What size to make members area pictures? - GoFuckYourself.com

AmeliaG · 01-12-2005, 06:25 AM

What size do you find site members like best for the photos which are inside a members area?

Brad Gosse · 01-12-2005, 06:46 AM

I use 1024x768 with a 60% jpeg compression. The pics come out clean and large for the surfer and lightweight for me

xclusive · 01-12-2005, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I use 1024x768 with a 60% jpeg compression. The pics come out clean and large for the surfer and lightweight for me

That's actually pretty good advice

SBJ · 01-12-2005, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I use 1024x768 with a 60% jpeg compression. The pics come out clean and large for the surfer and lightweight for me

that's what I do but I go 70%

DutchTeenCash · 01-12-2005, 07:01 AM

ours are 1000x1500 78%

Twe Russ · 01-12-2005, 07:02 AM

What file size will that be? You dont want it too large.

DutchTeenCash · 01-12-2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Twe Russ

What file size will that be? You dont want it too large.

depends on the pic blank background like 100kb up to 300-350kb for things like detailed pics in a forest or so

DutchTeenCash · 01-12-2005, 07:11 AM

http://www.dutchteengalleries.com/po...1227_dta_4.jpg

thats 1000x1500 72dpi 78% 150kb approx

modF · 01-12-2005, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I use 1024x768 with a 60% jpeg compression. The pics come out clean and large for the surfer and lightweight for me

We do slightly higher compression, and offer a smaller version (typically about 800x600 (or smaller depending on the site) for our dialup people).

DutchTeenCash · 01-12-2005, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by modF

We do slightly higher compression, and offer a smaller version (typically about 800x600 (or smaller depending on the site) for our dialup people).

used to do that too takes up a lotta space though on the server less then 5% clicked them so i decided to remove them and just get better quality vids etc

dig the spyker on your site

Brad Gosse · 01-12-2005, 07:31 AM

It all depends on your software. I have seen perfect 60% jpgs come out of photoshop and very poor 60% coming out of other programs.

These numbers are not carved in stone but they work well. A little trial and error will help you get the right compression setting.

BackToMine · 01-12-2005, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Twe Russ

What file size will that be? You dont want it too large.

These are paying members.

They signed up for a reason.

And bandwidth is dirt cheap, its 2005.

MandyBlake · 01-12-2005, 08:41 AM

Ok I disagree with some people here.
I honestly feel that most people are using a screen resolution of 800x600, so why give them a super huge picture? It's not fun to scroll while you jerk.

My pictures are cropped to where the longest side is 700pixels. But they are cropped so the model is taking up the entire space of the picture. Less background makes for bigger looking pictures, but not actually too big that they have to scroll much to view it.
The file sizes range from 80k-175k depending on the picture.

Twe Russ · 01-12-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

Ok I disagree with some people here.
I honestly feel that most people are using a screen resolution of 800x600, so why give them a super huge picture? It's not fun to scroll while you jerk.

My pictures are cropped to where the longest side is 700pixels. But they are cropped so the model is taking up the entire space of the picture. Less background makes for bigger looking pictures, but not actually too big that they have to scroll much to view it.
The file sizes range from 80k-175k depending on the picture.

I agree, no one is using them for wallpapers, why make them that size?

Kassidy · 01-12-2005, 08:45 AM

Our standard is 1024x768. Nothing 'dates' a site more than small pics. Consumers are switching to larger screen sizes; most still do use a resolution of 800x600 but why not plan for a future of larger screen resolutions.

MandyBlake · 01-12-2005, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kassidy

Our standard is 1024x768. Nothing 'dates' a site more than small pics. Consumers are switching to larger screen sizes; most still do use a resolution of 800x600 but why not plan for a future of larger screen resolutions.

True, some will eventually move up to a higher screen resolution, but there will always be those who don't. You need to build the site around those people.
It's the same as when I was discussing site building to a friend of mine. You need to set the site up for 800x600. Cuz if you set it up for 1024x768 or whatever....the other people will have to scroll sideways. You need to do something that will please everybody.
And I feel that as long as you crop the picture super tight into the "action," no one is going to complain because it looks bigger. No useless background crap.

