Hi guys,
I'm looking for advice on best practice for HTML email design, esp concerning images.
I'm currently designing using nestled tables, generally with three or four large images in the design.
I noticed a few companies that send really nicely designed emails (eg. Hotel Chocolat) use images that are cut into lots of really small sections and re-assembled in the code.
Firstly, is there a good reason for cutting images into lots of tiny pieces (rather than one image that spreads the width of the email).
Secondly, if there is a good reason, does anyone know an easy way to do this? I currently use GIMP or Paint.net to cut up images, which is fine for a few divides, but would be a nightmare for chopping images into more than five or six pieces.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Cheers,
Keith
(Sorry if my use of terminology is a bit off - I'm new to the design world!)
I'm looking for advice on best practice for HTML email design, esp concerning images.
I'm currently designing using nestled tables, generally with three or four large images in the design.
I noticed a few companies that send really nicely designed emails (eg. Hotel Chocolat) use images that are cut into lots of really small sections and re-assembled in the code.
Firstly, is there a good reason for cutting images into lots of tiny pieces (rather than one image that spreads the width of the email).
Secondly, if there is a good reason, does anyone know an easy way to do this? I currently use GIMP or Paint.net to cut up images, which is fine for a few divides, but would be a nightmare for chopping images into more than five or six pieces.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Cheers,
Keith
(Sorry if my use of terminology is a bit off - I'm new to the design world!)