People will try to click on it. I typically use 2-3 shades of the same color and one accent color in my sites.
• Use a consistent layout. If your sidebar is always on the left, keep it there. Switching from left to right confuses visitors.