Resizing images for iweb

What is the ideal length, width and total size (megabytes) for the images I drag into Iweb for website photo pages? Criteria: sharpness, quality, convenient download time for viewers.
Will be batch resizing in PS CS5 Mac with Image Processor.
Many photos are large RAW files.
Thank you.

Hi Libby,
I guess it really depends on how big you want your viewers to see them & what resolution you want them to be able to download. I save mine at 8 inches on the longest side at 72dpi resolution & this works really well. They are generally less than 400KB & load very quickly.
Here is a link to my site so you can see...
http://www.benrector.com
You can view images via the "Portfolio" section.
Good luck
Ben

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