1024 is the new 800

For a long time the common wisdom has been that web sites should be designed to fit on a screen with a resolution of 800x600. Most new computers have higher resolutions and as of November the places we check for global Internet statistics show that 90.3% of users have a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher.

While we have been doing some sites designed for 1024 already, 90% is the threshold where I feel you can always design for that size. Those with smaller screens are still able to use these sites. They may just need to scroll horizontally a little bit.

These are global numbers. You may find the numbers are higher or lower for your particular industry. As always the best option is to utilize a site analytic program on your own site to see what people are using.