Do you wish to include Flash intros to make your website more attractive and add some interactive features to it as well?

There are a few things that you should keep in mind while creating a Flash intro design for your site. These points are important to consider as they will give users a rich and pleasant experience while they browse your site. Your website should be appealing and at the same time, provide ease of navigation to your visitors.

1. Use of HTML Links

You can design the navigation menu using Flash intro; only remember to place static HTML links at the top of the intro. Make sure that you hire a Flash design expert to do the needful.

You might be wondering…why use HTML links? It is important because it will help your visitor to go to the home page directly without having to wait for the intro to load. Adding HTML links is also beneficial since it will help the search engines to index other segments of your website. Remember that you have to attract, as well as offer a pleasing experience to your website visitors.

2. Include a ‘Skip’ Button

It is good to capture the attention of your visitors using Flash intros but ensure you include a ‘skip’ button so that users who do not wish to view your intro can quickly access information on your site. Keep both options open. Lets users decide whether they want to view your intro or skip it. Do not compel visitors to view it. Use tact rather than coercion.

3. Engage Visitors

Make use of animated graphics or messages when your intro is loading. Ensure that you engross the visitors completely while the intro keeps loading. Do not make the mistake of forcing sale pitches at this point. Instead, ask your visitors interesting questions that are related to your site.  Answer these questions as soon as the intro loads. Grab your visitor’s attention with attractive animations or messages. This is the best way to keep them busy on your site.

4. Use Keywords

Do not forget the keywords; ensure that you put keywords that are related to your website in the Meta tags, as well as in simple text under the intro design. Avoid concealing the text by using the same text and background color. Do not try to deceive the search engines. Remember that search engines can detect such black-hat SEO methods. If you employ such techniques, there are possibilities that your site will be penalized by the search engines.

5. Use of Music

You can use enchanting music in your Flash intros to thrill your visitors. However, ensure that you integrate a ‘Mute’ button, should your visitor wish not to listen to it. Give your users a choice; do not force them into anything. Let them decide what they wish to do. You can also add a ‘volume control’ option in your intro so that users can adjust the volume if they prefer.