Workflow question: managing photos

Let me say first, I am new to iWeb.
I have lots of photos in iPhoto. I use some of them on my web pages.
Obviously I want the images in iWeb to be smaller in size than what I keep them in iPhoto.
So, do you create a new folder, put COPIES there, resize and use these in iPhoto?
I know this sound so elementary, but be nice, I am used to Windows folder structure...
Thanks in advance.

Yucholian,
A similar question arose recently on here. If you haven't already, check it out at:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=6070276#6070276
iWeb resizes graphics larger than 10 inches on a side each time you select, "Publish to a folder." This precludes the ability to distribute large fine art photographs. However, most of us want graphics for display and illustration only, so having large files downsized is just fine.
You can import any of your iPhoto files into iWeb and leave them as they are or modify them in iWeb before publishing. You can also modify the original photograph (or a copy which is recommended) in iPhoto or other photo graphics program (think PhotoShop) and then bring that photo into iWeb. I prefer to process before importing.
Within iWeb, a key question to answer is, "Do I want folks to download my photos?" This point gets a little confusing for many, as any photo can be "dragged & dropped" onto a desktop. In iWeb the question is more specific. Placing your photos on a "Photo" theme page gives you the ability to select if people can download and at what quality. In iWeb see: Inspector / Photos / Photos / Photo Download Size.
You may already know this, but generally speaking, photographs for the web appear better if uploaded as JPEGs / 72 dpi / sRGB color space / and not larger than 300 KB. Plus in iWeb's case, not longer than 10 inches on the longest side. These may not be the best settings for printing, but they are for web display. Some folks will differ and that's okay, this isn't written in stone.
Sorry this has been so long, but I hope it illuminates your question. - Fabe
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