Javascript effects and content
You see them popping everywhere on your favorite websites. These cool effects that seemed to be possible only in flash websites. Javascript and ajax effects are getting more and more popular, and this popularity is built around two names : script.aculo.us and moo.fx.
Those two are javascript effects librairies allowing you to insert pretty cool visual effects in your website. Script.aculo.us is probably the most used actually. We tried it a month ago when we updated the homes listings. Using it, we were able to display the google maps and big pictures without reloading the page, and without having to download them before the user clicks. Only problem was that the librairy’s weight (50Ko) caused our pages to load much slower.
That’s when Moo.fx comes in handy. This librairy contains all the effects that we need and weights only 3Ko. No wonder their quote is “Moo.fx - size does matter”. How do they describe it?
“moo.fx is a superlightweight, ultratiny, megasmall javascript effects library”. Wow!
Why are we using it so much on the new homepage?
Because it is so pretty!!!
Oh, and also because it allows us to include a maximum amount of relevant text into a minimum amount of space. This is great for SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
It also allows us to include content like the “Why sell with BTO” box. This content is very relevant for first-time users, but less relevant for recurring visitors who already know the answer to this question. This way we can answer one’s questions without complicating the other’s interface.
For more infos and demos on script.aculo.us and moo.fx, visit their official websites.