Interactivity can transform a dull static website into a dynamic tool that not only delights users but conveys information more effectively. In this post, we’ll walk through five different coding techniques that can be easily implemented on any website to provide a richer user experience. The techniques will allow you to better display difficult content, help users find information more effectively and provide meaningful UI cues without overwhelming the user. On-page text search Drag controls for oversized content Subtle hover effects Comment count bars Full-page slider [Offtopic: by the way, did you already get your copy of the Smashing Book?] 1. On-Page Text Search

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