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> Don't just do something because everyone else is > doing it – do something because it makes sense. I can't speak for the particulars of gradients or drop-
by generalk 16y ago
> Don't just do something because everyone else is
> doing it – do something because it makes sense.
I can't speak for the particulars of gradients or drop-shadows, but if two-sentence landing pages with an obvious call to action get signups, then it makes sense to do things that way.
I guess the inverse of the advice is "Don't refuse to do something just because it's trendy -- base your choice on whether or not it makes sense."
- willgodfrey 16y agoI agree, for the most part. However, I want to note that by following an effective trend, the "two-sentence landing pages with an obvious call to action" in this case, isn't there a chance that one might be missing an even more effective/efficient way of doing things? Sure it works, but does it work the best? >I guess the inverse of the advice is "Don't refuse to do something >just because it's trendy -- base your choice on whether or not it >makes sense." Also couldn't agree more, I think there is a really fine line between innovating because you think you can do better and innovating because you want to avoid the trend. *Edit for formatting, I am new here.