04-13-2006, 11:01 AM
Quote:It seems like just about every week a new technology for your website comes along to make it faster and more powerful for your customers or potential customers. There's even a new class of such technology called "Rich internet applications" (see definition below). But just because a technology exists, that doesn't mean you should use it. In the pages that follow, we'll outline some common mistakes to avoid...
full article: http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9021.asp
Among the mistakes the author says to avoid are too-fast transitions in Rich Internet Applications (Ajax, Flash, etc), not putting instructions for new site functions, confusing users by changing conventions or standards, providing users with inconsistent user experiences, and using unnecessary widgets.
The article also lists 3 things to do when using Rich Internet Applications on your site.