There are two words that I come across on the web that tend to draw the same internal response as a telemarketer phone call at supper time or spam email. The two words in question tend to be a distraction to me on a very personal level and often make me feel like I am wasting my time.
Skip Intro
This little notice shows up on sites that include flash and video elements when you access their opening page. It doesnt matter how many times you go to their page you must still endure the opening flash animation or search for that elusive skip into button.
Perhaps I shouldnt find this problematic. There are lots of wonderfully produced sites that include a dynamic opening that is both memorable and tastefully done. However, just like spam messages in my inbox, there are an equal number of these opening screens that are distracting and do nothing to endear me to these online businesses.
I suppose I am simply one among the many who simply want to get to the business of doing business without the formality of an over the top opening page designed to either impress me or the site owner.
On a positive note, these types of opening pages can be very well...