PerfectionGirls · 01-12-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

True, some will eventually move up to a higher screen resolution, but there will always be those who don't. You need to build the site around those people.
It's the same as when I was discussing site building to a friend of mine. You need to set the site up for 800x600. Cuz if you set it up for 1024x768 or whatever....the other people will have to scroll sideways. You need to do something that will please everybody.
And I feel that as long as you crop the picture super tight into the "action," no one is going to complain because it looks bigger. No useless background crap.

MandyBlake · 01-12-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PerfectionGirls

Thanks!
I think I'm starting to gain a little respect around here! lol

SPWGuru · 01-12-2005, 09:11 AM

When we increased from 800 on the longest side to 1024 2 years ago retention went up and we received allot of emails from members who appreciated the increase in size.

MandyBlake · 01-12-2005, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SpwGuru

When we increased from 800 on the longest side to 1024 2 years ago retention went up and we received allot of emails from members who appreciated the increase in size.

Yup. You'll get people emailing and thanking you for increasing the size.
But I must say, with all my advice, I'm a girl in a smaller niche than most here are. But I think my advice is still pretty good...if I do say so myself. lol

Twe Russ · 01-12-2005, 10:03 AM

I agree Mandy.

Brad Gosse · 01-12-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BackToMine

These are paying members.

They signed up for a reason.

And bandwidth is dirt cheap, its 2005.

Agreed, get cheap with your free sites, give the members all you can to keep them.

BackToMine · 01-12-2005, 10:48 AM

This option is enabled by default with IE6 and Firefox:

"Enable Automatic Image Resizing"

So if they have 800x600 and trying to view a 90000x90000 resolution image, it'll automatically resize.

VideoPass_Alex · 01-12-2005, 10:49 AM

640 by 480 is a great size

if its for pay a little bigger. there are still toolios on 800 by 600 resolution

SPWGuru · 01-12-2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VideoPass_Alex

640 by 480 is a great size

if its for pay a little bigger. there are still toolios on 800 by 600 resolution

Most tgp's require larger pics then that on free galleries.

Mandy I appreciate your opinion and like Mr Drummond says "what might be right for you might not be right for some" All I can go by is our stats and what members say. I would say for every email we received saying the pics are to big we got 10 thank you's. Considering people are more likely to complain then compliment that speaks volumes.

Rilose · 01-12-2005, 10:54 AM

Most of the stuff we do here is 800 max width or heigh and about 120kb each. This size works for us and we don't have complaints about it. 1500 pixels wide means people have to scroll which I think sucks for pics..they don't need them for anything so no point going bigger. IMO

Halcyon · 01-12-2005, 12:16 PM

Helpful info! Any more suggestions?

Lykos · 01-12-2005, 12:17 PM

I Think 1024x768 with a 70% jpeg compression is more then good

EZRhino · 01-12-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

I use 1024x768 with a 60% jpeg compression. The pics come out clean and large for the surfer and lightweight for me

Good number but I do anywhere from 65 to 70 percent

mookienow · 01-12-2005, 01:07 PM

We run 800 on the long side, for modem surfers, 1200 on the long side as a "High Quality" option.

01-12-2005, 06:25 AM	#1
AmeliaG Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,568	What size to make members area pictures? What size do you find site members like best for the photos which are inside a members area? __________________ GFY Hall of Famer AltStar Hall of Famer Blue Blood's SpookyCash.com Babe photography portfolio

01-12-2005, 07:01 AM	#5
DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	ours are 1000x1500 78% __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

01-12-2005, 07:02 AM	#6
Twe Russ Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 3,493	What file size will that be? You dont want it too large. __________________ Contact information - ICQ: 7.9.0.3.0.0 · AIM: no roach · E-Mail: roachito \|\| @ \|\| gmail \|\| . \|\| com [Friend Finder - Geo Targeting & Incredible Site Ratio] - [Credit Card Traffic - Make $65 Per Join]

