
Flash is short for a brand name of software by Macromedia. Flash produces high-quality amazing
animation. Most of the high-end, popular sites such as msnbc.com use Flash.
You need a Flash Plug-in on your computer to view Flash animation. This is a small download that
today comes with all new versions of Windows and Mac. The majority of browsers out there have Flash
right now.
Effective use of Flash can make for a stunning and unmistakably professional-looking website. There
will be no doubt your company is serious about attracting customers and providing the best products or
services available. A good Flash designer can also integrate original Flash designs with your
company's logo or existing photos to create a million-dollar look for your website.
Flash movies don't have to be huge, so they don't have to take long to download. But if the movie is
rather large, the designer should use a preloader to put the movie in cache and therefore look
seamless to someone who might have a slow connection. The designer could also give the user a
choice to skip over the Flash and go right to the heart of your site (the quick-loading HTML portion).