Somewhat off topic, but here's a quick reply and resource... I don't think the length is a big usability factor. What's more important is that the article contains relevant information and is readable. If people are finding what they want in your article they will continue reading and scrolling. When they aren't finding what they want that's when you'll lose them, and that's also when they'll form a negative opinion of your content whether it's 20 pages long or 2. Check UIE's research for some info on this topic: http://www.uie.com/articles/page_scrolling/
Chris Rizzo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joshua White Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 4:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [WSG] Article length & usability Chris Kennon wrote: > I've been unable to find exact info on the length of an article > published on the web and it's impact on usability. At what page length > does an article become tedious to the user? It might be a worth a visit to the newsstand and take a couple of newspapers, using their technique - runs a story/article on the basis of 3-4 paragraphs long and have a recommended reading age of 12 years old. Although that level of reading age varies what kind of content you're delivering. Keep sentences simple and concise. ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ****************************************************** ********************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this message or any of it's attachments may be privileged and confidential and intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. The views expressed may not be ofdficial policy but the personal views of the originator. If you are not the addressee any disclosure, reproduction, distribution, other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this message. All messages sent by this organisation are checked for viruses using the latest anti-virus products. This does not and can not however guarantee that a virus has not been transmitted. Please therefore ensure that you take your own precautions for the detection and eradication of viruses. ********************************************************************** ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ****************************************************** ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
