Apparently many people would like their signatures checked or validated by a member of the mod squad. So that the announcement thread doesn't become a floodgate of requests, please post here if you would like your sig evaluated.

Hmm - no takers yet, so I'll "break the ice". I've ditched the gif signature and photo album link for the time being, and the current pictures are under 26 KB. The question is, are they "visually" too big?

The visual rule we are going by is 2" total, or maximum 150 pixels high at 72 dpi. Yours is just right at 150 pixels high (which can also be found in the Properties.) :)

The visual rule we are going by is 2" total, or maximum 150 pixels high at 72 dpi. Yours is just right at 150 pixels high (which can also be found in the Properties.) :)
Thanks, Heidi - that's good to know for future reference, i.e., the next time I get bored and change my siggy!

Well I posted on the other thread but I couldn't work this out -- is mine too big with the line of txt and the picture? I know my picture is below kb, but is it too much with them together? If so I'll get working tonight. :)

Is mine ok? Thank you:)

Sam,

The height is 182 pixels, which is over, and the text with the space only adds to it. Try and get the text next to the picture after you resize it.

Beth, yours is fine. 126 pixels high and 26 KB.

Sam,

The height is 182 pixels, which is over, and the text with the space only adds to it. Try and get the text next to the picture after you resize it.

Hi Deb-

Thanks for that. I'll work on it this afternoon! :D

The visual rule we are going by is 2" total, or maximum 150 pixels high at 72 dpi. Yours is just right at 150 pixels high (which can also be found in the Properties.) :)

How do you check the DPI? Is mine okay? I checked my size, and height, and it's all fine, but I don't know how to check DPI? Is that under "Properties" too? Is mine okay?

How do you check the DPI? Is mine okay? I checked my size, and height, and it's all fine, but I don't know how to check DPI? Is that under "Properties" too? Is mine okay?

Unless you are using a high end image program like Photoshop that allows you to specify the dpi for various outputs, the default dpi is 72. :) 72 dpi is also the recommended setting for making online graphics, since it allows for good clarity and faster load times.

Unless you are using a high end image program like Photoshop that allows you to specify the dpi for various outputs, the default dpi is 72. :) 72 dpi is also the recommended setting for making online graphics, since it allows for good clarity and faster load times.

I do use Photoshop.

How's mine:angel:?

I do use Photoshop.

If you have Photoshop and want to double check, open the image, then go to Image, Image Size. The dpi is the same as the Resolution. It is probably set at 72 pixels/inch, which is the default.

Sandra, your image is fine. :)

Mine?

You're fine too Tracey.

I'm pretty sure mine is OK now, however it's boring -- but I changed it so hopefully it wont clog anyone up. I actually quite liked having no siggy!

Thanks again.

I saw my text was removed :blush: Sorry I completely forgot to change it. Is it better now?

I hope mines ok?! :(

If you have Photoshop and want to double check, open the image, then go to Image, Image Size. The dpi is the same as the Resolution. It is probably set at 72 pixels/inch, which is the default.

Sandra, your image is fine. :)


Okay, I checked it... it is 72. Thanks!

Ashley & Susan, yours are both fine. :) Cassie, glad I could help. :)

I'm new and a little confused. Is my signature okay?

I'm new and a little confused. Is my signature okay?

It's too big, JulieAnne. I've resized your pictures:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/ec121c3e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/a55008a0.jpg
If you copy and use them, you'll be within the size limits.

I think my siggy is ok, but could one of you guys let me know for sure? Thanks!

I'm pretty certain my signature meets specifcations, but I figured I would double check. Does it pass inspection?

How about mine? I hope it's fine, cuz I haven't got a clue how to change it.......

Every time I think I got it figured out... it turns out I'm more confused. :lol3:

I really hope these two ticker things are going to be OK. I have some odd , off and on memory problems and being able to use these here would be wonderful.
I can't see the size...but I see they are easy to scroll past...and would even make me special in my own way. :paranoid:
What da' ya think ?
Fingers crossed...

