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  1. 08-06-2003, 12:33 AM #1
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    Maximum file size for a menu/header?

    Sup people,

    I'm trying to get a general idea of what's the largest file size you guys would go up to for a header/menu file (or set of files).

    40kb? 50kb? 70kb?

    I'm talking about swf's and jpeg's... let me know.

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  2. 08-06-2003, 02:23 AM #2
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    Flash headers i.e the ones you normally see in hosting companies have a size of 250 KB to 700 Kb

    Static images range from 150 Kb -600Kb.

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    thanks for the response, but...

    I'm talking about the headers on every page, not intro flash movies. I think you may be exaggerating a great deal.
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    Are talking about something like the flashcomponent.com header above?

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    i dont really have a max size, but if it is going to take a little while to load (especially on a slower connection) make sure there is an alternate way to navigate through the site. many flash headers include the nav bar with the banner, but if it takes a long time to load then people can go to other pages right away.
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    Thats true

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    Originally posted by mxkidz
    Are talking about something like the flashcomponent.com header above?
    not really... I was thinking more like:

    http://www.santec.com/
    http://www.homelanxtreme.com/index.php
    http://www.vortechhosting.com/

    etc
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    A menu is the first thing that should appear on a site. If you use multiple images - load one and the menu, and have the rest load in the background. So in my opinion a menu shouldnt be more than between 15-20 kB initial download.
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