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Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of using multimedia to enhance web sites. Include important factors to consider in using multimedia and when multimedia should be used. And compare and Contrast Cookies and Spyware.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Multimedia to Enhance Web Sites

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Multimedia to Enhance Web Sites

Developing websites not only require the knowledge and skills in setting it up in the World Wide Web , but also implementing some elements that help in realizing the purpose of the website , making it attractive and interactive . This aim may be achieved by utilizing multimedia tools and applications in developing the website . Educational website count on multimedia to motivate

online users to learn , gaming websites rely on animations for appeal and entertainment , and radio shows available online depend on the quality of audio streaming . Although utilizing multimedia seems to be the most effective way to improve the dynamics of a website to realize its purpose and objectives , it still holds disadvantages both for web site developers , owners , and users

A multimedia website is a dynamic website that utilizes various media of communication and information exchange such as audio and video materials , audio-visual elements , and animations . The objective of injecting multimedia to websites is to improve services and increase its viewers by initially attracting them and keeping them engaged or involved through pure entertainment . It attracts wider populations of online users because it appeals to audio , visual , audio-visual , and kinesthetically motivated individuals . Since multimedia websites are visually attractive overall , first-time visitors become interested and are instantly involved with the elements of the website (Multimedia Websites , 2005

Aside from these advantages , multimedia websites also allow faster and easier access to larger populations . Access to multimedia websites is not limited to a particular number of online users . Moreover , the content of websites is easily modified when multimedia elements are used (Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of Teaching Media that can be used in a Teleclassroom or on the Web , 2008 ) The disadvantage of multimedia websites lies in its planning , production and maintenance stages . Establishing multimedia websites are costly and time-consuming . Website developers who utilize multimedia often require longer periods of time for preparation and development , while setting up multimedia websites require adequate amounts of resources . Maintenance is also key in making sure that the website functions efficiently at all times . However , website owners cannot maintain multimedia websites on their own . They need to require the services of website developers which is again costly . For online users , it would probably discourage them to view multimedia websites because it takes much time for these websites to download (Multimedia Websites , 2005

In to harness the benefits and advantages of multimedia , website developers and owners should consider some important factors . Initially website owners and developers should determine whether there is a need to utilize multimedia , or to utilize multimedia minimally or fully . This requires determining the purpose , goals and objectives , and content of the website . Some websites should only use audio or visual elements while other sophisticated websites need to use audio-visual and animation elements . The best way to utilize multimedia effectively is to use it judiciously . Website...

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