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Article #187Re: how to add a moving graphic to a webpage
From: Neil_Keller
Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:14
Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:14
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Erik,
I would like the front page to have a simple moving block coming to rest
in its final position when opening the page.
Another reason to avoid upfront animations is that at least some customers/potential customers will tend to be impatient, and they really don't want to have to spend the extra time to see animations, particularly after the first visit to the site, and particularly for "business" (as contrasted with "consumer") sites. "Skip" buttons work, but it's yet another step to get inside the door.
Think of it as unnecessary clutter; an annoyance factor. You want your customers to be able to "see" you and your services as quickly as possible. Put key content and clear links to additional content up front.
For an electrical engineer, I would think a mean, lean site that is a breeze to search, navigate and read would be ideal. Animations have their place, certainly, but I'd be very careful how you implement them on your site.
Neil
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