Web page or slides? Choose the right client deliverable
Choose a scrolling web page for work someone will read independently, 16:9 slides for a live presentation and flexible slides when sections need different amounts of space. Foliyo can publish these as browser-based HTML deliverables; the format should follow the recipient’s task.
Compare the three formats
Start with the setting in which the work will be used. A fixed canvas rewards brevity; a scrolling document gives detailed reasoning room to breathe.
| Format | Best suited to | Design tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Scrolling web page | Research, detailed proposals, asynchronous reports | Can hold depth; needs clear headings and navigation. |
| Fixed 16:9 slides | A planned presentation, a concise sequence of ideas | Predictable canvas; dense tables and long text may need splitting. |
| Flexible slides | A visual narrative with uneven section lengths | More room per section; less uniform when presented or captured. |
Use a page when the reader sets the pace
A client reviewing a proposal between meetings should be able to skim the summary, inspect the price and return to the scope. A scrolling page supports that behavior without forcing every section into a fixed frame.
Put the decision and recommendation near the top. Use descriptive headings, short paragraphs and linked sources. A detailed appendix can follow the main story, so someone can stop after the summary without losing the central point.
Use 16:9 slides when you guide the sequence
For a presentation, give each slide one main idea. Use the title to state the point rather than label the topic. Split a long table into readable sections and keep the full supporting material in a linked page.
A Foliyo slide presentation is shared in the browser. Do not assume it is a PowerPoint file or that every interactive feature of a source deck will carry across. Check the actual result at the intended screen size.
Use flexible slides for a visual reading experience
Flexible slides suit proposals or updates where one section is a short statement and another contains a chart or explanation. They preserve a section-by-section rhythm without making every section the same height.
They still need deliberate mobile layouts. Avoid shrinking a desktop-sized canvas until text becomes unreadable. Ask the agent to design an appropriate narrow-screen reading layout.
Tell the agent how the work will be used
If you are unsure, describe the recipient and the reading context before choosing. The Foliyo creation workflow can ask a numbered format question and make a recommendation.
Create a Foliyo from this report. The client will read it on a phone before our call, then we will discuss the recommendations together. Recommend a format, explain the tradeoff briefly and let me choose: 1. Web page, 2. 16:9 slides, 3. Flexible slides. Keep the evidence and source links.Product guidance from Foliyo. See current plans and limits, connection instructions and our privacy policy. Send corrections or questions to hello@foliyo.io.