Pros And Cons Of Flash-based Sites

May it be true or not, here are some the advantages and holdbacks of using flash-based sites. First of all, we cannot deny the fact that using flash in websites does help to increase interactivity with visitors. For example, the Flash’s ActionScript enables the creation of interactive features in games and as well as in providing very lively feedbacks to visitors. This will definitely keeps visitors from coming back to see what’s the next feedback like.

Besides that, the use of Flash too helps to promote a standardized website for all your visitors at whichever browser they are using. This is due to the fact that Flash eliminates the problem of cross browser compatibility. Whichever way the elements are placed in your websites will remain unaltered as long as Flash Player is being installed. Thus, you need not worry if your website will look the same to all your visitors.
Flash-based websites generally promotes better expression as it uses animation to convey its message. It is therefore not as dull as sending a message through with words and it is said to be more effective and efficient. Often times, Flash is much preferred over real ‘movie files’ as it is vector based and thus, smaller in size.

One of the major disadvantages of using Flash is that not everyone has downloaded the Flash Player and chance is, visitors might be so reluctant to get it downloaded just for the sake of viewing your website. They will find it too time consuming and opt for sites that provide the same information but do not need to be downloaded with the Flash Player.
Another disadvantage is that if the contents of your websites are being presented in Flash, the chance is, your webpage might not be indexed by the search engine. This will reduce the traffic to your website. Your website will then be less frequented by visitors and this will be a huge disadvantage especially if you are marketing your products online.
Using Flash in presenting the contents of your website also means that visitors will need longer time to load your website. As for impatient readers, they will not want to wait and choose to leave your website for websites that can be downloaded in a shorter period of time.

There are both pros and cons of using Flash. Thus, you need to weigh the benefits it brings. Use Flash when interactivity and animations are needed. Otherwise, opt for simple HTML to present simple text message. The best is to use the combination of Flash and HTML to bring out the best in your website.

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By: Moume

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