Some years from now when everyone has high-bandwidth connections to the Web we may look back on Nielsen's focus on simplicity and download speed as curious, but for now it's good advice. This book is firmly on the side of engineering. And while none of us will admit to doing it, we've all seen websites where it's clear the designer simply wanted to show off a new-found technique. Write for scannability Use hypertext to split long articles into multiple sections His advice on how to write differently for the Web vs. traditional print media can transform your thinking about Web content design.
Art can add meaning and enjoyment to any activity.
Either way, it's a book worth reading.