What's the best way to create blank vertical space? I'm assuming using a bunch of <p> tags isn't optimal. Should I just create an image the same color as the bg? Thanks.

It all depends on the situation and the elements to which you can apply style. A very general answer would be to definitely use CSS as opposed to HTML to create the space you're looking for. Are you familiar with CSS?

Originally Posted by shockent

Are you familiar with CSS?

A little. I know I need to learn it well though. I should stop being lazy and just do it

use something like

<div style="height: 500px;"> </div>

that would give you a blank space but only put it where you want your blank space You could provide us more information if this doesn't fit your needs such as you wanted the blank space only on one side or the other...... this will free up the space vertically and 100% across the page......

CSS is the best solution

Originally Posted by blackhawkpowers

use something like

<div style="height: 500px;"> </div>

ya this works very well. ty.

Really, you shouldn't use elements just for spaces. Elements were designed to contain data, or child elements which in turn should contain the data.

If you have two photographs, and you want a larger space between them, simple use the margin property of CSS.

<img style="margin-bottom: 20px;" ...
<img ...

This would be more semantically accurate. It would also help to reduce cross-browser display issues.