8 replies to this topic

[dirkfirst]

I created my site in a high resolution, But when a low resolution user comes it messes up. How can I make it so it doesn't change?

[Lop]

There is no fix, thats the problem.

What you can do is create a low resolution version and then detect what resolution the user is in. Then direct him to the correct version - high or low.

[brackett]

Use relative (percentage based) widths, not pixels.

[dirkfirst]

brackett said:

Use relative (percentage based) widths, not pixels.

I am, it still looks like crap in lower resolutions. I'm not sure why, I am using a WYSIWYG editor though, not pure HTML.

[brackett]

Hmm...looking like "crap" is pretty subjective. Perhaps an example or better explanation of the problem? Why HTML editor are you using?

[Frantic]

I think he means it doesnt fit the screen properly.

If you use 100% width rather than a pixel amount then it has to fit.

Try wrapping your whole site in a div or table with 100% (or smaller) width.

[DevilsCharm]

When people enter your site, you could have a prompt page asking what resolution they would prefer.

[egon]

The problem is this: people are still using resolutions lower than 800x600. Always create your site for that resolution. If you have a resolution lower than that, then you have to understand you are going to have issues, and are asking for problems.

[Lop]

I wonder when people will stop using 800x600... This makes making webpages hard.