If they're OK... then I'll find out why they are not working.

Thanks for your time.
-PlaidKitty- (I figured out too late ... much better name)

Until they are physically there the properties won't show :)

Thank you Hissy.
Guess I'll go see if I can try to fix them...then have you check for me.
I picked both very plain lines and just a pointer for them at the ticker site. Thinking that might keep them smaller.
I picked blue for my boy kitty and pink for my new baby girl kitten. This way I can keep track of their exact ages and have it right where I can find it without lots of trouble.

Wow ! Your prompt.
Thanks for all your help so far. I'm starting to like this site.

Sorry to bother you again.
I've got it this far, but now I'm not sure if it's going to be OK ?

They are ok.

:thanks:
Gosh, I feel so official now. A first siggie and finally no longer a mere kitten. :clap:

TY again Deb ! :worship: I hope you get a prize at that 10,000 posts achievement. We appreciate the help from all of you. Our kitties even more.

I hope you get a prize at that 10,000 posts achievement.

LOL. After 4 years, I don't even look at my post count anymore. It took me a minute to realize what you were talking about! :emba:

Ok, how about mine? I need a better one anyway. :rolleyes:

Ok, how about mine? I need a better one anyway. :rolleyes:
You're fine: 14,134 bytes.
Would you like the photos put together? This one is actually under 14 KB, and includes the names:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/OliverTripod-Stitched-02.jpg
The bigger version is just over 21 KB, but "fuzzier":
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/OliverTripod-Stitched-03.jpg

You're fine: 14,134 bytes.
Would you like the photos put together? This one is actually under 14 KB, and includes the names:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/OliverTripod-Stitched-02.jpg
The bigger version is just over 21 KB, but "fuzzier":
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/OliverTripod-Stitched-03.jpg
WOW! They're both great. The first one is AWESOME!!! How can I keep it?

WOW! They're both great. The first one is AWESOME!!! How can I keep it?

Just right click on the image, and choose Save Image As to save it to your computer. From there, you can upload it like any other image to your hosting site. :)

Just right click on the image, and choose Save Image As to save it to your computer. From there, you can upload it like any other image to your hosting site. :)
Thank you BOTH Jcat & Valanhb!!!!!!!! :banana2: :banana2: :banana2: :banana2: :banana2:
:banana2:

LOL. After 4 years, I don't even look at my post count anymore. It took me a minute to realize what you were talking about! :emba:

Hi Deb,

Yep... That was my guess. I'm the same way when I'm at my home base. The only time I note # of posts is with Newbies and when exploring a new site. :paranoid:
I figured the number 10,000 is most worthy :worship: of notice though, and I think you need be proud, and not let the moment slip by. :music3:

I have FINALLY settled on this, too big? It's a picture from my cellphone.

:bigthumb: It's fine

Is my sig ok? I wasnt' sure if the pic of Pepper was too big? :paranoid:

Is my sig ok? I wasnt' sure if the pic of Pepper was too big? :paranoid:

Pepper's pic was just fine in height, but for some reason was showing at 38 KB. I optimized it in Photoshop, and now it's about 5 KB. :bigthumb: If you could just replace that one with this one, you're good. Also, is there a way to put the ticker beside the picture of Pepper? It would make it slightly smaller in overall height. :)

Is my sig ok? I wasnt' sure if the pic of Pepper was too big? :paranoid:

I moved the ticker for you.

I moved the ticker for you.


Thanks! :wavey:

OO BIG ? OK ? wHAT ?

OO BIG ? OK ? wHAT ?
It's a bit too big, Howard. The two pictures plus the two Cheshire cats = 31,154 bytes. The picture of the kittens is 10,620 bytes, so that would probably be the one to resize. Removing one of the Cheshire cats (9,091 bytes apiece) would also do the trick.

