Planning for a Content-Heavy Web Design

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Planning for a Content-Heavy Web Design

The majority of websites on the web today have very minimal content, while focusing on the main message of that content. This is why many web designers are probably more used to designing for little to a medium amount of content. Yet, there are many websites out there with large amounts of content - news sites, certain blogs, online shops, communities, and more. When a website will require heavy content, and a large amount of content on one page, then special planning is required.

Get All of the Content Up Front

Use a Grid

Borders, Boxes, Margins, and More

So Much Type Requires Smart Typography

Format Variety - Blurbs, Images, & Lists

A Showcase of Content-Heavy Websites

Conclusion

A website with a lot of text doesn't have to be busy or cluttered. Content-heavy design takes special techniques and practice to accomplish successfully, but it can be done, and done well. As the Internet becomes more of the go-to place for information, news, and resources, we are seeing the need for more of this content per website, and per page. It may be a changing, rising trend, but it doesn't have to be frustrating. In fact, planning for a content heavy website can be an interesting and entertaining challenge.
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