There is a 1mb limit for the file you can upload for the background music. This is to allow your website to load at a normal speed, files larger than this will stall a Net connection while trying to load your other data like pages, images and text. A visitor on dial-up could have to wait up to 20 minutes for your 1mb file to load, making your website unusable.
There are 2 options to make music files smaller:
1. Use iTunes to import a file off CD at a low bitrate:
a. Select 'PREFERENCES' from Edit menu
b. Select the 'IMPORTING' tab at the top
c. Import using MP3 Encoder
d. SETTING should be 'CUSTOM'
e. Select a low Stereo Bit Rate like 56kbps or lower
f. Click 'OK' then 'OK' again
g. Import file off CD.
h. If it is too large, you will have to repeat steps and use lower bit rate.
2. Use audio editing software to fade out a song early to shrink file size.
3.
Is it legal to use this song?
If you are uploading your own file, you must be sure to have permission to use and upload the song and file from the copyright holder(s). eWedding.com cannot upload music on your behalf without written permission from copyright holder.
4.
I don't hear my music?
Internet Explorer is the only browser to support background music like this. If you are using Safari, Firefox or other, that may be the reason. Hopefully they will add this compatibility soon.
Also be sure to check your system volume, speaker volume if separate, any settings that may turn off webpage music or third party software. Firewalls and security software have also been known to stop music files from loading on websites.
