The basic layout and design of a website should consist of C.R.A.P. Contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity creates a strong structure for each website that one creates, and makes it easier for each visitor of the website to understand and enjoy the website. Articles that support the idea of C.R.A.P are below.
In my first article researching basic website design, author Mike Rundle describes how he took a computer technology class back in his college days. He breaks up each of the essential elements of C.R.A.P, and describes his ideas of website design and how they must focus on C.R.A.P to be successful.
http://thinkvitamin.com/design/how-crap-is-your-site-design/
My second article is written by a graphic designer, Jacob Cass. He displays the idea of using C.R.A.P on your website in simple terms, and uses information from The Non Designers Type Book by Robin Williams. This was an easy website and article to understand and follow. Some good C.R.A.P.
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/crapthe-four-principles-of-sound-design/
This third article is focused more specifically on contrast and it's importance in website development. It can be nice to have a website dedicated to each letter in C.R.A.P as it gives more detailed examples and such of what one should and shouldn't do in website development.
http://www.gomediazine.com/design-articles/technique-theory/rule-three-contrast-contrast-contrast/
Learn, and feed each visitor of your sign a strong level of C.R.A.P!
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