# What size should I design the site for?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-size-should-i-design-the-site-for/125621>\
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**Created:** [October 15, 2004, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-size-should-i-design-the-site-for/125621 "2004-10-15T14:06:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 15, 2004, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-size-should-i-design-the-site-for/125621/1 "2004-10-15T14:06:05Z")

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Most of the sites I’ve seen seem to be designed for 1024 x 768, and I’d like to do so too, but some people say that 800 x 600 is the “safe” size. I want to do a 800 x 600 popup, but it’s bad usability and everyone hates popups, so can anyone please advice me? Thanks!