[IxDA Discuss] Flash Usability Metrics

[Jason Brush]

> So, one question is, when using Flash, is there a way to work  
> around these issues?

All of the issues you mention  — the browser back button and printing  
in addition to the SEO concerns that Julie raises — can be addressed,  
mostly through the use of JavaScript.  The main issues here are often  
that: 1) developers lack of expertise in the appropriate techniques;  
and 2) the project's timeline and budget don't allow these issues to  
be addressed.

Often, we make the mistake of assuming that developing applications  
in HTML will necessarily ensure that these important usability needs  
are met; however, with AJAX-driven sites, these same concerns also  
need to be addressed.

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Jason Brush
SVP, User Experience
Schematic
http://www.schematic.com