Browser resolution

[Frog Brew]

I have always had the same problem with making websites fit nicely on every browser resolution. Any tips on how to make something look good on 1024 by 768 and 1280 X 1024? Not necessarily those 2 resolutions but you know what I mean...I hope.

[jscheuer1]

There are different strategies, some better than others but all have their own merits. I have tended to use a centered container that would fit inside the narrowest target resolution. Lately I am favoring using fluid layouts that can wrap as the screen or window get thinner. There is also resolution detect but, that is really a poor option in most cases.

[Frog Brew]

So build for the smallest resolution...do you think anyone uses 800 X 600 anymore? I would think 1024 X 768 is just about finished with too?

Fluid layouts?

[Twey]

So build for the smallest resolution...do you think anyone uses 800 X 600 anymore? I would think 1024 X 768 is just about finished with too?

This is a terrible design option. It doesn't take advantage of available screen real estate, and it's impossible to judge what the "smallest resolution" will be (mobile devices, anyone?). 800x600 is still in heavy usage, and 1024×768 is the most common resolution at the moment.

Fluid layouts?

Layouts that don't try to treat the Web as if it were paper.

[Frog Brew]

Uhg I have to learne CSS is what you are saying? If that's waht you are saying then I guess I better gitterdun.

[boxxertrumps]

CSS is easy to learn how to use, you just have to be creative with it to get whatever effect you desire.

I'm glad that i learned it.

[Frog Brew]

I guess it's time to start learning..

[techno_race]

So build for the smallest resolution...do you think anyone uses 800 X 600 anymore?

I do. (I have 3 computers - 1 is 800x600, 1 is 1024x768 and the other is 1280x1024.)

[techno_race]

(mobile devices, anyone?).

320*480.