For such a large industry, not much is written about video game web site design.
The only article of note in my recent memory is one by Smashing Magazine which offered some useful insights into good and bad game web site design practices.
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The best way to lay out a list of links — say, like those you would find in a footer — is typically to code them as an HTML list and use CSS for the presentation.
However, sometimes this is neither convenient nor practical (can you say, "legacy CMS"?).
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TechCrunch is reporting that Facebook users will soon be able to pick their own vanity URLs, which is pretty big news if you're a business using the site for marketing or community-related purposes.
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Forum Design Showcase
Compared with the current state of design across many areas of the web (look at all the great themes being developed for WordPress, for instance), the state of forum design leaves much to be desired.
Although forums are a critical part of many web sites from the perspective of driving traffic and retaining visitors, from a design standpoint they often feel like a tacked on afterthought.
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For any designers with a bit of spare time on their hands, Smashing Magazine is running a contest for the best typographic web page layouts.
The deadline's a little tight, but the prizes are pretty nifty. Oh, and the post about it includes a gallery of web sites that feature excellent typography so it's a handy resource too.
Posted in: Tools & Resources | Web General | 3 Comments
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