What are CSS sprites?

[bharatrawat]

Hi friends I hear about CSS sprites Is this harmful for SEO website?

[ZABI]

http://css-tricks.com/css-sprites/

[seoserviceszone]

CSS Sprites is very effective way for improving site performance, it reduces number of HTTP requests. CSS Sprites method combines all of your small images into 1 images. If we done correctly then his will lower web page load times and actually help your SEO efforts.

[Steve Smith]

CSS sprites are simply a method used where you get all your small images used for a website and make 1 image out of them, then use CSS to select certain parts to display in the correct place.