Reducing Wait Times

Make your images smaller

• Minimize the number and size of graphics on your home page.
  • Use thumbnails to represent large multimedia files that the user can choose to see
  • Accommodate people who don't use graphics at all
• Use small images instead of smaller scales for thumbnails
• Save graphics with limited colors as GIF
• Save photographs and colorful illustrations as JPEG

Eliminate unnecessary data

• Splash screens are usually an annoyance.
• Sound files are huge, and usually annoying. Use only when necessary.
• Video and animation should be used sparingly.
• Warn users about large downloads.

And finally, make sure you can reach all vital information in no more than 5 clicks.