Some websites are built entirely in Flash, others in static HTML, and others in closed platforms
like Lotus Notes and Domino.
HTML vs. Flash
Flash has grown from crude animation software to a mature application development
environment. Many design agencies specialize in Flash websites, and their creations are
often rich interactive experiences built to wow the audience. While it is possible to build a
corporate website entirely in Flash, there are several key disadvantages to the platform:
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Slow loading time: Flash sites can take minutes to download before the visitor even
reaches content. Despite the courtesy of status bars showing the remaining load
time, it is still aggravating to wait for content that should be instant. A great deal of
the frustration in this point stems from the fact that business sites are almost
always architected with content as the focal point. When a person has to wait for a
Flash interface to load, they are being withheld the real meat of the website because
some designer placed their interests??”a glamorous but painstakingly slow design??”
ahead of the interests of the general audience.
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