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[Ron / BCLUG]

Steve Litt wrote on 2025-01-14 08:16:

> I wanted the lines to be as short as possible, without consuming the
>  extra width from aligned columns, given that it will be viewed on 
> cell phones.

It wraps on mobile as is, however I just tried `display: grid` and it 
wraps better on narrow screens.

Original version wrapped description to underneath the name, with 
`display: grid`, the description wraps within its own column.

Alignment of text within columns is an exercise for the reader.


Note, browsers have dev tools built in, and those support Responsive 
Mode which simulates the screen sizes (and pixel densities) of a whole 
bunch of devices.

Absolute *necessity* for web development. Seriously, one cannot develop 
a decent site without those builtin dev tools - they expose the 
rendering engine's API for manual manipulation and gives insight into 
how it "sees" the DOM.



> I'll try that. I seem to remember that it just flat out did the wrong
> thing at narrower screen widths, but I'll explore it again.

Yeah, unless I'm mistaken, it should work.

Sometimes it's better to use vw units (viewport width) as those are
highly responsive to screen sizing.

Often used in conjunction with clamp(min, ideal, max) CSS function in 
fonts, layout containers, etc.




> Here we're talking aesthetics.

Indeed, and my opinions are not The Truth™ written in stone.


> I doubt there's anybody on earth hipsteristic enough to worry about 
> aesthetics when their goal is to purchase a premium domain for a 
> substantial price.

True, but if, for example, a real estate agent arrives at a showing in a 
beater car with worn & torn clothing, it's not going to help make the sale.



> Once they obtain the domain, they can hire you to make a beautiful
> site for their new domain.

I'd be concerned that someone looking for a modern, beautiful web site 
would be ... unimpressed by that site design when it comes to monetizing 
the tens of thousands of dollars asking price.



> But anybody likely to purchase won't decide against purchasing
> because of the aesthetics of 444domains.com

If they really want a domain, you're probably right.


But a professional presentation generally counts for something.


Again, "just, like, my opinion, man".