There are 2 types of styles of websites which can be considered when developing a website.
1. Fixed (Your website will look the same on everyone's computer)
2. Fluid (Your website adapts to the resolution of the screen of the user)
Once you have decided what kind of website would best suit your content, you need to consider what layout you would like to accompany the layout. Whilst the layouts listed below are the most common
layouts they are not the only ones. The following layouts are popular because they are easy for the user to navigate and hence the user has a good experience on your website.
This is a standard layout for a website using
3 sections. A header and footer section to maintain consistancy throughout the website and then a content section in between the header and footer sections.
This is a standard layout for a website using
4 sections. Using a header, footer, menu and content sections. This allows for easy navigation of your website while keeping a uniform look.
This is a standard layout for a website using
4 sections. Using a header, footer,
left column and content section. This allows for easy navigation throughout your website easily accessable and allows for additional information to be displayed, such as contact details.
This is a standard layout for a website using
4 sections. Using a header, footer,
right column and content section. This allows for easy navigation throughout your website easily accessable and allows for additional information to be displayed, such as contact details.
This is a standard layout for a website using
5 sections. Through the use of
2 columns you are able to display a multitude of information on the sides as well as the content section. This is useful to ensure people always see your contact information of categories of products regardless of where they are on the website.
