Using Scripts to Spice up Your Web Page
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You can use scripts within your pages
to spice them up. However, although you will probably be tempted to use all
the fancy techniques to create special effects, try not to go overboard.
With each script or effect you add to your web page, it will take that much
longer for your page to load.
Select your scripts carefully. Most browsers now support JavaScript, so using
this type of script will probably be your best choice. Keep in mind, JavaScript
and Java are two totally different languages and are not in any way
connected.
If you must use Java on your site, use it sparingly. Java can be slow and
has a tendency to crash browsers. It can also add a lot of time to your web
page's load time.
Scripts to Avoid When Designing a
Professional Site
Pop up boxes asking for your visitor's name
Disabling the browsers back button
Continuous alert messages
Scrolling messages in the status bar
Large scrolling text
Fancy cursors
Cursor trailers
Automatic transfers on mouseovers
Mouseover sounds
This list represents only a small portion of the types of scripts you should
avoid. These scripts are not only very irritating, but they're a big waste
of your visitors' time. If you want your visitors to return, use scripts
that will compliment your web site.
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