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The portion of a webpage that is only visible after scrolling
Eric Gilmore
Feb 11, 2024
When it comes to website design, the term "above the fold" refers to the content that is visible to a user without having to scroll down. But what about the content that lies below the fold? Is it worth investing time and effort into creating content that may not be immediately visible to users?\r\rThe answer is yes. While it's important to have attention-grabbing content above the fold, the content below the fold can be just as important in keeping users engaged and interested in your website.\r\rOne way to make sure your below-the-fold content is effective is to use visual cues that encourage users to scroll down. This can include arrows or other graphics that indicate there is more content to be seen. Additionally, using headlines and subheadings can help break up the content and make it easier for users to navigate.\r\rAnother important consideration is the use of white space. While it may be tempting to fill every inch of your website with content, leaving some white space can actually make your content more effective. White space can help draw attention to important elements and make the overall design of your website more visually appealing.\r\rIn conclusion, while above-the-fold content is important, don't neglect the content that lies below. By using visual cues, headlines, and white space effectively, you can create a website that engages users from top to bottom.
Eric Gilmore
Eric Gilmore is the Founder of Creative Automatic. He started the company after spending a decade in ad tech, where he saw firsthand the performance benefits of building and testing a wide range of creative variations and how time-consuming it was to make them. Prior to starting Creative Automatic, Eric was the Lead Creative Engineer at Rocket Fuel, where he specialized in building dynamic creative optimization systems that adjusted visual compositions of ad units on the fly depending on a wide range of inputs aimed to improve campaign performance. Eric graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Design and Game Development.
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