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Why do some simple websites feel more premium than expensive ones?
It's rarely the budget. It's what was left out.
Four quiet decisions do most of the work:
→ Space: room around things tells people they matter
→ Type: two typefaces and one clear scale
→ Colour: calm neutrals, one accent
→ Details: the same corners, heights and spacing everywhere
None of these cost more. They just take more deciding.
Before you add anything to your site, try taking something away.
What would you remove from yours first?
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