Social Network Marketing Tycoon

**64 bit** · 10-06-2006, 08:04 PM

Does it make much difference if you use a fixed or a fluid forum layout?

Does one work better than another?

**Sygon** · 10-06-2006, 08:13 PM

Use fixed, then let the user choose fluid

**cashable** · 10-07-2006, 01:55 PM

I prefer fluid, I have a big monitor, the fixed ones are soooo small. I did a redesign of one of my forums, had the designer do both, fixed (at 750 wide) and fluid. Seems to be about 50/50 right now. I am just amazed how many people have old monitors set at 800x600 or less. I had assumed most people had moved beyond such a small resolution, but I guess I am wrong. If you can, do as Sygon said, default is fixed, but offer fluid as an option.

**BamaStangGuy** · 10-07-2006, 10:19 PM

I prefer fluid as well

**Hobbit** · 10-08-2006, 05:21 AM

I think it depends on the site.

**PalSys** · 10-11-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit

I think it depends on the site.

I think that's entirely true. Or, more specifically, the look of the skin/style.

**netdesignz** · 10-13-2006, 08:49 PM

I myself like fixed, but fluid is nice as well. It's nice to have an option for both, but as stated above, it depends on the skin.

**Moelman** · 10-14-2006, 10:10 PM

For me it just depends. For example I think the fluid style here at EF is better than fixed, but at other forums I prefer fixed. I think in general I like fixed better (I run 1024x768). Usually on my forums I'd give the user a choice between fixed and fluid.