01-12-2005, 07:11 AM	#8
DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	http://www.dutchteengalleries.com/po...1227_dta_4.jpg thats 1000x1500 72dpi 78% 150kb approx __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

01-12-2005, 08:41 AM	#13
MandyBlake The one and only! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 17,761	Ok I disagree with some people here. I honestly feel that most people are using a screen resolution of 800x600, so why give them a super huge picture? It's not fun to scroll while you jerk. My pictures are cropped to where the longest side is 700pixels. But they are cropped so the model is taking up the entire space of the picture. Less background makes for bigger looking pictures, but not actually too big that they have to scroll much to view it. The file sizes range from 80k-175k depending on the picture. __________________ Mandy's Playhouse Her First Fat Girl If you're interested in promoting my sites, ICQ me! 178411921

01-12-2005, 06:46 AM	#2
Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	I use 1024x768 with a 60% jpeg compression. The pics come out clean and large for the surfer and lightweight for me

01-12-2005, 07:31 AM	#11
Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	It all depends on your software. I have seen perfect 60% jpgs come out of photoshop and very poor 60% coming out of other programs. These numbers are not carved in stone but they work well. A little trial and error will help you get the right compression setting.

01-12-2005, 08:45 AM	#15
Kassidy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vancouverish... ICQ# 111432084 Posts: 1,219	Our standard is 1024x768. Nothing 'dates' a site more than small pics. Consumers are switching to larger screen sizes; most still do use a resolution of 800x600 but why not plan for a future of larger screen resolutions. __________________ The ORIGINAL micro niche program- All Original and exclusive content. Paying 60% recurring through CCBill, FHG, free content & gallery templates Well researched niches with on-target content. SUBSTANCE SELLS!

01-12-2005, 09:11 AM	#19
SPWGuru Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: MI Posts: 120	When we increased from 800 on the longest side to 1024 2 years ago retention went up and we received allot of emails from members who appreciated the increase in size. __________________ Charles at eent dot com Last edited by SPWGuru; 01-12-2005 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: typo's

01-12-2005, 10:03 AM	#21
Twe Russ Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 3,493	I agree Mandy. __________________ Contact information - ICQ: 7.9.0.3.0.0 · AIM: no roach · E-Mail: roachito \|\| @ \|\| gmail \|\| . \|\| com [Friend Finder - Geo Targeting & Incredible Site Ratio] - [Credit Card Traffic - Make $65 Per Join]

01-12-2005, 10:48 AM	#23
BackToMine Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 541	This option is enabled by default with IE6 and Firefox: "Enable Automatic Image Resizing" So if they have 800x600 and trying to view a 90000x90000 resolution image, it'll automatically resize.

01-12-2005, 10:49 AM	#24
VideoPass_Alex Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 323	640 by 480 is a great size if its for pay a little bigger. there are still toolios on 800 by 600 resolution __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

01-12-2005, 10:54 AM	#26
Rilose Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 565	Most of the stuff we do here is 800 max width or heigh and about 120kb each. This size works for us and we don't have complaints about it. 1500 pixels wide means people have to scroll which I think sucks for pics..they don't need them for anything so no point going bigger. IMO __________________ GFX/WEB/PRINT r i l o s e @ h o t m a i l . d o t c o m

01-12-2005, 12:16 PM	#27
Halcyon Spread The Pink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TrampStampStudios.com Posts: 8,609	Helpful info! Any more suggestions? __________________ HAL on TEDx:

01-12-2005, 12:17 PM	#28
Lykos Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: World Posts: 31,027	I Think 1024x768 with a 70% jpeg compression is more then good __________________

01-12-2005, 01:07 PM	#30
mookienow Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sunny Sunny Seattle Posts: 987	We run 800 on the long side, for modem surfers, 1200 on the long side as a "High Quality" option.