Ajax is used for dynamic web applications with the asynchronous page request- response technique.While the webserver responds to the asynchronous request the web page can be displayed with “loading” image.The unique ajax loading effect can be easily done using a simple gif file.
Download a variety of ajax loading gif files to match your website design.
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