Iframes and Javascript 1

[jammer1221]

Hey all,

I have been developing a site and while still structuring the basic framework I decided to use iframes to display content and javascript to make the layout look exactly how I wanted it to. As I've continued to develop the site I've toyed with the thought of just leaving the javascript and iframes in there. The javascript could (and should) be replaced with CSS and the iframes should be taken out and replaced with the actual html pages. But, I was wondering if you guys can shed some light on why the previously mentioned techniques are not used all that often or why they are frowned upon (if they even are)?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[BabyJeffy]

Here are the top 3 reasons I don't bother with this approach (which was popular last century, but as you say, is no longer used widely):

- Can't bookmark content properly
- Can't maintain navigation "state" when using the browser back button
- Heavy javascript blows SEO opportunities

Cheers,
Jeff

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[jammer1221]

Hey Jeff,

Sorry for the long delay, but, thanks for the reply! ...very helpful

Matt

 

[markros]

I found some problem that may be related to IFrames, I'm not sure.

I'm using required field validators and I'd like to display the required field validators messages when page starts.

Using JavaScript and changing validators display to block works fine for regular controls but doesn't display messages for the UserControls.

Do you know if there is a solution for the problem?

Thanks in advance.

 

[markros]

Sorry, turned out to be my own problem.