Website Design

Common Questions About Flash Animation

our website visitors start judging you and your site by the way it looks long before they really start reading your information or navigating through your website. You won’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Using Flash animation is a great way to quickly grab attention and present a credible image in the mind of your visitors.

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Why incorporate Flash animation into a website?

When used correctly, Flash can instantly project an engaging, high-impact image. Since most Internet users initially “scan” when visiting a website, grabbing their attention is essential to keep them on your site. Motion and imagery can be combined with compelling text or branding elements to communicate on a more emotional level.

How much more does it cost to have Flash in my website?

Many website design firms offer Flash development as a premium service and charge extra for it. At Page 1, we see it as a necessity in many markets and situations. Therefore, we include Flash animation in our website designs at no additional cost.

Does Flash animation hurt the speed of my website?

High speed Internet penetration has made larger, more sophisticated websites visible and usable to the vast majority of online consumers. In most cases, Internet technology has definitely caught up to animation (and video). Long upload up times are no longer a major issue with incorporating Flash.

Can Flash hurt my Search Engine Optimization?

Because Flash is basically animated images, search engines cannot read Flash or its contents. Therefore anything contained within the Flash, including copy or website navigation, is effectively invisible to the search engines. Therefore, Flash-only websites (the entire website is built in Flash animation) may create a major issue for search engine optimization.

However, when used like a photo or graphic element on a web page, Flash does not create an SEO problem.

At Page 1 Solutions, we create award winning websites. We can design your website with custom Flash animation that will make your website stand out.

Call 800-276-4489 for a no-obligation consultation, or email us for a complete website design proposal and prices.