Comments on: Stand Out By Using Empty Space http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space Internet Business In A New Light Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:49:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Jroh http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-9467 Jroh Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:04:14 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-9467 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. 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-8293 Andy | West Florida Components Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:19:11 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-8293 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'. 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-8101 Youtube Marketer Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:33:31 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-8101 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! 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-7349 Irish Gifts Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:49:20 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-7349 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. 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-7343 jj-momscashblog Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:38:17 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-7343 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!! 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6554 rosezar Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:20:16 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6554 this is really good idea. But be carefull :) this is really good idea. But be carefull :)

]]> By: Gaje Master http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6436 Gaje Master Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6436 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. 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6379 Randy Bragg Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:36:40 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6379 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??? 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6242 Jonathon Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:55:12 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6242 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 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6137 Hindi Movies Online Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:01:42 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6137 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 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6115 mike Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:11:14 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6115 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. 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6054 Coin Tricks Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:41:29 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6054 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 ;) 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-6045 Rick Armstrong Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:45:57 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-6045 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. 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 http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5894 Choppers Mag Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:12:51 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5894 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 :) 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 :)

]]> By: Today’s 10 Blogosphere Quickies : INconstantIN.ro http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5764 Today’s 10 Blogosphere Quickies : INconstantIN.ro Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:20:13 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5764 [...] Stand Out By Using Empty Space [...] [...] Stand Out By Using Empty Space [...]

]]> By: callcentergal http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5763 callcentergal Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:48:07 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5763 One of the things I'm looking for when I'm reading a blog post is how well it appeals to my eyes. I don't care if it's 'text heavy' as long as it gives me enough empty space for my eyes to rest once in a while as I am reading the post. Good idea you got here! =) I also dropped ec here! =) One of the things I’m looking for when I’m reading a blog post is how well it appeals to my eyes. I don’t care if it’s ‘text heavy’ as long as it gives me enough empty space for my eyes to rest once in a while as I am reading the post.

Good idea you got here! =) I also dropped ec here!

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]]> By: online banner advertisement http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5746 online banner advertisement Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:02:32 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5746 I am agree with you on the use of empty space. But i would not recommend use graphics or any flash file to fill this empty space. If you look from SEO point of view then these things make page heavy which takes so much time to download, which is not a good point. So i would suggest always go with text or put some text of deep pages of your site and also give their link of respective page. It would be a great idea. What do u say.................. ??? I am agree with you on the use of empty space. But i would not recommend use graphics or any flash file to fill this empty space. If you look from SEO point of view then these things make page heavy which takes so much time to download, which is not a good point. So i would suggest always go with text or put some text of deep pages of your site and also give their link of respective page. It would be a great idea. What do u say……………… ???

]]> By: Michael http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5718 Michael Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:08:39 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5718 I agree with Josh. The internet is flooded now with sites plastered with affiliate links and contextual advertising. People used to create websites for the sake of appealing users without hidden agendas. What sums it up for me is a post I once read on a forum which went something along the lines of: "So... basically to 'optimize' adsense on your pages you must destroy the user experience?" I agree with Josh. The internet is flooded now with sites plastered with affiliate links and contextual advertising. People used to create websites for the sake of appealing users without hidden agendas. What sums it up for me is a post I once read on a forum which went something along the lines of: “So… basically to ‘optimize’ adsense on your pages you must destroy the user experience?”

]]> By: Logen http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5684 Logen Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:55:05 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5684 Contrast the words with blank spaces. This is an obvious tip but many people don't heed it enough. I tend to avoid visiting sites with their text chunked together. I like to rest my eyes a bit while reading. Spaces naturally tell you when to pause and allows you to reflect on what the writer is saying. It indeed helps one in understanding. The reader will naturally come back for more if he or she is allowed to understand what the article is about. And spaces allow that to happen. Contrast the words with blank spaces. This is an obvious tip but many people don’t heed it enough.

I tend to avoid visiting sites with their text chunked together. I like to rest my eyes a bit while reading. Spaces naturally tell you when to pause and allows you to reflect on what the writer is saying.

It indeed helps one in understanding. The reader will naturally come back for more if he or she is allowed to understand what the article is about. And spaces allow that to happen.

]]> By: Renee http://www.hochstadt.com/stand-out-by-using-empty-space/comment-page-1#comment-5660 Renee Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:18:34 +0000 http://www.hochstadt.com/?p=215#comment-5660 You have to be careful though because sometimes too much clutter can be overwhelming and people will just tune it all out. You have to be careful though because sometimes too much clutter can be overwhelming and people will just tune it all out.

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