Above the Fold  What is above the fold in Web Design?  Above the
Fold  The term ‘Above the fold’ comes from news papers and
applies to the fold that news papers have as they are stacked on
top of each other on shelves in news agents. Any information
that is visible is ‘Above the fold’. Of course this is the most
valuable space for news and advertisers because it is the first
thing a casual browser sees, and it may determine whether or not
they pick up the news paper and subsequently buy it.  The same
theory applies to web sites.  With so many devices out there how
do you know where the fold is?  Well it’s a tricky question and
it will vary from site to site. You need to open up your web
statistics and find out the various screen sizes that your
visitors use. Then, and only then, will you be able to tailor
your website to your audience. Otherwise you are just guessing.
A new web site  If you’re web site is new you have no
information so you need to start with the lowest common
denominator. Laptops typically h