Is there an ideal page size?

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  • Martyn Welch
    Private First Class

    • Sep 2008
    • 5

    Is there an ideal page size?

    Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but I'm new to this - registered today and still learning the ropes.

    I've been designing my BlueVoda pages based upon 1024x768 dimensions, figuring most computeres would be able to view this without scrolling.
    Should I have stayed with the (I think default) 800x600 to allow for small monitors or maybe laptops?
  • dougnez
    Brigadier General

    • Aug 2006
    • 1769

    #2
    Re: Is there an ideal page size?

    Hi Martyn
    It's best to to Size your page under 1000 wide (preferably 940-980). Some people say 800. Remember to click on "Center in Browser." The page can be as long as you like with a scroll bar. Hope that Helps. Doug

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    • Martyn Welch
      Private First Class

      • Sep 2008
      • 5

      #3
      Re: Is there an ideal page size?

      Originally posted by dougnez View Post
      Hi Martyn
      It's best to to Size your page under 1000 wide (preferably 940-980). Some people say 800. Remember to click on "Center in Browser." The page can be as long as you like with a scroll bar. Hope that Helps. Doug
      Hi Doug - Thanks for the reply. I may have to ask further basic questions if I get stuck - hope that's not too tedious for anyone who, unlike me, is more familiar with web design protocols.

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      • dougnez
        Brigadier General

        • Aug 2006
        • 1769

        #4
        Re: Is there an ideal page size?

        Hi Martyn
        Just continue to post your questions here and the forum. There are many looking in and glad to help.... Doug

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        • Collectors-info
          General

          • Feb 2006
          • 8703

          #5
          Re: Is there an ideal page size?

          Hi, its only a personal preference, but i think using the whole screen is like reading a broadsheet news paper & prefer to have a page that leads you to the middle like a tabloid.
          Have a look at many of the big boys & see what they are using. Even Vodahost only uses a page at just over 700px wide. But if you are on the 1000 route, Doug's tip of (preferably 940-980) is very handy.
          Regards Chris.

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