Top 10 Tired Website Ideas: Too many plug-ins
As new web technologies have emerged, web developers have frequently relied on plug-ins
to overcome the limitations of web browsers. Want to view a PDF? You need the Adobe Acrobat plug-in.
Does the site use Flash? You need a Flash plug-in. Got a cool Java applet?
You need a Java plug-in.
Sadly, many casual Internet users don't know how to download or install plug-ins, so sites that
depend on them are simply inaccessible.
We think plug-ins are great, but should be used strategically. Don't implement the mission
critical parts of your site, such as navigation, using technology that depends on plug-ins.
Making your website accessible to all users should be the top priority in a business website.
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