Comments on: Stand Out By Using Empty Space

By: Calvin

Calvin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:26:58 +0000

I think empty space can be wonderful just like sometimes silence is golden. Now days it seems like a lot of web designers are asking WWGD (what would Google do)? If Google likes it, then its good. So before I declare blank space as good, let me pass it by them first.

By: Jeff Gold

Jeff Gold — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:25:13 +0000

Amen. I couldn’t agree more with having some empty space. So many times you run across sites and blogs just crowded out by ads and random other features that it becomes hard to even find the content. I advocate for a clean and simple appearance.

By: dan

dan — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:51:45 +0000

Wow thats the first, never heard of that but luckily, i didnt have to try hard at all because I have an empty page that I left out not by mistake but because I didnt have anything to put on it at all .lol

By: Alara

Alara — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:18:33 +0000

excellent post. web design is well, colours are calmly
and empty space is really good as it lets the viewers’ eyes breathe.

By: 0845 Numbers

0845 Numbers — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:19:16 +0000

This is an interesting article. You’re right, sometimes less IS more when designing a web page. I like this site, there are nice calm colours and I find it a pleasure to read.

Some people try to be too flash and fancy with their web page in a vain attempt to make their website look more professional but it always looks amateur.

Thanks for this article.

Alex

By: Jroh

Jroh — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:04:14 +0000

I agree…think about when you have the tv on for background noise and all of a sudden a commercial comes on with no audio…it makes you look, doesn’t it?

I like using white space sometimes within my post as well, formating to only 64 characters per line.

By: Andy | West Florida Components

Andy | West Florida Components — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:19:11 +0000

I’d rather see white space than flashing animated gifs. My mantra for web sites is K.I.S.S. – white space keeps it low ‘noise’.

By: Youtube Marketer

Youtube Marketer — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:33:31 +0000

I have to agree. I used to make the mistake of trying to fill every single column and free space with advertisements. I wised up eventually!

By: Irish Gifts

Irish Gifts — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:49:20 +0000

Great post – I have to say that white space is probably the most underused design element today. I think we’ll eventually make more use of white space in the next rendition of our site. it really seems to add freshness and professionalism to a site.

By: jj-momscashblog

jj-momscashblog — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:38:17 +0000

Marcus, Another great post that I have come upon your site. Thanks for putting the perspective on the white space and I agree with one of your readers it’s what’s inside the white space that counts. Content!!

By: rosezar

rosezar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:20:16 +0000

this is really good idea. But be carefull :)

By: Gaje Master

Gaje Master — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:54:28 +0000

I agree with you that empty space can make an impact but I also agree with others when they say that pictures can make for a great blog post. I like looking at blog post with pictures on them that are in the center of the post or towards that bottom depending on where they have their ads. If a blog post has ads in them then it is actually better to let go of the pictures so that it doesn’t seem so cluttered. I also agree with you on the headlines and leaving space around them.

By: Randy Bragg

Randy Bragg — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:36:40 +0000

To comment on if there is to much space around your article seems to me a bite pointless. Should we not concentrate on the article it self, you could have a ton of stuff every where around it, but will they read it???

By: Jonathon

Jonathon — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:55:12 +0000

Hi Marcus,
As an artist of many years experience, I heartily agree with having lots of white space around text–and images. It is not what you put in but what you leave out that is important. If you have a blank piece of paper and there is one small black square, your eyes will immediately go to that black spot. If you place hundreds of black spots on that sheet of paper, which one will you eyes go to? None!
Jon

By: Hindi Movies Online

Hindi Movies Online — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:01:42 +0000

I agree, empty space is really good as it lets the viewers’ eyes breathe. It is also good to bring to attention things that are more important or potentially more rewarding/profitable; it is also a form of prioritizing of your return objectives… Just my two cents

By: mike

mike — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:11:14 +0000

I heart whitespace. There was a time when people looked down on it. People felt like oh let me throw in as much stuff as I possibly can– glitters, stars, scrolling marquees– yikes what if that comes back into style?? That would not be ninja.

By: Coin Tricks

Coin Tricks — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:41:29 +0000

At times, the white space can turn against you, especially if you have too much of it lying around and not having used it efficiently ;)

By: Rick Armstrong

Rick Armstrong — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:45:57 +0000

In general I would agree with what you said about white space, especially that there are no hard and fast rules about it. I’ve seen sites where it’s used very effectively as well as sites where it’s just wasted space.

By: Choppers Mag

Choppers Mag — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:12:51 +0000

Apparently, that empty space theory applies well here. I guess you applied it to the heading? It caught my attention as soon as I visited this blog.

Great article there nevertheless and very effective strategy :)

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