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Graphics

Be selective in your use of graphics.

• The home page should not be encumbered with big graphics or other features that take a long time to load.

• Users should be able to meet their needs without the graphics being loaded. All graphics should have "ALT" labels, so that people who aren't displaying graphics can see what it is.

• Graphics used for purely decorative purposes (logos, etc.) should be small.

• Don't use animation or the dreaded blink tag. See Alertbox (Dec 1995): Guidelines for Multimedia on the Web.

• If big graphics are deemed necessary or desirable, they should be placed on optional pages, so that the user makes a conscious choice whether to undergo the download process (and the waiting period). For example, screen captures or a marketing-type presentation with pretty graphics.

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Last updated: Mon Jun 17 13:17:18 PDT 2002