RE: a few long pages vs. many shorter pages

by "Christian Lavoie" <clavoie(at)enter-net.com>

Date:	Mon, 1 Mar 1999 15:08:28 -0500
To:	"Marie Mills" <mariemills(at)hotmail.com>, <hwg-theory(at)hwg.org>
In-Reply-To:	hotmail
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> I am designing a web site to show the results of a state contract which
> involved building a database and maps.  My initial design is 7 or 8
> short pages (about one screen length each), with each page providing
> links to all others.  Another way to do this would be to group the
> related information onto 2 or 3 longer pages, and make the user scroll
> down for more information.
>
> So my question is:  what are the pros and cons of designing a site with
> a few longer pages versus having more pages that are shorter?  I'll
> compile all responses...  Thanks,

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Short pages:

As a netizen:

- Allows me to get *only* what I want, and makes one 'feel' like he's in
control
- Loads less. 33.6k modems and less especially.

As a webmaster:

- Tend to be easier to maintain

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Long pages:

- Tend to print more easily
- Load less often

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Hopes this helps,

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Christian Lavoie
UIN: 947212
E-Mail: clavoie(at)enter-net.com

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