Re: Resolution

I have seen this issue come up many times in this group and I've remained
silent, but I think I should finally voice my opinion.

I have been designing web pages for years now and I usually follow one
simple rule: "always design to the lowest common denominator". I do not give
the average user a lot of credit when it comes to computing expertise - I
would bet most average net users would have no idea what "resolution" is -
so why confuse them with a welcoming web page that says "please choose your
computer's screen resolution". I tried that once and got hordes of e-mail
asking me what the user's screen resolution is - like I said - I don't give
the average user a lot of credit.

Designing to a 640 x 480 resolution is a pain, I agree, but us web designers
are plagued with incompatibilities in the system, be it browser type,
browser version, operating system, etc. The challenge is how to get around
these issues no matter what type of user visits the web site. It's a tough
job, but it is what separates a good web designer from one that is mediocre.
I don't know what the stats are for users using 640x480, and I don't care
what the exact number is... all I know is that there are a significant
number of them. Until the day comes when the 640 x 480 resolution has become
completely obsolete - I will still cater to these users. Why? Because it is
our job to satisfy the needs of our clients - including the ability to
attract and please the maximum number of users to their web site. When you
look at it this way - how can you not design to the "lowest common
denominator".

I know I'll get flamed for this, but anyone who refuses to accommodate a 640
x 480 user is not doing their job.

PS: Isn't there are JavaScript applet that detects the resolution and sends
the user to the appropriate page? Why not use that?


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Jake Moore
Internet Coordinator
Rebel Trail Web Design
1-888-99-REBEL (997-3235)
http://www.rebeltrail.com

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