From reading the two web style guides, it became clear to me that several of their tips centered around a single general idea of simplicity. If a web site is too cluttered with information and graphics, it can become distracting for the viewer and they may get frustrated at not being able to find their desired information quickly enough. Simplicity makes websites efficient, easy to navigate, clear, and concise.

Too much information can be overwhelming, especially for viewers who know exactly what they're looking for and want to get straight to the point without having to read through irrelevant information just to find what they want. This is why many short pages with information divided between them works better than a few web pages packed with information. Web surfers use the internet because it is quick: they have information immediately at their fingertips. Cluttered websites interrupt the information flow.

By keeping information as concise as possible, with minimal discussion, being to-the-point, viewers will be able to find what they're looking for quickly and easily. In my opinion, this is why people like and consistently use the Internet, and therefore makes minimal simplicity the best web style rule.