Re: 420Magazine.com Web Graphics Contest!
..while I agree with the Lurker, logo overlaying a background isn't something that will break across browsers unless you really suck at programming. However as this forum is built on vBulletin technology, it has all of that pre-thought out and built into it, so the display will be consistent across browsers. Its simply using a div with a background image, and then positioning an additional layer for the logo inside of that container. Quite simple when you're dealing with div's.
Generally true, and vB has some intelligent design. That and vBSEO together make a powerful virtual equity platform for forum properties. I use css in most of the sites I own but try to keep from getting too layered (headers are pretty simple, though). I want something that works for as many folks as possible (95%+...beyond that, have to look at effort/expenditure vs. return), so I stay away from most flash (resource-intensive), js drop-down menus (not SEO friendly), and the like. Mine are designed more for income than 'wow'-factor, though. An ugly site can also still make a lot of money (sometimes, even more) than a pretty site, in my experience. (Mine aren't
too ugly!)
(Rob's site isn't really income-focused (it's more about the
mission), but the same rules apply re: content delivery and reaching more people.)
I am interested in seeing other options, so let's also include up to 200 max.
That will definitely make room for the circle logo, however I don't want members to have to scroll down to get content in lower resolutions.
If we can't get it right ion 100 however, we may need to increase to make it work.
Thanks for the clarification. I tend to keep things under
140-150px max myself (when I do use banners), because I want to keep as much info as possible
Above The Fold. Overly large graphics without direct access to relevant content contribute to bounce rate among other factors.
If I go that wide I'm probably going to still overlay the top navigation bar over the bottom of the graphic as well, or I see it as simply wasting space.
A lot of psychology goes into proper site layout, how our eyes track, what elements people are attracted to - and in which order, how we learn, etc. Best to welcome folks to a site and give them quality content as soon as possible.
I lay out my stuff in such a way as to direct people where I want them to go, and have it be a part of their natural flow. Simple, clean, good flow, no frills, no distractions. Just quality content (and a call to action).
The
current banner size or just a bit wider looks about right to my eyes, for this site. But then, I'm thinking like a business owner, not a graphic designer. They can have very different sensibilities sometimes.
Just sent in one.
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