Websites in Flash or HTML?

[Blutarski]

Which do you think is better? I like Flash sites, but they take a long time to load and are hard to maintain, while HTML sites are easy to make, maintain, but they don't have as nice of a look to them. Which do you prefer.

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[SuiPSYedKing]

FLASH BY FAR. HTML is coo with updating quick

 

[Juan Million]

I wouldn't say either is better, they both have their pros and cons. A mixture of the two is best, for example an html site with a flash header.

 

[Upheaval]

flash.

 

[TONY206]

I wouldn't say either is better, they both have their pros and cons. A mixture of the two is best, for example an html site with a flash header.

agreed

 

[maddog]

flash

 

[Gordon Gekko]

if you decide to get either done, then Im the one you need to come see.

 

[Keith]

I gotta agree with Juan. HTML/Scripting would be best for message boards, stores, etc.. considering loading issues and shit. But the same thing could be done in flash/actionscript as long as the author knows wtf he's doing. Same with HTML sites. They can LOOK/FEEL just as nice as long as its done right.

 

[Keith]

You got to love flashs' capabillities though.

 

[nefar559]

doesn't matter, i say the only thing that matters is Design.

 

[Juan Million]

Believe it or not, alot of people browse the net without flash or even graphics turned on. If you notice most sites have a flash or graphic navigation as well as a text navigation at the bottom of the page.

The only thing that matters is a site that functions.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

Believe it or not, alot of people browse the net without flash or even graphics turned on. If you notice most sites have a flash or graphic navigation as well as a text navigation at the bottom of the page.

The only thing that matters is a site that functions.

Yep....he aint lyin.

 

[Blutarski]

Thanks fellas. I'm just trying to get an idea of what people like. I already know HTML and DHTML pretty well, but I was wondering if I should get to learning how to use Flash or not. Looks like I need to hit the books. Thanks for the replies.

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[nefar559]

Believe it or not, alot of people browse the net without flash or even graphics turned on. ..

macromedia claims that 90%+ of web users have the flash plug-in on their computers

 

[Juan Million]

90%+ have it enabled, or they just have it?

 

[nefar559]

90%+ have it enabled, or they just have it?

hmmm, someone can turn off flash? how?

 

[Juan Million]

There are a ton of programs(No! Flash, IEFriend) you can download that allow you to turn flash off and on, or you can disable ActiveX Controls.

 

[SiccMadeLoc]

I went fo flash cuz it has movement in it and it just looks fresh, its the newest style around, html is coo too, but its just a code to edit thing pretty much, but most do use html, its easier and faster.

 

[Essqubed]

You can use both together.

Flash is overrated.

Regards

 

[Tony Slaps]

both