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Without looking like a template? No. There are alot of tools (like you mentioned wordpress, twitter bootstrap, even launch rock) and sites that helps you make a
by justjimmy 15y ago
Without looking like a template? No. There are alot of tools (like you mentioned wordpress, twitter bootstrap, even launch rock) and sites that helps you make a non ugly looking landing page, but it's hard to make a 'simple, beautiful' page using template (especially more if you want it to have your branding style and personality).
(To break it down why it can be difficult to design a page – you need to understand typography, brand/style, colors, grid/layout, ui/ux patterns and copywriting. Great designers make it look easy, just as any other experts in their respective fields.)
- mkr-hn 15y agoLearning a little about typography makes a huge difference. It's amazing how good even a simple black and white document can look with the right typography. The other stuff is good, but text is what counts. Get it right, and people will forgive a lot.
- indiecore 15y agoThe simplicity of the site is what made me like HN originally. Simplicity in and of itself can be a draw especially in the super-engineered web 2.0 of today.