| Flash has had its ups and downs over the years | | | | - Stick out from the crowd instead of having a static |
| when it comes to popularity. When Flash first came | | | | website. |
| to the scene it was welcomed with open arms, but | | | | The bad: |
| since then people have had their criticisms. | | | | - Can be detrimental to your SEO, with not many |
| As the first platform to develop true animation and | | | | pages or content for google to index. |
| interactive based websites, it was an exciting time | | | | - Got a big website? might take a while to load and |
| for the evolution of web design. Although limited in | | | | put off your potential clients. |
| it's tools and ability, it was mostly used for animated | | | | - Analytics, although available can be a little more |
| intro's. Which I'm sure you'll still find all over the | | | | difficult to include. |
| internet, most not standing the test of time. | | | | In all flash is clearly an important platform for design, |
| Flash is still an extremely important tool, and a lot of | | | | and especially web design. It will come down to your |
| companies still taking full advantage since there is not | | | | requirements. Some people have a static site and a |
| really any other platform or competition for this | | | | flash website. I think this shows the importance flash |
| software. It has the monopoly in this nature of web | | | | can have for your business. That a lot of businesses |
| design and applications wholeheartedly. | | | | realise the importance that both platforms can |
| You'll find not many companies will use Flash as there | | | | perform for your company. |
| main website, mainly due to seo restrictions which | | | | Either way, flash is not going anywhere soon. It's |
| some of the restrictions there are ways around, but | | | | here to stay. But more importantly than the platform |
| others you are stuck with. | | | | you choose for your website is the web design |
| Flash does seem to be extremely popular with mini | | | | company you choose. The right company can do |
| sites, maybe a game developer will create a flash site | | | | wonders for your business whether you choose to |
| for a new game coming out, or similar in the film | | | | have a flash based website or not. |
| industry for a new movie. | | | | The best thing to do if you're not sure what |
| It can help build a lot of hype with its interactivity. | | | | platform is the best for your company. Speak to |
| Now lets take a look at the good and bad of flash. | | | | your local web designer. They will be able to assist |
| The good: | | | | what will work best for you, although don't let them |
| - Flash can keep your visitors attention with the | | | | talk you out of what you want because maybe they |
| movement, animation, and interaction. | | | | are not proficient in your preferred platform. |
| - You can build impressive galleries, applications, and | | | | Always ask around before making your final decision. |
| introductions to your business. | | | | |