On sites using php, mod_gzip can save you bandwidth and is easy to implement. This Apache module compresses HTML on all newer browsers and older browsers that do not support gzip will work fine with uncompressed HTML. This has been posted on many blogs and forums, but I’ve noticed that many stock scripts do not have this simple line of code.

It’s easy to add to your site. Usually you just need to add it whichever file has the overall header for the site. (index.php. etc.)
After the <? on the next line add: ob_start("ob_gzhandler");

Click here to check if your site has mod_gzip enabled. Once you have it installed there is also a tool on that page that tells you how much bandwidth data you are saving per page view. More info here.

This addon gives your arcade a dropdown list of links to all games listed alphabetically. This will allow your users to find and play all games easier.
[Demo Here]
Instructions:
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It’s become the norm for most arcade owners to join banner exchanges to drive traffic to their sites. Many users enjoy the free traffic and many use these exchanges to purchase impressions for an extra boost of traffic. Whether you are buying or just exchanging impressions from these exchanges, probably the most important factor you should consider is the CTR (click thru rating) of the banners you are using. Banners with a low CTR can mean you are giving away more traffic than you are bringing in and if that’s the case, you may as well not even bother using the exchange.

After testing out many banners, it seems that overall the more flashy the banner, the better the CTR. Many webmasters make the mistake of using branded images that are not animated enough. It may be natural for a webmaster to dislike these seizure-inducing gif’s on our sites but the truth is; people definitely click these things!

The key is to include your website branding in these animated gif’s.
Here are some tips for creating your 100×100 animated banners: (more…)