[thelist] Standard Page Width

> I've been trying to figure out if there is a "Standard Page/Table
> Width" that developers use as a rule of thumb when designing.   So
> far I've seen everything from 557-700, with a majority between
> 600-650.  What do you recommend using?

Hi Cassel,

For a fixed-width design, I will use a width of 600px (or occasionally 590, or
even 520).
Example: http://isaac.triplezero.com.au/newershots/7.gif

For liquid sites, I use a minimum width of 600px, and it will scale after that.
Example: http://isaac.triplezero.com.au/newershots/2.gif

Sometimes, I will design liquidly, but with a minimum of just over 700 - keeping
the crucial info in the first 600, and then extra "tips", etc, in the remaining
100+. You can see an example of this technique at the following URL:
http://isaac.triplezero.com.au/newershots/1.gif

And other times, I will use a mix - a header that appears liquid, and content
with a fixed-width. You can see two examples here:
http://isaac.triplezero.com.au/newershots/5.gif
http://isaac.triplezero.com.au/newershots/5.jpg

I recommend that you tailor a site's design to its audience. If you have a site
for gamers or tech enthusiasts, then consider 700px+. If it's a very general
site, then go for 590-600px. If you want to cater for WebTV users, then say
hello to 520px.


(I apologise that I can only provide screenshot examples - most of these
projects are still in development. If you have any questions about any of them,
feel free to ask.)

isaac
isaac@triplezero.com.au