Here's the kitten picture resized to 5,922 bytes; I made it the same height as your other picture, and just reduced the dpi to 150:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/thscan0006.jpg

Mine is Ok, right? You're fine.

Is my new sig visually too large? I tried to resize it to specs, but always have trouble with the words/names getting blurry by the time the sig gets posted here..
Does anyone have a trick for keeping the text clear with a smaller sig?

Is my new sig visually too large? I tried to resize it to specs, but always have trouble with the words/names getting blurry by the time the sig gets posted here..
Does anyone have a trick for keeping the text clear with a smaller sig?

The dimensions are okay, but I'm getting a reading of 37,577 bytes. Only 30,000 are allowed. Why don't you lower the dpi a bit?
Here's a 24K (almost 25 KB) version, where you can read the words (only my fifth attempt at resizing it):http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jcatpics/beachsigchanged.jpg

O.K., but if I redo the whole thing & save it at a lower dpi, won't the words be even blurrier, or will it improve? I think it's saved @ 72dpi. I hate to do alll that work, & try to choose a bold/big font, & the words are still blurry! Some people have such clarity in their fonts, how to they do it?

Try this one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/valanhb/beachsig3-1.jpg

I just opened it in Photoshop, Saved for Web at 70% Quality which I think maintained the quality of the photo but reduced the size to 28KB instead of 37.

Apparently many people would like their signatures checked or validated by a member of the mod squad. So that the announcement thread doesn't become a floodgate of requests, please post here if you would like your sig evaluated.

OK I have taken out MORE words in mine! If it was OK yesterday with the words IN it how is it now? Also how can my tiny sig be bigger than the photos I see? Are words bigger than photos? I'm SOOOOOOO confused! :confused:

How's mine? Ok?

I'm getting red x's on your photos currently. Is your hosting site down?

I would be willing to bet, Deb since it's "destinsportfishing.com" :shocked:! If it's on a local server I'd be willing to bet they don't have power right now.

Cindy

I bet it is with Hurricane Dennis just going through yesterday. I will check with my husband since he host our site. Oops sorry about that. :paranoid: Oh well I will check back later. :lol3:

So why can't I see HOW BIG MY SIG is when I can see all the one's with photos?

Which is bigger KB's or Bytes? and how many of the smaller ones are in a bigger one?

I bet it is with Hurricane Dennis just going through yesterday. I will check with my husband since he host our site. Oops sorry about that. :paranoid: Oh well I will check back later. :lol3:

I'm getting a total of 9,748 bytes for your photos.

So why can't I see HOW BIG MY SIG is when I can see all the one's with photos?

Which is bigger KB's or Bytes? and how many of the smaller ones are in a bigger one?

If you only have text, it won't possibly be over the 30 KB limit. The only thing you have to think about it the height, or ~1.5" in visual height. You can't get a real read on the properties of your signature as text because it isn't an image that has properties like that.

1 KB = 1000 Bytes

is mine ok?

Sure is. Cute idea.

Why did my sig get changed? I thought it was ok last time you checked it's specs. :confused:

Too tall with the text, picture, and smilies, Cheryl.

well ill have you check mine too while your at it.....even though i wont know how to fix it if i have too....so i hope its fine *crosses fingers*

**** my photobucket server said that some albums were temp. unavailable (thought i would tell ya)****

Yep you are fine, love the pink paw prints-

is mine ok?

Nicky I love yours!

Nicky I love yours!

Well since i have ugly cats i needed a gimick!

Just joking Mav/Jup!

I'm getting a total of 9,748 bytes for your photos.


Thats good right?

Thats good right?
The pictures are fine, but check to see if you've exceeded 1.5 " in height with the pictures and the text. My ruler seems to have disappeared for the umpteenth time (Anybody know why a cat would keep making off with a little plastic ruler? He always takes the one that indicates inches, too, not just centimeters)!