graphics - crappy load

[milisha]

I've created hover buttons from two related jpeg graphics. One small jpeg is
the normal button and a different small jpeg is the rollover button. When the
pages load, these buttons take a longer time to load than the rest of the
page revealing an ugly white rectangle where the button will load.

How do I fix this so these buttons come up immediately (like the other
non-button jpeg graphics I have on the page, which load up immediately)? or
how do I at least get the space underneath the button to match the background
color of the page (black) instead of being white?

I've already tried making the file sizes smaller.

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

Don't use Java Hover buttons, as the JVM must load first and many users of Windows XP / IE6 do not
have the JVM by default, so will not be able to see or navigate your site.

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[milisha]

Thanks for the reply.

What's the best way to go then?

 

[Murray]

Interactive buttons, or simple image swaps.

 

[milisha]

Thanks.
What do you mean by simple image swaps?

Interactive buttons, or simple image swaps.

 

[milisha]

Nevermind. Figured it out. Thanks!

Thanks.
What do you mean by simple image swaps?

 

[E. T. Culling]

Artilce to read:
http://www.interlacken.com/winnt/tips/tipshow.aspx?tip=29
Eleanor