Here’s the dilemma: website owners want potential customers to take notice. Hence, web design companies get lots of requests for Flash websites with compelling imagery, catchy transitions, and robust functionality. But website owners also want high Google rankings, and Flash-based websites often fail in this regard. The resulting choice is a dismal one: either skimp on design or skimp on search visibility. This is where jQuery comes in…
JQuery is a javascript library that allows web designers and developers to do lots of amazing things: it’s a great tool for creating eye-catching photo galleries, impressive page transitions, and a variety of animated effects. But unlike Flash-based websites, it is standards compliant, and perfectly at home in a traditional HTML environment. The best of both worlds, you might say!
For good examples of jQuery functionality, check out Brainstorm Studio’s Portfolio page and Contact form dropdown.