One thing that you can guarantee from the internet is a major difference of opinion on some of the simplest of ideals, as well as much conversation, argument and discussion. One area of discussion which tends to bring out a whole host of opinions is the subject of site design, how complicated you need to make it, and what the next trend will be. Do you need to follow to crowd all of the time? An interesting question……..

If you look back through the history of online business one thing will also shine bright, the fact that some of the most well respected companies of today were yesterdays cannon fodder. Sites such as eBay where ridiculed in the early days, with some even disputing the success of the business model now, despite the fact it is now a multi billion dollar business!

So is it possible to set a new trend?

While it is most definitely possible to set a new trend and shape for the future, it is not without risks and can either take you to the moon, or dump you in the deepest ocean. So what about taking web designs back to the very basics, what about a text only web page - how would that go down with the online masses?

One of the main elements of any success on the internet is the surprise factor - a factor which can often attract people out of curiosity. However which way you attract you customers, when you have them at your site the rest is up to you. So would a text only site design really work? Stripping back to basics.

It may just be strange enough to catch the eye of the public, although it would still need to be well laid out and look good. Perhaps stripping out all of the flash banners, the colour blinding text and the background images would help to highlight the main purpose of your site? It is a gamble, but it is a gamble which could just work.

The truth is that we are all becoming ever more colour blind and adsense blind, with our senses looking for something else to stimulate them. Many of us are crying out for a new trend, a new look and something which catches our eye. Text only sites?

While the trend may not catch on, and would be a risky venture, it may just breathe some fresh air into what has become a very predictable and often monotonous area of the market - website design, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder!