I suspect at this point we’ve both expressed our opinions to the full extent; your evaluation of what is desirable is different from mine. Both are valid.
I agree.
The one thing I still misunderstand and please forgive me if I misphrased my question there is this:
If I understand you correctly, icon button/s with a solid color background would less annoy you than icon button/s without a solid color background. If so, why is it the case? Thanks !!!
I totally get where you’re coming from about whether a contact page is necessary. In my experience, it really depends on the kind of user experience you want to offer.
Having contact forms embedded on every page is super convenient, especially if you’re trying to keep users engaged right where they are. But, when it comes to building trust, a dedicated “Contact” page can still be a big deal. It’s often one of the first places people go to see if the site is legit. Plus, search engines like to see a clearly defined contact page when they assess a site’s credibility especially for businesses.
From a customer experience perspective, it’s about what people expect. Most users feel reassured when they know exactly where to go if they need help or have questions. A contact page sends the message, “We’re here if you need us.” Embedded forms are great, but they don’t always give that same sense of reliability.
That said, if your forms are easy to find and simple to use, you can totally get away with not having a separate page. Just make sure the contact options don’t disrupt the user’s flow.
I got to the conclusion that a contact page is anyway good for showing a phone number andor an email address in one place, whilst a contact box in every page can be good for immediate contact links without showing a phone number andor an email address.