Articles by Alan Steward

Adding Sound to your Web Site - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
 by: Alan Steward

Many webmasters like the idea of adding background music to their web sites but most shy away from doing it worrying about slow loading pages and large file sizes. There are many different ways to add background music to your site and some of them don't require large files to achieve professional results. Let's examine all the different ways to add background music to your site and rate them to find the best solution for you. ... continue

Flash Deadly Sins (that can kill your web business)
 by: Alan Steward

Looks like every client wants a Flash site these days but the reality is...as flashy as these sites may look, there are many negatives you may want to consider before delving into Flash.

Deadly Sin One - Long Load Times ... continue

Working with Royalty Free Music
 by: Alan Steward

When creating Multi-Media Content, Flash or Video Clips for a client's web site or CD Rom Project, the last thing you want is to get him in trouble with the law. If there's a need for music in a project, using royalty free music is essential. ... continue