subject: Flash Website Templates - Making It Easier [print this page] Back in the days when Windows 95 was the most popular operating system, websites did not look very attractive due to the limitations of HTML and graphics applications at the time. In order for developers to make their websites stand out more, they had to use a platform that is focused more on multimedia and interactivity. Macromedia introduced Flash as a solid choice for making lively site elements that work across web browsers. When Adobe purchased Macromedia back in 2005, support for the Flash platform continued to live on and evolve. Although Flash isn't as popular as it used to be, some designers use the Flash platform to get an idea on how to make a website because there are still a lot of Flash website templates that are circulating the web. If you have Adobe Flash Professional installed in your computer, you should be able to edit template so you end up with your own personalized website. Here are some of the benefits of using Flash website templates as a framework for your website.
Good Compatibility
In order to view Adobe Flash content on your web browser, you must install Adobe Flash Player. Fortunately, this should not be a problem since you will be prompted to install the Adobe Flash Player the moment you visit a website that has Flash content. Adobe offers Adobe Flash Player for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems so you will not have to worry about people not being able to see your site's Flash website template. Although Adobe recently dropped Adobe Flash support on mobile devices, the application is still available and working as long as your smartphone or tablet meets the hardware requirements. Adobe Flash Player is designed to render the Flash object or site template exactly as it was designed so you won't have to work extra hard in making sure that your site looks perfect on all web browsers.
Highly Graphical
It is capable of creating all sorts of eye catching animations. Even some game designers continue to use Adobe Flash as their development platform because of the programming possibilities. With some time, patience and creativity, you can create a nice splash page or teaser that will lead to your Flash template.
It is also more difficult to see the source code of your Flash website template since the code is compiled to the.SWF format. As long as you are willing to go through the steep learning curve and deal with the sometimes lengthy loading times of your templates, working with Flash templates is still a good choice. Adobe remains committed in supporting the aging platform even though the use of HTML5 is on the rise.
