Hierarchy in Web Design

What I've found has given me the most trouble in the past when designing for the web was hierarchy, and designing a site that was easy to flow through that placed the emphasis in the places it needed to be. It's actually got some big differences from print designing and can make or break your site.

I found this website that shows you how to use color, dimension, size, placement, and contrast to make elements of your page stick out or recede. It shows some great examples of using these elements and how successful it can be. It's very interesting to see how using a good sense of hierarchy can de-clutter a page and make it much more pleasant to take in.

Enjoy:

http://www.onextrapixel.com/2010/06/24/a-closer-look-at-hierarchy-in-web-design/