PHP Programming Tips

Of image and file sizes

One of the things that annoy many people are pages that load slowly. A lot of times, this happens simply because the PHP programmer did not pay enough attention to the file sizes and image sizes he or she put into the page. It naturally follows that larger files and larger images WILL definitely load slower.

We’re not telling you to reduce your file and image sizes to oblivion, but just enough so that it doesn’t weigh down you page when you or somebody else loads it. And remember, not everyone has a fast internet connection, and while your lightning speed connection might be able to handle the load, others’ might not be the same. You might as well put a big disclaimer on your page that says “Visitors with slow internet connections are NOT welcome.”

It’s a very small thing, but it goes a long way.