As the internet gets busier, this trend will become even more pronounced. Since text loads much faster than graphics, try to develop nice looking pages with as few graphics as possible. JPEG files load faster than GIFs. As a courtesy to visitors to a page, make it easy to read. Busy backgrounds conflict with text.
Animated icons annoy many people, especially if there is more than one visible at a time.
If frames are used, verify that the material fits nicely in the frames without excessive scrolling. Be aware that all monitors are not created equal. Keep colors simple. At VRJC, blue is always appropriate. To see how a page looks on a low quality monitor, come by Computer Services for a demonstration.