Why Google Rank Based on Pros and Cons of Flash-based Sites
Flash-based sites have been a craze since the past few years, and as Macromedia compiles more and more great features into Flash, we can only predict there will be more and more flash sites around the Internet. However, Flash based sites have been disputed to be bloated and unnecessary. Where exactly do we draw the line? Here's a simple breakdown.
The good:
Interactivity
Flash's Actionscript opens up a vast field of possibilities. Programmers and designers have used Flash to create interactve features ranging from very lively feedback forms to attractive Flash-based games. This whole new level of interactivity will always leave visitors coming back for more.
A standardized site
With Flash, you do not have to worry about cross-browser compatibility. No more woes over how a certain css code displays differently in Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera. When you position your site elements in Flash, they will always appear as they are as long as the user has Flash Player installed.
Better expression through animation
In Flash, one can make use of its animating features to convey a message in a much more efficient and effective way. Flash is a lightweight option for animation because it is vector based (and hence smaller file sizes) as opposed to real "movie files" that are raster based and hence much larger in size.
The bad and the ugly:
The Flash player
People have to download the Flash player in advance before they can view Flash movies, so by using Flash your visitor range will decrease considerably because not everyone will be willing to download the Flash player just to view your site. You'll also have to put in additional work in redirecting the user to the Flash download page if he or she doesn't have the player installed.
Site optimization
If your content was presented in Flash, most search engines wouldn't be able to index your content. Hence, you will not be able to rank well in search engines and there will be less traffic heading to your site.
Loading time
Users have to wait longer than usual to load Flash content compared to regular text and images, and some visitors might just lose their patience and click the Back button. The longer your Flash takes to load, the more you risk losing visitors.
The best way to go is to use Flash only when you absolutely need the interactivity and motion that comes with it. Otherwise, use a mixture of Flash and HTML or use pure text if your site is purely to present simple textual and graphical information.
CorporatewebStudios - About Author:
Nars is a passionate Internet enthusiast who spends most of his time in helping small and medium business enterprises to grow and multiply their potential.website Design When he is not staring into the computer he is either reading books or out doing adventure sports.For more information :- website design
Article Source:
http://www.articleside.com/web-design-articles/why-google-rank-based-on-pros-and-cons-of-flash-based-sites.htm
Related Web Design Articles
Published by Nelson on April 6th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Jay Chng on June 25th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Robert King on January 3rd 2012 | Web Design
Published by Dany on April 23rd 2012 | Web Design
Published by Steve John on February 14th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Adaxx on December 17th 2011 | Web Design
Published by Nathinfo India on February 23rd 2012 | Web Design
Published by David_johnson on April 19th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Sarabrook51 on February 18th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Sophia Milller on March 28th 2012 | Internet Business
Published by Boris Kotevski on January 25th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Rajkumar Kaushal on May 24th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Mark Wilston on March 15th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Coloprilreview on December 1st 2011 | Web Design
Published by Rajkumar Kaushal on June 2nd 2012 | Web Design
Published by Bearded Brys on August 13th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Dharma on July 31st 2012 | Internet Business
Published by Ainsley Begun on December 5th 2011 | Web Design
Published by Sandy White on January 19th 2012 | Web Design
Published by Ankit Kumar on March 12th 2012 | Web Design