In the end however, they may ignore you. Thats their choice. As long as you've stated your objections in documentation they can't blame you later when the problems you predict appear
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Matt wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I am setting up a sports website for a client, where all of the content is in Article format which rotates regularly - essentially a news type site. I am determined to build the site in valid XHTML/CSS.
I am debating with their designers about 2 things:
1. They want to use a full page graphic Splash Screen, which displays the brand in all its glory before the user can enter the site. 2. They want to use images in the Navigation bar to give tight control over the fonts, instead of text.
I do not want to use a splash screen, because it will just get in the way, and could turn viewers away. I do not want to use images in the navigation, not only for usability / accessibility / SEO reasons, but because the site is dynamic and I want the Nav to be dynamically driven.
I just wondered if any of you know of any websites which show solid convincing arguments against these things, so that I can prove my point. At this stage the accessibility argument isn't cutting it (enough)!...
I can show them some stuff from Jacob Nielsen, but I found that they essentially scoff at his comments claiming that he is too 'old school'...
Also, if anyone can assist with my message from yesterday (Nov 30) subject "Help with a layout" I'd be very grateful : )
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