What is Flash?
Flash, a product of Adobe®, is software that allows web developers to bring life to websites. Often used for the development of games and advertisements, flash integrates text, audio, and video to create compelling presentations that captivate the audience.
What is a Flash Website?
Simply put, a flash website is one created using Adobe® Flash. Most commonly used for online presentations and entertainment websites, Flash websites are usually vibrant and visually striking. They are great for anyone who wants to put on a show for visitors. Check out this example of a flash website to get a better idea of the cool things that can be done with flash.
The Pros and Cons of Having a Flash Website
There are several pros and a few cons to having a flash website. Let's start with the pros:
- Powerful presentation. Flash websites make a powerful presentation because they are vibrant and interactive.
- Rich in content. You can put rich media and content in flash websites and convert them into an animated masterpiece.
- Customization. You can embed custom fonts, audio, and presentations that are not easily integrated into static or even dynamic websites.
Now let's look at the cons:
- Software required. Flash websites require a special (FREE) flash player called a plug-in. If a user does not have the flash plug-in, they cannot view your website.
- Lack of search engine friendliness. For those concerned with search engine optimization, flash websites pose a problem. Search engine crawlers cannot read the content inside a flash website, which is compressed into a movie. As such, these crawlers cannot pick up keywords or phrases to index your website. The alternative to this problem is to build a website that has both flash and static components. This will allow y crawlers access to keywords and phrases through the static components while maintaining the vibrance of a flash presentation.
Our Flash Website Packages
Our flash developers have been creating powerful flash websites for over a decade. We have the experience and resources not only to develop your flash project, but also to help you determine if flash is the right choice for your business, choose the right elements for your website, and add the tools necessary to make your flash website meet your online objectives. Contact us toll-free at (877) 280-2424 (M-F 9am to 6pm PST) to get started today.
