Will Flash become Search Engine Friendly?
I have been criticized by other developers who love Flash technology because I have said that Flash is not very search engine friendly. Well, here we are hearing it straight from the horse’s mouth. Adobe’s very own have said there “has always been a bit of a tradeoff” when using Flash. “You get all the great graphics and experiences but you lose some search capability.”
Well, now Adobe is helping to change all of that. This, to me as a developer, is fantastic news! Adobe just announced that they are teaming up with Google and Yahoo to make Flash and other RIA (Rich Internet Applications) more searchable.
Even though I do applaud this move, I do want to point out still as a web user, that Flash can be over done. My advice is to use it sparingly and not to go wild with it. Remember, not everyone is a flash fan. I come across many people on a daily basis who say to me, “I hate those flash banners, they are so annoying and slow.” So…just keep the end user in mind when you are working on your website and adding flash.
As far as Adobe’s news though….that’s good news for developers and seo professionals alike.