diff --git a/examples/visitors.html b/examples/visitors.html
index 2b0aade..a1cda7f 100644
--- a/examples/visitors.html
+++ b/examples/visitors.html
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ $(function () {
     }
     
     var options = {
-        xaxis: { mode: "time" },
+        xaxis: { mode: "time", tickLength: 5 },
         selection: { mode: "x" },
         grid: { markings: weekendAreas }
     };