Now where do you find professional photos, artwork, cartoons, and more for your site? On the Web, of course, and also on CD.

For the most part, clip art refers to graphic images, such as cartoons, drawings, and sketches, and the word stock is used when referring to photographs. Be aware that an image that's royalty free isn't necessarily free. Royalty free means you don't have to continue to pay royalties for the right to use an image or graphic.

When downloading free images, purchasing images from a Web site, or using clip art or photos from a CD, be sure to check the fine print for any restrictions. For example, some images are free to use only on noncommercial sites. If you sell products or services through your family site, you may have to pay a higher fee for commercial use.

If you're looking for a specific image, such as a drawing of a duck for a baby site, try an online search (for example, type ducks + free clip art in Google). You can find an extraordinary amount of free images on the Web, but you often get what you pay for.

If you're willing to invest a little in quality images, try the following. Some of these sites provide free images, but most charge a usage fee, especially for the highest quality images.

• Public Domain Images: As the name implies, this site provides access to a wide range of images considered to be in the public domain because the photographer is either unknown or has relinquished the copyright. Although they do charge for some of the images on this site, many are available for free.
• Getty Images, Inc.: Getty Images is the largest supplier of royalty-free digital imagery on the Web, specializing in photographs and illustrations of a wide variety of subjects, including film footage. Pay for images and footage as you go.
• ImageSource: You can register on this site for free and search through a vast array of professional photos, paying only for what you select to download.
• Clipart Connection: A great source for free clip art and animations designed for the Web.
• Clipart.com: This subscription-based site boasts the largest collection of clip art on the Web, but you have to pay a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.
• Web Promotion: A great source for animated GIFs and other Web graphics. Artwork on this site is free.