What's your usual screen resolution ?


by Frankov

17 years, 8 months ago

After posting my website, it seemed that it might be a bit too small on some screens, but I certainly don't want to make it too big either.

So for future reference, what's your usual screen resolution setting ?

by sandmanfvr

17 years, 8 months ago

When creating a website, make it work for 1024x768 and then you are fine. I got an ibook 12 inch, I do 1024x768 on it, then at work it is 1600x1200. Looks good on both.

by Frankov

17 years, 8 months ago

Then I'll resize it to fit 1024x768. I just don't want people squinting to be able to read the content.

Thanks for your input !

by Kingpin

17 years, 8 months ago

What type of web builder are you using? I believe there's options in things like Dreamweaver which can format text to appear at a particular percent of the screen size… similar to how some page panels can be told to be a certain size on all screens…

The design looks nice so far, looking forward to seeing the final result.

by Frankov

17 years, 8 months ago

I'm using mostly notepad, but I also have Dreamweaver installed somewhere. I'll take a look at these function.

Since I'll still trying to figure out what to add to the site, I'm going to take my time and will build it directly in 1024x768.

A new version should be up during the week.

by Cosmic-Riptide

17 years, 8 months ago

If you use percentages for all of your site's measurements, instead of exact measurements (pixels), your website should shrink and expand to fit any screen resolution.

I myself only have experience with using exact measurements because my personal site, an art site, contains a lot of graphics. Precise measurements lead to faster loading times but less flexibility, while percentages lead to greater flexibility with slower load times.

My page looks best at 1024 X 768 but I kept the overall width of each section under 800. I did this because I believe the standard is still 800 X 600 (horizontal scroll bars are annoying).

by sandmanfvr

17 years, 8 months ago

I use notepad and good ole html. Search for Arachnaphilia, it is small app that is good. The new java version is ok, but on the apps site there is a link to the old version.

by Sayingkingkilla

17 years, 8 months ago

Ah, Notepad, that's not a program I've heard in a long time.

by fusi0n1

17 years, 8 months ago

My screen res is 1024x768. And when I make websitse I tend to sit them under 800px wide so they'll look good on most monitors.