Do you think I should do the centered body technique, with a 760 px width for my page?
Vladdy explains a little here:
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At the moment, by page is optimized for 1024 x 768 resolution. I could cut the width down and make it fit in a 760 px width page, with the body centered, but don't you think it would look really weird at 1024 x 768? What are your opinions?it depends what type of layout your doing. If your doing a fluid layout then it shouldnt matter as it should all adjust to the size of the window (and look good however). If you are doing a fixed layout then u will want the site to be made for the 800x600 users as well and it is best to be centered. Those w/ big screens do see a bit of space, but its not that bad. I have my laptop set to the 1600x1200 res i believe it is and the sites look fine
I hate making this choice every time I come to make a page. What is the intended target audience, what is their most likely setup, blah blah blah and so on. Even considering all that (if at all possible) the truth is you still should be making the site for everyone.
I decided from now on that I'm sticking with the generic 770 width and then giving the option to increase or decrease the supported width in a profile setting for anyone that cares to register. The idea being that anyone that is only gonna visit once and not bother with it again should not really be fussed over too much. But anyone that is going to be a regular visitor can register and customise the site to their taste and preferences.
Vladdy explains a little here:
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At the moment, by page is optimized for 1024 x 768 resolution. I could cut the width down and make it fit in a 760 px width page, with the body centered, but don't you think it would look really weird at 1024 x 768? What are your opinions?it depends what type of layout your doing. If your doing a fluid layout then it shouldnt matter as it should all adjust to the size of the window (and look good however). If you are doing a fixed layout then u will want the site to be made for the 800x600 users as well and it is best to be centered. Those w/ big screens do see a bit of space, but its not that bad. I have my laptop set to the 1600x1200 res i believe it is and the sites look fine
I hate making this choice every time I come to make a page. What is the intended target audience, what is their most likely setup, blah blah blah and so on. Even considering all that (if at all possible) the truth is you still should be making the site for everyone.I decided from now on that I'm sticking with the generic 770 width and then giving the option to increase or decrease the supported width in a profile setting for anyone that cares to register. The idea being that anyone that is only gonna visit once and not bother with it again should not really be fussed over too much. But anyone that is going to be a regular visitor can register and customise the site to their taste and preferences.