Designing a website or blog can be a bit of a hassle, but luckily there are some guidelines as to what makes an informative homepage.

The team at Hubspot created a really useful infographic explaining the 12 crucial homepage elements your site should not be without.

We loved their list so much we thought we’d share it!

Check out the infographic below and let us know how many of these elements your site has. Are there any that you definitely would or wouldn’t include? Voice your thoughts in the comments below.

Inspired enough for a re-design? Check out our tips on how to re-design your blog without being a design pro!

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