Flash Websites

[mistletoe]

the wierd thing about LightBox running on firefox is that sometimes the image and the text below it are not aligned together. This example is from the LightBox 2 site itself:



See, if I'ld spent a lot of effort designing my photosite, that kind of stuff up would really get to me. Its just part of a bigger problem that html and its derivatives is rendered very differently on differnt browsers. There isnt always cross platform compatibility and that sucks.

That kind of problem doesn't effect flash sites.

[junqbox]

Only thing is, it is absolutely everywhere now.

so? it still works very effectively and is much more user friendly than the majority of other processes, as outlined above.

[James T]

so? it still works very effectively and is much more user friendly than the majority of other processes, as outlined above.

Because we are employed for our ability to create unique visuals.

Using a template that half your competitors uses, doesn't add any value to your brand or demonstrate your ability to think creatively.

[johndom]

hmm i see your point but... content content content. If the photos are mediocre you may look around and criticise the site but if the images grab you..

[James T]

hmm i see your point but... content content content. If the photos are mediocre you may look around and criticise the site but if the images grab you..

Of course, we'd all like to think that it's just the images that count. Any little thing that can give you an edge though. . .

[BLWNHR]

a good resaon NOT to consider flash is the iPhone and iPad users

+1

That's why my new site is all javascript.

There is a fair bit going on with all the code in it, and some older PC's using slower than 1.5mbps connections can have problems. If I 'wound it back' a bit and removed some of the code it wouldn't be so much of a problem. It doesn't really worry me anyhow, I don't rely on it for income particularly so it can stay as it is.

EDIT:
Just confirmed my iPhone 3GS loads my site fine using the Telstra NextG connection. The galleries take a bit of loading, but the main site is quite fast.

[johndom]

I see that Googlie have updated their algorithm to give good and new content higher rankings. Apparently flash sites will not be so well treated by this.

[scotteffone]

Well personally I have a flashblocker installed on my browser so that would cause issues!

[habro]

I use a flash website for my portfolio, but only because it's extremely simple with minimal transitions & I haven't seen a non-flash that can give me the same sleek look. HOWEVER, I also know I'm losing the iPhone & iPad market (until I get a html replica) which is quite a chunk (and one of the reasons why I will personally get a Xoom... for flash support!)

[absolutealive]

Habro

You will find that Google and other search engines can't look inside your Flash websites, so if you are looking at doing some SEO in the future, your SEO guy will get you to upgrade your site to one that he/she can control.

Although transitions etc may look better in flash, all other aspects are not as good as a normal CMS website i.e. Wordpress with a gallery tool.

*removed - commercial promotion*

Also, getting a Flash developer vs a Wordpress developer, you may struggle in finding a good one, and then price per hour will be a lot more.

We don't do anything in Flash any more. it's all Javascript inside a Wordpress CMS website.

Being able to update your website is critical to your success online. Not to mention showcase your work to your potential clients.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Pete.

[Finlaw]

i hate flash but that's because I mainly view the web on my ipad