We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not a good idea.

• Disabling copy/paste
• Open in new tab
• Click here
• Using placeholder text and not using labels
• Low contrast text
• Not enough white space / breathing room
• No comments in your code or unformatted code
• For clients: Identify problems, don't suggest solutions.
• Dates on blogs that are infrequently updated
• Carousels / sliders
• Popups, modals, lightboxes
• Full size images on mobile

Show Links * stop disabling copy/paste in form fields (tweet) * Should external links open in a new tab or not? * Why you shouldn’t say “click here” * Season 4 Episode 1 - Click Here * Should I use a Carousel

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