How to Design the Perfect Single Page Website
Single page designs can be an excellent technique for tackling smaller websites, even those that you might not think could ever be done without multiple pages. There are tons of great reasons for using a single page site, from ease of maintenance to reduced bandwidth needs. If you're tackling a shorter site, one that would normally have a handful of pages, consider using a single page, and see if it will make the project easier and more user friendly. Read on for more information on the benefits, when (and when not) to use them, and some best practices you should follow. THE BENEFITS OF SINGLE PAGE DESIGN Obviously, single page designs are not ideal for every project. But there are a host of reasons to use them if they're a possible fit. THEY'RE INTUITIVE TO USE By default, all a user needs to know to navigate a single page site is how to scroll. You might include arrows or other navigational clues, but with rare exception, simply scrolling will bri...