I’m going to share a little secret on how to get the best website ever. Be the best client ever. Wait, what? It’s not the client’s job to design, code, tweak, and publish. Their job is to sit back and relax, shell out the big bucks, and have a super slick website on their desktop in 4-6 weeks. Well, that’s definitely an important part of being a client, but I’ll bet you half those big bucks that you'll want something tweaked, changed or new at yoursite.com. It’s time to get involved with the web production process. You don’t have to take the reins, but it’s your job to help steer.

Does this sound familiar? You’re sitting in the office, taking a short “break” to do some important Google research. You find the site you’re looking for and are greeted by an obnoxiously loud classical piece, causing you to search frantically for the tiny mute button buried at the bottom of the page. You have just become the victim to one of many site fads, the digital equivalent of Uggs and velour pantsuits. Everybody’s sick of them, but maybe you just can’t let go? Here are 3 trends you’ve got to ditch, and why you should do it now.