How Much Space Do I Need?
Good question. Odds are that you need very little, starting out.
As I've reminded you in past chapters, the more a page contains, the bigger its file. Pictures (and picture backgrounds) dramatically increase the amount of space a page requires (and the time it takes to appear to a visitor). Sound, video, and large file downloads also might dramatically increase the amount of space you need.
If you have followed the tips I've offered for keeping the performance of your page sprightly, you'll find that each page occupies very little space. A basic page—a screenful or two of text graced with two or three small picture files and maybe a picture background—typically requires less than 100KB of server space (often much less). ...
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