Design taste

Design taste is the trained judgment of what looks right, trustworthy and fitting for a particular market. It's learned by looking, not from a rulebook.

Why it matters

Two layouts can follow every rule and still feel different. Taste decides which one your buyers trust.

In practice

  • Study the best sites in your market and the ones above it.
  • Cut until only what matters is left.
  • Test first impressions with real buyers.

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