FAQs

What is Flash?
Where do I get Flash player so I can see flash animation?
Does flash work across all browsers?
What is an animated GIF?
Is quality Animation expensive to design and create?
What are the benefits of making a banner advert in flash as opposed to making it a static JPG?
If I want to update the flash movie can I do it myself or do I have to use you guys again?
Does animation and interactivity add to page loading times?
Does animation on the web require additional software and plug-ins to be viewable?
If my site contains a lot of animation using flash will search engines be able to see my site and index it accordingly?
How distracting is animation on a web page?

What is Flash?
Flash is a vector animation software, originally designed to create animations for display on web pages. Vector graphics are ideal for the web because they are very lightweight.

Where do I get Flash player so I can see flash animation?
You can directly download the latest version of the Flash Player from the maker's (Adobe) website for free. Or simply click here to go to the Flash Player download page.

Does flash work across all browsers?
Yes, Flash can run on nearly all major browsers flawlessly. Any problems faced can be fixed by installing the Flash plugins that are easily available for all browsers.

What is an animated GIF?
An animated GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) file is a graphic image on a Web page that moves - for example, a twirling icon or a banner with a hand that waves or letters that magically get larger. It consists of a series of frames that are played one after the other giving a semblance of animation.

Is quality Animation expensive to design and create?
Usually quality work is a bit costlier than the routine work. But with Traffic, you'll get high quality animations at the standard rates.

What are the benefits of making a banner advert in flash as opposed to making it a static JPG?
Below are some key benefits of a Flash banner advert:
Flash Banners are eye-catching
Animated and possibly interactive
Can tell relatively complex stories through animations and words
Can entertain the users and give them a subject to speak about

If I want to update the flash movie can I do it myself or do I have to use you guys again?
N/A

Does animation and interactivity add to page loading times?
Yes. The heavier the page the greater would be load time.

Does animation on the web require additional software and plug-ins to be viewable?
Yes. It requires flash player plug-ins or Flash Player installed on your system.

If my site contains a lot of animation using flash will search engines be able to see my site and index it accordingly?
The answer is no. Search engine spiders can't index the Flash properly. You can use flash in your website but your navigation, content and other useful information that you want search engine to index should not be in flash.

How distracting is animation on a web page?
Adding animation can potentially enhance visual interest and appeal of web pages, but it may also make the display very distracting. But Traffic experts know how to employ animation for visual benefit without causing distraction.

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