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Images and Graphics
A well-designed Web site not only has compelling text, but also
incorporates images and graphics. These can convey a professional,
polished look and feel and present a more inviting atmosphere to
your visitors. Images and graphics are also important for making
navigation more convenient and for making the layout of the page
easier to understand.
As with your text, you'll want to make sure your images and graphics are ready
to go before you begin coding any HTML. We recommend using Fireworks (by Macromedia)
to create and edit graphics, and we offer training
for using this software.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when preparing your images and
graphics:
- Make sure the graphics are saved to an appropriate size before
adding them to your page. You might have to make a mock-up of
the page to decide on the right size, but a little extra preparation
will save time in the long run.
- Consider the appropriate format for your images and graphics.
Some work best in .jpg format, while others are better saved in
.gif format. Our Fireworks:
Editing Photographs and Images tutorial can help.
- If you plan to use graphics as buttons—that is, as navigational
elements—you might want your graphics to change when visitors
move the cursor over them. If so, you'll need to create graphics
for this "roll-over state" too. Our Dreamweaver:
Styles and Behaviors tutorial shows an easy way to add a rollover
effect, while our Fireworks:
Creating Navigational Graphics tutorial addresses the topic
in detail.
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