One simple way to thwart robots is to change a Web site's layout frequently, moving price information, say, to a different place on the screen so that a "bot" programmed for the original layout can't find it.

FORBES: Spiders and Lies

This page's creator is also an amateur horror film producer, and it shows in the site's layout, including clever artwork and mood music that automatically downloads and plays ad nauseum as long as you are on a page.

CNN: Halloween spirits are on The Web

Publishers can customize the videos to match the color, font and layout of a site.

FORBES: Sharethrough's Sponsored Videos Bringing Branded Content To Websites, Apps

The comment sections have been filled with complaints, which Denton has addressed in part by offering an option to view the site in its old, bloggier layout by clicking a button.

FORBES: Ignoring Calls for His Head, Gawker's Denton Takes a Scalp

Finally, please let us know if you have any suggestions for the layout or content of this site.

FORBES: Welcome to New Forbes Blog on Young American Voters

If you're looking for gripping graphics and compelling page layout, this is not the site for you.

CNN: The Internet: the final frontier for space watchers

Spokeswoman Anna Richardson said the company had redesigned the layout to protect trees on the site and brought in specialist landscape consultants.

BBC: Harestone House

The desktop FB site's not the only beneficiary of the new layout, as the Social Network is also bringing these features to its mobile apps as well to provide a consistent experience across platforms.

ENGADGET