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Author: Colin Eyo
Ask yourself, does your web site look professional? If you're
interested in making money online, you have no choice but to
make sure that it does. Whether you're selling running shoes
or providing weekend getaways, it's imperative that your site
projects the same level of professionalism
clients. People appreciate quality and the bottom line is that
a professional looking site generates leads and sales. Are you
interested in improving your web site's design and overall look?
Who wouldn't be! Here are a few tips that are guaranteed
to help you out.
1) Avoid large or excessive graphics on your web page.
One major factor that must be considered when thinking about
graphics is that not all users have the same high-speed connections.
A slow loading web page does not convey professionalism. When it
comes to graphics on a web site the expression "Less is More" holds
true. Large or excessive graphics inhibit the users ability to view
your site quickly, which may cause them to leave prematurely.
There are two ways to avoid this scenario:
- Limit the number of graphics used on your site. If it's not crucial
to the overall design, remove it.
- Ensure that your graphics are saved in the proper format.
General rule of thumb: if a graphic has large areas of a single color,
use the Gif format. If a graphic is a photographic image with many
color variations use the Jpeg format. When using the Gif format,
keep your color pallet as small as possible in order to ensure the
smallest file size. For Jpeg's, use between 60% - 80% compression
quality. Never use the full 100% quality, as the file ( Next Page )
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