A new updated version of Adobe Flash Player has been released by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This edition is now at the disposal of two main search engines on the web- Google and Yahoo! Google is already using it while Yahoo! specialists are still working on its implementation.

The new function available in this new version of Player consists in indexing dynamic content of swf-objects. This will be achieved by the bot acting like a virtual visitor clicking on buttons and links etc which will download dynamic content of Flash (and Flex) sites invisible to bots before.

So, rather good news, I should say. Google has been able to index Flash to some extend before and now this ability has been substantially enhanced. Flash-skeptics can leave their worries aside and let web masters create RIA with their stunning looks.

From now on you can enjoy the benefits of Flashmint’s Flash templates without worrying how SE-friendly they are. They are Google-friendly and will soon be Yahoo!-friendly. So, this is a new milestone in further making Flash a common sight on the web.

Web design is very close to art, if not one of the visual arts itself. No one will either dispute or doubt that no web design is possible without creativity, like any other design. The appearance of the site and the way it looks like is usually determined by a designer’s artistic vision. It’s true that while surfing the net you won’t like all the sites you see. One of the main reasons why the web site can be rather unsuccessful is the exceeded number of things that designers tend to include in them. So, the question is – where’s the finish line to stop working on your website design?

1. The main thing that can be really helpful is your own personal feeling, intuition, instinct, the sixth sense, call it whatever you want. It’s your internal voice that tells you to stop creating because one more element and the page will be cluttered. However, not all designers have it and there are many who always think that the work is never finished (frankly speaking, I belong to those unlucky ones). Sometimes designers are induced to stop even earlier than they want, when the clients tell them to.

2. Step away from your work for a little while. Start doing something else and the next day have a look at it. If the piece you are working on still feels ok, probably it is really ok and there’s no need to include anything else in it. However, sometimes reviewing the web design work after a break can refresh your mind and bring in some cool ideas.

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Today I want to share a funny thing with you, some of you might be amused, some - indignant, and others will fall to thinking. As for us, we were still entertained. But I won’t tease you anymore. Let’s stick to the point.

During last week there were a lot of questions from our customers if just-launched Flashmint.net is our project? Some of them even congratulated with a new start-up. And here is an official statement - we bear no relation to flashmint.net or its products. And we are not responsible for its templates quality, support or orders verification process.

But we could not just stay at this point, leave it as is and continue misleading our customers. We contacted flashmint.net owner several times and of course there was no answer. Then we looked up at Whois Search Tool. It showed that this domain name was registered on April 7, 2008 by Panama company Jetimpex Inc.

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Warez trading, aka non-commercial hobby of collecting and trading copyrighted works, has been determined as a major cause of online piracy. Due to growing popularity, Flashmint could not escape this phenomenon either. So called warez distributors and collectors go on uploading on the Net weird files named “Flashmint warez”, “Flashmint torrents”, “Flashmint serial”, “Flashmint keygen”, “Flashmint crack” etc.

But this post is not about their unethical deeds but about Problems You Will Encounter if collect, distribute or download Flashmint templates illegally.

• Be aware that 99% of Flashmint files at warez portals or torrents websites contain bugs and viruses which do not only let you use the downloaded template, but can damage your soft, hardware or any possible files. It will cost you much more expensive to restore your computer and software than buy a web template directly from Flashmint.com for $60-$90.
• Most of warez websites require registration before letting you download so called “Flashmint templates”. As a matter, the only thing they need is your e-mail address. Guess what for? Yes, be ready to receive thousands of spam e-mails a day!
• All web templates at Flashmint are digitally protected. It means that unique digital code embedded into each web template lets Flashmint owners monitor how products are sold and used. The aim is to prevent illegal templates usage and protect customers’ rights.
• It doesn’t matter whether you collect, distribute or just download Flashmint cracked files, it is illegal and strongly prohibited by Flashmint Intellectual Property Policy, it means you are violating international copyright law and making yourself open to criminal prosecution.
• By downloading and using so called “flashmint warez”, “flashmint torrents”, “flashmint serial”, “flashmint keygen”, “flashmint crack”, etc. you financially support organized crime. Remember – the piracy hurt those who pirate. Sooner or later you’ll become the victim of the very organized crime yourself.

What Benefits You Get If Buy Templates at Flashmint?

• The first and foremost is that you get quality and affordable website or flash templates directly from producer. It means you protect yourself from any possible troubles and misunderstandings in future. Why not care about your protection?
• If you encounter any problems with a web template installation, making changes or others, Flashmint Support will be at your help to solve your problem at the shortest time. But keep in mind, before applying to support read FAQ, unless you find a solution after that, feel free to submit a ticket.
• Your private information such as name or e-mail address will never be disclosed to third party as it’s claimed in Flashmint Terms of Use. Also we do not have access to your payment details because all payments are hold at PayPal.com and 2co.com.
• You order will be worked up from several minutes to a couple of hours. Agree, it’s not very long to wait for really quality product?

To conclude, everyone chooses his own way, but before - think over about the grave consequences you will have if use Flashmint templates illegally.

Here it is - FlashMint official blog! It is going to be useful, advisory, sometimes fun and entertaining. Here you’ll find out fresh news to keep informed about latest trends and releases, some do’s and dont’s to make you well grounded in flash and web templates area, and reviews to know unbiased opinions.