I would say go with the more numerous yet shorter pages for online
viewing, but provide a single, printable version for those who like to
print and then read.  Web users don't read off of the screen unless they
have to, so your better off giving it to them in smaller, more
digestible bits.

-Jeff	

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Marie Mills [SMTP:mariemills(at)hotmail.com]
> Sent:	Monday, March 01, 1999 12:47 PM
> To:	hwg-theory(at)hwg.org
> Subject:	a few long pages vs. many shorter pages
> 
> 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,
> 
> Marie Mills
> Geographic Information Systems Specialist
> Seattle, Washington
> 
> mariemills(at)hotmail.com
> 
> 
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