CSS For Large Portal-Style Site

[asterikx]

I'm creating the site www.skithesky.com. While all that is currently on the site is just info, I need to have the full version running by 06-01-02.

*frantic!

I'm wondering if anyone has examples of what they implemented for a large multimedia and travel information or similar size site.

What are good font choices? How should I setup the style sheets so updating the look can be kept to a minimum?

A proposed design is available at:
http://www.skithesky.com/sitepoint

Any tips, advice or examples appreciated...

-- asterikx

[creole]

Well, keep in mind that you really won't be updating the CSS that often. In fact, barring one or two items, I don't change the CSS on any of my sites unless I'm doing a redesign.

Having said that, this is the default stylesheet I use for most of my sites:

<style type="text/css">
<!--

body { margin: 0px; background: #ffffff url(../images/bg_mainpage.gif); }

p, div, td {font-family: verdana; font-size: 9pt; color: #000000; }

h3, h4 { margin: 0px; }

/* link colors */
a:link { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; color: #2b4d8a; }
a:hover { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; color: #000000; }
a:visited { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; color: #2b4d8a; }
a:visited:hover { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; color: #000000; }

-->
</style>

[asterikx]

Thanks Creole....

Does anyone have choice fonts for small blurbs of text that frequently appear on the home page of a portal site. I've been using arial and verdana heavily.

How about for larger blocks of text such as full articles? Should I stick with a sans-serif font as well just to keep things consistent or use a serif font for readability.

I know most of these depend on your layout and desired look, but I'd like to know what works for you.

see http://www.skithesky.com/demo

-- asterikx