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nfs
35,526 PointsCan't we just upload all the images required for the site elsewhere?
So, let's say I upload the photos in a service like Google Drive or Flikr... and then link it with an absolute URL to the website, rather than a relative one. Won't that approach be better if I want to take a responsive image approach?
Steven Ventimiglia
27,371 PointsKieran Barker - Absolute and Relative Paths... Google is your friend (most of the time.)
Google Search: "difference between an absolute and relative path"
3 Answers
Jared Pooley
3,320 PointsNafis Fuad, The download time wouldnt usually make any significant difference dependent on the server uploaded to. The image file size would be the same as that of a relative url, the only difference would be the server download times which may be largely dependant on server traffic, for example flickr may have a lot of traffic at that moment in time so download times may increase. also its worth considering potential issues with server down times (especially as content is now dependent on multiple, 2 servers), using a reputable service with majority up times would help sort this though.
Hope this helps,
Jared
nfs
35,526 PointsIt helps... Thank you, Jared Pooley.
Jared Pooley
3,320 PointsNp Nafis Fuad Glad I could help :)
nfs
35,526 PointsDear Kieran Barker, I know Absolute/relative file paths don't have anything to do with responsive design. What my point is if we do that then we wouldn't have to upload all those images in different sizes with our website. My question is:
Which approach will decrease the loading time and will be better for accessibility and SEO. Thank you.
Kieran Barker
15,028 PointsKieran Barker
15,028 PointsAbsolute/relative file paths don't have anything to do with responsive design... What do you mean?