So you want to know about Skinny Layouts?
Posted on: September 2, 2008
Posted in: Affiliate Marketing
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What is a skinny layout? Skinny layouts are defined by their small size. All of the potential modules are thin, and narrow. Generally less than 300 pixels wide, and have mini fonts to match. Organization fiends will generally adore these skinny layouts, due to the clean sleek look, and the option to place everything “just so”.
Small fonts are hard for some people to see and read, but that doesn’t stop anyone from using a Skinny Layout. If you have trouble reading your own, or a friends, then maximize the default font size for your browser. These skinny layouts are definitely for the “web fashion” conscious, and are sure to impress friends.
Guys generally are not the ones using these layouts. The majority of skinny layouts are targeted towards the female sex. Its often fun to think about who creates these beautiful things that we all seem to love. Its pretty simple, most people know a bit of HTML, and a lot of girls like to create them for friends. Things start to expand, then suddenly that one person is creating one every day! Myspace, face book, xanga, and many other social networking sites have designers that always make layouts. Most of these people, generally girls, will be more than happy to code a one of a kind layout. There is an endless number of options available, and its all up to you on what you choose!
While Skinny layouts are irresistible functional, clean, and sleek, they also bring along some downsides. They negative aspects are generally small and unimportant for most, but if you are not careful they can cause a headache. Not all designers use the same browser, computer, or code format. So skinny layouts always have the possibility of being a bit “faulty” or glitch-y. Make sure to test your code, or ask the original creator to edit a few things for you.
Skinny layouts can be downloaded or “copied and pasted” from almost any website. My favorite is probably Createblog.com and looking for individual designers. Individual designers often offer better options and choices than just “mainstream” ones. Createblog offers tons of free options! Just ask around, a lot of designers are willing to create slim line layouts and for all of your skinny layout needs!
Closing Comments
Online social networking sites are always being modified to allow customization. The default pages are generally boring, and a Skinny Layout can really vamp things up. Get creative and have fun!