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[mrfemale2003]

Hi,

I am trying to develop a website for Art. The site is to include: forums, art directory, art blogs and articles written by me regarding the work of art.

My question is how should I design the website? Should each page consist of the same header and footer design?

I've tried to look for examples of a site that consists of all these features: art, cooking, sports or what not.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[littlegiant]

Should each page consist of the same header and footer design?

Yes I would definitely recommend that. Every time a user hits a new site, they have to readjust their expectations of how a website is supposed to work. What you want to do is acclimatize your viewers to how your website works as quickly and as efficiently as possible . This invariably means keeping a uniform look across most of the pages at your site.

[johngroup]

I agree with littlegiant. If you do wander, use very slight color variations (or images) to show a new site section (not a new site altogether).