Is Your Website Readable?

I'm absolutely amazed at how many websites I've visited that are written in reverse text.

What's reverse test?

Reverse text is light colored or white text on a dark or black background.

If used correctly, reverse text can produce an impressive visual impact.

However, a little reverse text goes a long way. And if you have a whole webpage of reverse text, it's very difficult on the eyes.

Why? Because according to readability studies, reverse text is not suitable for reading because of its poor legibility even in normal lighting conditions. It's just not user-friendly.

When designing your website, it's best to use black text on a white or light-colored background.

But if you decide to use reverse text, use it sparingly.

NOTE: There is a video version of this article on my YouTube channel.