
Flash technology is a popular method for adding animation and interactivity to web pages. Flash is used to create animation, advertisements, various web page components, and to integrate video into web pages. Flash technology when used correctly and judiciously can add value to your Web site.
And while Flash Design is, well, flashy, it should be used with caution. Flash falls under the category of "just because you can, does not always mean you should". Flash tends to be overused. A lot of Web sites use flash technology to play a movie on the splash page. In most cases these flash movies only tend to annoy site visitors. Extensive use of Flash also tends to interfere with search engines and can hurt your Page ranking. Here's a great article on this topic: When Good Flash Goes Bad.
Taking into consideration issues like search engine optimization, customer interface, site purpose, your desired image, and budget we will help you decide if a flash elements are right for your Web site.