This weekend LevelTen is attending the Big Design Conference for three days of learning about Strategy, User Experience, and Code Development. Experts from across the country will gather to present theories, research, experiences, and best practices to students, professionals, and executives. Stop by our table and say hello!

1. Remove barriers

Let's face it. Online, people want instant gratification. As an Internet user, you want your browsing experience to be as painless and smooth as possible. If you make the process of contributing content in any capacity an arduous one, it's likely your visitors just won't participate.

We've all visited sites that are completely cluttered and offer more distractions than assistance to the end-user. Designing a better user experience increases conversion, retention, and can significantly impact your brand. Finding equilibrium between design and usability can be tricky - sit in the middle of a web design meeting between designers and user experience managers and you will certainly here compelling cases for strong design vs. strong usability.

Here a few simple tips to help you de-clutter a website and build a more positive user experience: