--- title: Top Design & Development Posts of 2017 at Website Magazine description: New Year's is almost here, and it's a good time to reflect on what worked and what didn't in 2017. image: https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash122117-Jan-23-2023-02-19-15-7534-PM-1-1-1.png --- [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) [![Website Magazine Logo](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradient-regular@3x-1.png?width=586&height=145&name=gradient-regular@3x-1.png "Website Magazine Logo")](http://Website%20Services,%20Inc.) - [About](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about) - [FAQs](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/faq) - [Advertise](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/advertise) - [Editorial Staff](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/editorial-publishing-staff) - [Resources](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com) - [Newsletter](https://www.websitemagazine.com/newsletter-sign-up) - More - [Contact Us](https://www.websitemagazine.com/contact) [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) Search - [Latest](https://www.websitemagazine.com) - [Design](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design) - [Development](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-development) - [SEO](https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo) - [Ecommerce](https://www.websitemagazine.com/ecommerce) - [Content](https://www.websitemagazine.com/content) - [Marketing](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing) - [Advertising](https://www.websitemagazine.com/advertising) - [Email](https://www.websitemagazine.com/email) - [Infographics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/infographics) - [View All Topics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/channels) # Top Design & Development Posts of 2017 at Website Magazine ![Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Peter_Devereaux.png) [by Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/author/peter-devereaux) 28 Dec, 2017 - - - [mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/top-design-development-posts-of-2017-at-website-magazine](mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/top-design-development-posts-of-2017-at-website-magazine) - Link Copied! ![Top Design & Development Posts of 2017 at Website Magazine](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash122117-Jan-23-2023-02-19-15-7534-PM-1-1-1.png) **New Year's Day is almost here, and it is a good time to reflect on what worked and what did not in 2017.** Website Magazine reviewed our internal data to highlight the top posts from many of the topics we cover to help you improve your Web success. Here are the most-read design and development articles of 2017 at Website Magazine: 1. Read, " [A Good Website Won't Cut It Anymore](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/why-a-good-website-won-t-cut-it-anymore-and-what-you-can-do-about-it)"  2. Read, " [A Web Designers Toolkit](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/a-web-designer's-toolkit)"  3. Read, " [Web Design that Doesn't Sell](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/commonly-misused-web-design-techniques-that-tank-conversions)"  4. Read, " [3 Cutting-Edge Web Design Trends](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/3-cutting-edge-web-design-trends)" 5. Read, " [Trendy Fonts for Distinctive Web Design](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/trendy-fonts-for-distinctive-web-design)" 6. Read, " [Are Your Landing Pages Scaring Away Visitors?](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/landing-page-test-hygiene-5-musts-to-get-valid-results)" ![Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Peter_Devereaux.png) [Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/author/peter-devereaux) As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. 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