AUD - Audio Enhancement Lesson

 

Audio Enhancement Lesson

The Advantages of Audio on the Web

In the previous module, you were instructed on how animation and video can be used to provide information and promote a message. The inclusion of those options can attract users to act by purchasing a featured item and/or service or assist individuals as they obtain essential information. Likewise, audio features can be used to make a website come alive.  The image below reflects several benefits of audio enhancements.

 

Advantages of Audio Image --Alerts --Accessibility Assistance --Establishes a Mood --Personalizes the User's Experience --Provides Feedback

 

While these are great enhancements to inform, assist, entice, connect, and customize, it is important to take into consideration the make-up of your target audience when determining which options to use. You should contemplate how some audio enhancements might be a distraction or cause issues for an individual to access information.

 

Considerations for sound of the Web

As you plan for the construction of the website, ask yourself the following questions. If you have established a team for your web project, ask for their input in order to acquire different views.

Sound Considerations Image --Will the target audience e able to control the audio option in order to turn it off and on as desired? --How will the audio enhancement impact the individual's ability to access information? Will it impact load time? --Which sound will promote the message vest? Background music, video, alert prompts, etc. --Does the audio enhancement bolster the message? --Is the audio format accessible for most browsers?

 

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