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Sam
Sam

Reputation: 2347

Does the use of linked images on a webpage slow loading speed?

By linked images, I mean having an image in a directory and giving the path to the image in order to set an objects display or background. I've noticed that since using this method, my page is taking a considerable amount of time to load. So if this is the issue, what would be the alternative?

Thanks

Upvotes: 0

Views: 101

Answers (2)

Mark Price
Mark Price

Reputation: 590

I suggest using the Firebug addon for Firefox.

It breaks the loading time down and explains how long each thing takes to load.

But from your question i would say no, it shouldn't add any extra loading time on. (I assume you mean loading an image from /index/pictures compared to /index/)

EDIT: Looking at your comments you say "more detailed image"... does this mean a larger file size and if so how large?

You can answer your question yourself by using firebug, We can't without asking a lot more questions since you have left so much needed information out. :/

Upvotes: 1

Graeme Leighfield
Graeme Leighfield

Reputation: 2985

Regardless of the location of the file, your browser still has to obtain the file. The key word there, is browser.

The data (regardless of type) is downloaded to the client (browser).

Regarding image size, try reducing image size, there are plenty of programs out there (I've found VSO image resizer rather useful in the past)

Remember, slow loading webpages effect SEO!

Upvotes: 0

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