Introduction

The original intent of this white paper was to provide Macromedia Flash developers with the knowledge necessary to create user-friendly Macromedia Flash experiences on the Web. The need for this paper has never been more crucial, since many of the most vocal Web critics have recently portrayed Macromedia Flash content in a negative light. The claims that Macromedia Flash content is bad for the Web or that Macromedia Flash and usability are polar opposites are both myths.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction‚white paper on Macromedia Flash usability

Usable Macromedia Flash‚myth no more
What "usability" means
A guide to better Macromedia Flash

II. The process

The journey, a metaphor for developing usable Macromedia Flash
Development steps to creating user-friendly Macromedia Flash
Usability benefits offered by Macromedia Flash

III. Overcoming hurdles with Macromedia Flash - usability tips

Usability tips for design
Usability tips for embedding Macromedia Flash
Sound usability tips
Allow user controls
Macromedia Flash and search engine strategies

IV. User testing of Macromedia Flash content

Guidelines for user testing of Macromedia Flash content
Testing summary

V. Summary

Summary for the journey metaphor
Challenge: improve usability with Macromedia Flash
Improve your Macromedia Flash with usability today

Contact Information

Special Thanks