Because people tend to read online text more slowly than paper text, Web site designers use page layout techniques to help make content more readable. Page Layout
Whitespace Refers to the background of a page. Note that this space does not have to be white. In general, when designing a Web site, you will need to keep the following key tips in mind. Figure 13.1 shows you how some of these layout tricks work to emphasize your content.
Figure 13.1. Adding diversity to your page layout helps enhance its readability.If your Web site contains more than one page, you'll want to include some way for your visitors to find the other pages in your site. A good navigation system is more than a table of contents; it is a defined structure that gives your visitors information about your site. Your navigation system can consist of text links or image links (refer to Lesson 8, "Using Graphics"). Whichever link type you choose, your navigation system should appear on every page of your site to help orient your users. Tip
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