Which is best for creatring expandable menu?

sonay2525 · 09-30-2008, 02:25 AM

Hi,
I'm creating a website and would like to have a horizontal expandable (drop down) menu list. After doing a lot of search and reading, I found the the following methods:
1. CSS - pseudo-class (:hover)
2. Javascript - by using "onmouseover" or "onclick" detectors & Definition Lists (<dl>, <dt> and <dd>)
3. Flash - by creating a flash movie/button and inserting it

When I create the menu with flash or javascript and try to view it in the browser (usually IE), my browser Popup blocker blocks some parts of the website and says:
"Did you notice the Information Bar? The information bar alerts you when Internet Explorer blocks a pop-up window or file download that might not be safe...."
But the thing is, when I go to another website that does have flash or javascript, I don't get this message.

QUESTIONS:
1. Is there anyway I can prevent the popup blocker blocking my webpage?
2. And which method is recommended for creating an expandable menu?

I would really appreciate if anyone could help me out on this.

Thank you.
Sonya

davncong · 09-30-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonay2525

Hi,
When I create the menu with flash or javascript and try to view it in the browser (usually IE), my browser Popup blocker blocks some parts of the website and says:
"Did you notice the Information Bar? The information bar alerts you when Internet Explorer blocks a pop-up window or file download that might not be safe...."

If you use a flash menu you will only get this message when you preview your page (because its a local file.) Users accessing the page from the internet should not get the error message. I use a flash menu on my page and get the same warning, until I actually post the page and flash file.

rarepearldesign · 10-07-2008, 03:11 PM

CSS/Javascript based menu...hands down. I don't like flash except to add extra value that could still be obtained from the site without it. That way visitors without flash get just as much out info out of the site, but flash users get just a little more flare.

zkiller · 10-29-2008, 01:08 PM

I'd also take the CSS/Javascript route. Loads the fasted too.

cmjvulavala · 11-04-2008, 09:38 PM

Take a look at CSS Play
I've used that site loads in the past to give me some ideas or the odd bit of code for a menu. All i can say is that it is the work of someone who seems to be VERY good with CSS.

constanthosting · 11-11-2008, 10:57 PM

I use online script generators like http://izzymenu.com/ and http://cssmenumaker.com/ which make drop down menus like you are referring too.

I hope this helps :-)

jnjc · 11-11-2008, 11:18 PM

Go CSS or Javascript, flash is overkill for a menu.

09-30-2008, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
sonay2525 New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Which is best for creatring expandable menu? Hi, I'm creating a website and would like to have a horizontal expandable (drop down) menu list. After doing a lot of search and reading, I found the the following methods: 1. CSS - pseudo-class (:hover) 2. Javascript - by using "onmouseover" or "onclick" detectors & Definition Lists (<dl>, <dt> and <dd>) 3. Flash - by creating a flash movie/button and inserting it When I create the menu with flash or javascript and try to view it in the browser (usually IE), my browser Popup blocker blocks some parts of the website and says: "Did you notice the Information Bar? The information bar alerts you when Internet Explorer blocks a pop-up window or file download that might not be safe...." But the thing is, when I go to another website that does have flash or javascript, I don't get this message. QUESTIONS: 1. Is there anyway I can prevent the popup blocker blocking my webpage? 2. And which method is recommended for creating an expandable menu? I would really appreciate if anyone could help me out on this. Thank you. Sonya

10-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
rarepearldesign Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 56	CSS/Javascript based menu...hands down. I don't like flash except to add extra value that could still be obtained from the site without it. That way visitors without flash get just as much out info out of the site, but flash users get just a little more flare. __________________ Rare Pearl Design - Web Design, Custom Programming, SEO, Marketing, and Hosting

10-29-2008, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
zkiller Super Noob Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: position:relative Posts: 1,562	I'd also take the CSS/Javascript route. Loads the fasted too. __________________ Stefan, the Post Master Track Devil - May the boost be with you!

11-11-2008, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
constanthosting Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 28	I use online script generators like http://izzymenu.com/ and http://cssmenumaker.com/ which make drop down menus like you are referring too. I hope this helps :-) __________________ http://constant-vps.com

11-11-2008, 11:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
jnjc Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 365	Go CSS or Javascript, flash is overkill for a menu. __________________ www.solasit.com.au Website Design and Development Melbourne, Australia

11-04-2008, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
cmjvulavala Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 30	Take a look at CSS Play I've used that site loads in the past to give me some ideas or the odd bit of code for a menu. All i can say is that it is the work of someone who seems to be VERY good with CSS.

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