Topic: Website Desgin: Fluid Vs. Fixed Design
Totage's photo
Thu 05/12/11 07:28 PM
So, I'm redesigning my site. I can't decide on whether or not I want to do a fluid or fixed design though. Any input?

heavenlyboy34's photo
Sun 05/15/11 10:38 PM
Edited by heavenlyboy34 on Sun 05/15/11 10:38 PM

So, I'm redesigning my site. I can't decide on whether or not I want to do a fluid or fixed design though. Any input?


I've never heard these terms in the context of web design, and I'm certified in computer graphic design. what Could you define them?

Scorpio_WJR's photo
Mon 05/16/11 01:36 AM
Edited by Scorpio_WJR on Mon 05/16/11 01:39 AM
He means he can't decide if he wants to design his site on land, or in his secret underwater-proof office. :tongue:

Totage's photo
Mon 05/16/11 06:29 AM


So, I'm redesigning my site. I can't decide on whether or not I want to do a fluid or fixed design though. Any input?


I've never heard these terms in the context of web design, and I'm certified in computer graphic design. what Could you define them?


Fluid meaning that the width will stretch or shrink to fit the resolution of the users screen and fixed meaning the width is defined and will be the same on all resolutions, lower resolutions will have the horizontal scroll bars.

Scorpio_WJR's photo
Mon 05/16/11 02:09 PM
Oh. Go with fluid, I hate the scroll bars or a page that is smaller than my screen.

Totage's photo
Mon 05/16/11 04:48 PM
Yeah, I made it kinda in between. It should look OK, but I haven't tested it in any resolution besides my laptop yet. It's a pretty simple design. I'm still working on it though.

Tessa02's photo
Mon 05/16/11 04:59 PM

He means he can't decide if he wants to design his site on land, or in his secret underwater-proof office. :tongue:


Sounds like a plan to me!!rofl Never heard the terminology either!!

reckmen's photo
Thu 05/19/11 04:35 PM
what site is it. depending on what content you are putting in to it spock

Totage's photo
Thu 05/19/11 05:30 PM
I changed it again. lol New theme, search and database, etc. Same site and products, just automated.

Oh, it's a digital products store, software, e-books, etc.