Frames are dead - long live frames.
It’s widely accepted using frames is no longer a good idea. There are a number of reasons, the main ones being search engine readiness and accessibility.
Frames have often been used as a method to use a single common navigation section throughout the site by authors who cannot use server side technology (for example PHP or even SSI.)
Side note:
I’m new to Wordpress and I can’t find much information on what CSS is supported for the web log entries. I took a quick look at Wordpress’s Custom CSS theme - but from what I can gather I get this all for free by adjusting my K2 theme. Or am I missing something?
So, does this mean there is once again a use for inline frames?
end side note
From a design point of view it can be nice to have an inline frame effect where ‘taster content’ can be viewed, but extra scroll bars are needed so that you don’t take up too much of the main area. An example here (The frame is liquid (i.e. expands to fit the browser window) when included in a non-fixed layout) :
There’s also ‘Frames without Frames‘ for an entire liquid layout with a scrolled section. This uses scripted width expression for IE6. I’ve used this in my PHP section.
It’s also possible to have fixed sections of the page to produce a frame-like layout - See CSSPlay’s Holy Grill.
written by mat
