Thanks to all who have replied.
As far as "don't do it" goes, you're preaching to the converted here,
but I don't seem to be able to get the message through to my clients.
The clients in question are a committee (first problem!), who all say
"Oh, I know nothing about computers/the internet" but at the same time
refuse to be guided. Referring them to usability articles is a
non-starter, because they'll just not look at them. I've tried reducing
the arguments to very basic, non-technical issues, but my powers of
persuasion are apparently lacking.
Given that I can't afford to turn down the work, I'll take on board the
points folk have made here and promise to do the least-awful job on it I
can!
Thanks again.
Lesley
Brett Goulder wrote:
I would just point your client to some usability articles and educate
them why background music is very bad.
My 2 cents would be to just not do it.
http://completeusability.com/regrettable-background-music/
Bruce P wrote:
Smalllll player and an off button one can find immediately is a
prerequisite :)
Bruce
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lesley Lutomski"
<ubu...@webaflame.co.uk>
To: <wsg@webstandardsgroup.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 6:50 AM
Subject: [WSG] Background music on web pages
Hi all,
I apologise if this is off-topic, but I'd really appreciate some advice.
I have clients who insist they want background music on their Web
site. I've tried to dissuade them, but without success. What is the
most acceptable/least intrusive method of doing this? UK licensing
requirements differ depending on whether the music is downloadable or
not, so I need to sort out the method in order to advise them on the
licences. I'm still hoping the complexities of the licensing system
will succeed where I've failed and put them off the whole notion, but
in case not, I'd be most grateful for some input here.
Thank you.
Lesley
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