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Is this type of redirection possible?

by iBBnet
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I'm wondering if it's possible to create some kind of redirection that will do this:

- detect if client has flash capabilities on current browser/computer. If yes, redirect to flash version of site page; if no, redirect to regular html page.

Can this be done? javascript, php, etc.?
#redirection #type
  • Profile picture of the author HomeBizNizz
    A quick warning:
    Flash sites may be somewhat turnoff for the customers.
    I like to use a normal website in html anyday, just not a 100% flash site.
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  • Profile picture of the author BurgerBoy
    A flash site also offers very little - if any - SEO benefits.
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  • Profile picture of the author maxleadford
    If you're looking to make money with your site...
    For leads and conversions, you really want raw HTML. Flash is best used as a vehicle for embedded media.

    If cash is not the goal...
    Javascript is the way to go. But it's pretty safe to assume that your audience has Flash installed or will install it to see the content, if other things on your site display obvious value.


    Side note: You can check the HTTP_ACCEPT header variable sent by the client, but as far as I know IE is the only browser that actively lists shockwave/flash content as a mime-type. Instead of that, browsers like Chrome and Firefox usually just list */* as accepted.
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  • Profile picture of the author iBBnet
    I appreciate the input everyone. Thanks!
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