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Panky · 05-15-2008, 12:36 AM

Some basic rules to follow for galleries that get submitted to TGP sites:

*Always read the rules of the sites you wish to submit to.*

Use a minimum of 15 pictures. 16 is preferred. 16 will pass through all scripts. Do not go overboard and add 20 or more images. 16 is the magic number.

Only 3 links to a sponsor. (Use console free tour links)

Only 3 recips to other TGP sites. Recips must appear at the top of the gallery. Do not add links to your own sites. TGP owners and reviewers frown upon this practice. (Using only 3 recips passes all TGP scripts)

Full size images must weigh a minimum of 43kb to pass through all scripts.

No hotlinking of any image.

No java, Flash, or Active X.

Never use a blind link. All links should clearly state where it is the link leads to when clicked. Some reviewers are very anal about what they consider a blind link. You want to leave nothing up to interpretation when it involves linking. By clearly stating where the link leads, you avoid the blind link issue.

Some tips:

Use text links. If you use an image, always include text with the image. Text links will get clicked more than image links.

Add a text link around the middle and end of your gallery. These links will get clicked far more than links at the top of your gallery.

A gallery should be designed to get the surfer clicking to your sponsor as quickly as possible.

Content is always the main focus of your gallery. If you can't get the surfer interested in your content, they won't click to the sponsor no matter how good your text might be.

Choose your content wisely. Remember the tease factor. You can also control the tease factor by manually cropping your thumbs should you be given a content set. Manually cropping also works for content sets where it seems nearly every image looks the same.

At least half or close to half of your content should appear before the fold in your page. Meaning that the surfer does not have to scroll to view a good chunk of your content. One way to make the gallery appear like there is more is to use large thumbs.

Larger thumbs and larger full size images work. A good size for full size images is 600 x 800 for portrait and 800 x 600 for landscape.

Do not underline or link full sentences or paragraphs of text. Only link the call to action.

Surfers should never have to hunt for a link. Make sure links are easy to find, easy to read, and clearly state where it is the link leads to.

Use one text color, one link color, and one font.

Choose a color scheme that does not overwhelm the content of your gallery. If you use images, keep them to a minimum. Content is the main focus of the gallery, not fancy graphics and misc images.

Optimize your full size images.

05-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Panky Newbie Forum Mod Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,276 Points: 226	Some basic rules to follow for galleries that get submitted to TGP sites: Always read the rules of the sites you wish to submit to. Use a minimum of 15 pictures. 16 is preferred. 16 will pass through all scripts. Do not go overboard and add 20 or more images. 16 is the magic number. Only 3 links to a sponsor. (Use console free tour links) Only 3 recips to other TGP sites. Recips must appear at the top of the gallery. Do not add links to your own sites. TGP owners and reviewers frown upon this practice. (Using only 3 recips passes all TGP scripts) Full size images must weigh a minimum of 43kb to pass through all scripts. No hotlinking of any image. No java, Flash, or Active X. Never use a blind link. All links should clearly state where it is the link leads to when clicked. Some reviewers are very anal about what they consider a blind link. You want to leave nothing up to interpretation when it involves linking. By clearly stating where the link leads, you avoid the blind link issue. Some tips: Use text links. If you use an image, always include text with the image. Text links will get clicked more than image links. Add a text link around the middle and end of your gallery. These links will get clicked far more than links at the top of your gallery. A gallery should be designed to get the surfer clicking to your sponsor as quickly as possible. Content is always the main focus of your gallery. If you can't get the surfer interested in your content, they won't click to the sponsor no matter how good your text might be. Choose your content wisely. Remember the tease factor. You can also control the tease factor by manually cropping your thumbs should you be given a content set. Manually cropping also works for content sets where it seems nearly every image looks the same. At least half or close to half of your content should appear before the fold in your page. Meaning that the surfer does not have to scroll to view a good chunk of your content. One way to make the gallery appear like there is more is to use large thumbs. Larger thumbs and larger full size images work. A good size for full size images is 600 x 800 for portrait and 800 x 600 for landscape. Do not underline or link full sentences or paragraphs of text. Only link the call to action. Surfers should never have to hunt for a link. Make sure links are easy to find, easy to read, and clearly state where it is the link leads to. Use one text color, one link color, and one font. Choose a color scheme that does not overwhelm the content of your gallery. If you use images, keep them to a minimum. Content is the main focus of the gallery, not fancy graphics and misc images. Optimize your full size images. __________________ Click the banner. Support a Netpond Sponsor. Make some serious cash!