What is a banner GIF?
Your banner GIF is simply graphic that will represent your site.
How do I create a banner?
You can create your banner just as you would any other image for your Web page. Use a graphic design program such as PhotoShop or Paint Shop Pro to make your banner. Then save it as a GIF.
What are the requirements for the banner GIF?
Rotating banner GIF's must be 468 pixels wide by 60 pixels high and less than 25K in file size .
Banner GIF's must be 200 pixels wide by 60 pixels high and less than 25K in file size .
My paint program does not show measurements in pixels, what are pixels in inches?
At a resolution of 72 dpi (dots per inch) a banner size 468x60 would be 6.5 by .833 inches
Is it okay if I create a JPEG or use some other graphic format instead?
No. Sorry! Please submit GIFs only.
My banner isn't saved in GIF format, how do I change it?
There are several programs that offer a GIF file format. The easiest one to use is Paint Shop Pro. Just open your banner image in PSP and resave it as -- GIF. If you are using PhotoShop, you need to 'Export' the image to an 89a GIF format or reduce the 'Indexed Color' to 256 colors.
How do I check my file size?
On a Mac desktop, select the file and choose "get info" from the file menu. If the file is smaller than 25k you're home free! On the PC, checking the 'properties' of the file will give you the same info (you can also check the size at the DOS prompt). If you need to reduce the file size of your banner to 25k or less, try the online website of http://www.netmechanic.com/accelerate.htm . Their gif bot program does an excellent job and provides you with many samples of your banner to choose from.
Unfortunately, while I can create a Web page, I do not have the ability to create a GIF file, what should I do?
There are 2 very simple online web programs that allow you to create your own banner. Please go to the www.zyweb.com website for more help. There is also another very easy to use online banner program at http://www.animationonline.com .
About - Advertising Banner Size & Design
200 x 60 (Company Logo) - This to list on the home page.
468 x 60 (Rotating banner)