When over 95% of web users today have monitors with a resolution of 1024×768 or higher, why are we still designing websites for 800×600? The answer is the tide is shifting, and taking advantage of the higher screen resolutions is now one factor to consider when you redesign your website.
Screen resolution market share in January 2009.
According to the Net Applications Market Share website, the total market share for 800×600 monitors stood at a paltry 4.25% in January 2009. But for the vast majority of websites, these monitors remain the design standard. Major media outlets and innovative companies such as Apple Computer have already made the switch to 1024×768 designs, but we think now is the time for nearly everyone to consider the switch as well.
