What should be the resolution of my website?
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What should be the resolution of my website?
Hello... I'm having difficulties in designing my website
I want to make it in 560 width for the fact that there are alot of users out there at 800x600.
But 560 isnt wide enough to add two columns of navigation on the site(like left side for nav right side for news/stats)
I would need to increase my width to 900... then my site would only support people who have 1280x1024..
Or would it be better to go with like, say 700?
or should i just force my site to be designed around 560?
I want to make it in 560 width for the fact that there are alot of users out there at 800x600.
But 560 isnt wide enough to add two columns of navigation on the site(like left side for nav right side for news/stats)
I would need to increase my width to 900... then my site would only support people who have 1280x1024..
Or would it be better to go with like, say 700?
or should i just force my site to be designed around 560?
It all depends on your goals.
Current stats put 800x600 at around 25% of users.
Of course, if your site actually gets 90%, then you need to focus on that segment more.
Regardless, there are many VERY good layouts that can be acheived even at a width of 560. I'd suggest putting up a mock of the layout, and asking for suggestions. The forum dwellers here seem to have a very good eye for layout, design, and improvements.
Current stats put 800x600 at around 25% of users.
Of course, if your site actually gets 90%, then you need to focus on that segment more.
Regardless, there are many VERY good layouts that can be acheived even at a width of 560. I'd suggest putting up a mock of the layout, and asking for suggestions. The forum dwellers here seem to have a very good eye for layout, design, and improvements.
I usually go for around 760. Not sure where you got the 560 number, sounds more like trying to fit on 640x480 (which those w3 stats say 0% use anymore, finally!). 760 will fit on 800x600 maximized without causing a horizontal scrollbar, and 1024x768 with a favorites bar on the left (depending on how wide they have it). You can also fit two columns of navigation in there pretty well.
I'd definately say the max you could design for is 1024, not 1280... I notice recently sites like Cnet and ESPN have pushed to a 1024 layout but they still only use the 800x600 area for the content and put some filler ads and crap out in 1024 land.
I'd definately say the max you could design for is 1024, not 1280... I notice recently sites like Cnet and ESPN have pushed to a 1024 layout but they still only use the 800x600 area for the content and put some filler ads and crap out in 1024 land.
if you want to see what can be done with css layout and design check out http://www.csszengarden.com/ and also http://www.contentwithstyle.co.uk/Artic ... -framework both very good sites.
Would have never thought there's so many. I would've said no more than 15%.Roja wrote:Current stats put 800x600 at around 25% of users.
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760 is seriously pushing the limits for 800x600 screens. Take into account window borders, scrollbars (paddng/margins if you set them).shoebappa wrote:I usually go for around 760. Not sure where you got the 560 number.....
Besides that, if you have "Favourites" or "Bookmarks" open in your browser you essentially lose windows space.
IMO, 700 is a good number to go for if you really want fixed width layouts that work at 800x600.
I generally prefer fluid layouts however -- everything fits to fill the screen.
My latest layout uses a 720 pixel fixed-width layout, which leaves just enough room for background decoration without bookmarks/favourites @ 800x600
Note: 560px wide will leave a heap of blank space @ 1280x1024 so make sure you have something to please the eye (that's not distracting from the content) in the background.
alright thankx. ill check into CSS and Liquid layouts, thanks for the info guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!phpdevuk wrote:if you want to see what can be done with css layout and design check out http://www.csszengarden.com/ and also http://www.contentwithstyle.co.uk/Artic ... -framework both very good sites.
I always go 775 on width. 800 X 600 comes out great, but to make sure everything is on the screen and no horizontal scrolling.. always give yourself about 25 pixels of space. I don't think anybody should have to cater to anything less than 800 X 600. Those people who have resolution smaller than that need encouragement to upgrade and stop holding back technology... lol.