As far as graphics attracting visitors to a site - I don't know about all that. To some people, a pretty site is more appealing , but I think the web user is more interested in content. You gotta have more than a cool layout. I think web surfers have the memories of goldfish - every 10 seconds they discover something new.
I don't think 200 K of graphics is a wise idea unless of course the graphics are the purpose of the site :) I say that only because my site provides graphics, renderd images, etc - so it follows that the pages are all kinds big -- sometimes with 5 - 6 400 pixels X 150 pixels jpeg images.
I think we should treat layout like just one aspect of the site. But we should make sure there's some content underneath all the glamour - or I think the surfers will probably surf elsewhere.
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