New Macromedia Site
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- HKO
I think it's nicely done. It's a good example of how to use Flash in a big corporate website (they call it the Rich Internet Applications). And there's a few interesting articles about it too.
Overview
http://www.macromedia.com/specia…Story behindÉ
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet…User interface overview
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet…
- ********0
please do a search before you post stuff
- HKO0
Oh shit. I didn't notice the thread already started.
Oh wellÉ
Let's talk usability issues here (or somethingÉ).
- ********0
ok sure
i just feel that they are moving away from their existing brand
the new site does not reflect the product line
it seems more like a stock photo image site
btw.. love ya site
- bjm0
Yeah, it doesn't feel like a macromedia site. I haven't spent enough time on the site, so I can give specificics.
I liked thier old site more. but this one is nice also.
- HKO0
I'm sure the "branding movie" will be soon replaced with some useful information (or promotions). I think they are trying to sell products & solutions equally (Épretty obvious by looking at the sections below). But what do I know?
I like your site too. Very slick.
- HKO0
I think that they should have put the "Flash Player download" button on the homepage though.
And I am not, at all, sure about the radio functionÉ
I guess experience matters =)
- ********0
i agree HKO
but i think the current site is more aimed toward managers and decision makers and not developers or designer where as old site was aimed at them
i think Macromedia is going more business development platform rather mainstream multimedia. i know that Macromedia has there own "Web Services" product line. And sooner or later, and you can quote me on this, they will try to become IT consulting firm like IBM / HP.
- PeterNorf0
This site is so much better than the last. I am excited as a kid in a whore house. Some people just don't understand & who cares if there is two threads about it. There should be ten. Macromedia is the shit. How much money do you owe them? Probably quite a bit if you have ever extended a demo without buying one. Bow down to the Masters of web funk. This new site looks and works like a charm.
- PeterNorf0
The site is totally aimed at Webdesigners & Developers. There are just some people who don't see perfection when it's right in their face.
- HKO0
MrDinky, I see your point. Macromedia's business has become very complex over time & I won't be suprised if they take more of a consulting role in the future (in a way, I think they already have). It makes sense because their aim is to a) standardize Flash until no one notices they are looking at a so-called Flash site b) prove that Macromedia products are all you need when developing websites (by streamlining the process). So the whole package deal makes sense (including the web business strategies!?).
PeterNorf, come on man. No website is perfect (maybe Google is). In this business, anyone who gets B- gets my applause.
- HKO0
"but i think the current site is more aimed toward managers and decision makers and not developers or designer where as old site was aimed at them"
This is good for me because they are the ones who approve the software purchases =) I really don't care if it has the latest interface design or not. I usually just need to get to the content. Flash or not. Fast.
- ********0
the problem that Macro is facing that most managers think Flash as a intro screen and catchy thing to use (yes they still do).
they are trying to break out their mold of being trendy software maker to more enterprise system intergrator.
they are trying to utilize their sotware with intergration, which can be dangerous thing.
is the business world ready for using Flash as content / business application? no not at this moment. I would say about 3 years when .Net and other application over stream can be utilized fully.
the bandwidth issue still lingers as a problem. alot of ppl seem to have broadband but the file sizes seems to get bigger.
macromedia has been marked as one of the high scoring on their "Web Services" application in comparison to IBM, Sun, and others. But would your enterprise system development team trust Macro do your intergration? No way. they really need to brush on their image. And I think this web site is the first step.
The fine line is that Macro must relate to business managers and their enterprise system and the designer and developers who uses Flash as interface tool.
As a designer, i am turned off by the site but as a strategy consultant, i like where Macro is going. Next time when i have to use best practice or business case, i would use Macro and try to advocate it. I just hope that Macro would give me enough info and figures to justify why they should choose Macro as their IT implementation strategy.