Another approach is to use 'frames' which divide the browser window into two or more independent panes. They are a much later development of HTML and are not supported by earlier browser versions. Their major disadvantage is that they disrupt your bookmarks, which may point to the frame or a part of it rather than to the content you intended them to point to. Nonetheless, there are lots of simple things you can do to enhance the design of your web site, without the need for sophisticaed tools. The results might eventually be stunning visually, or cute or amusing, but if the viewer has given up before they have appeared, or is annoyed at the delays, you might not get many repeat visits.
Some web sites are clean and simple.
It is obvious what they contain and what the viewer can do on them. Others are so full of little bits and pieces, several of which may flash and compete for your attention that you do not know where to begin. Use colour to enhance not distract Colour can clearly separate different parts of a page, marking its structure, and effective use of coloured text can distinguish different functions and draw attention where it is needed. On the other hand, some web sites use many strong garish colours which hide the structure and make reading difficult. In particular, if you want to cater for the large number of people with colour blindness or limited vision, make sure that there is good contrast between type and its background colour.