Michael,
Thanks for the code. One problem I have though is your instructions to the user.
The instructions are WAAY to long for a simple state selection box.
How about reducing it to just the following:
If the user doesn't have cookies enabled (the other 5% of users) the second time the state selection screen comes up, and every screen after that, add the following note:
Also - people aren't used to being 'auto-directed' to content (but it is very useful!). Whenever you do something tricky make sure you allow for a way out for those who get freaked out and confused (they always do).
For example, add a prominent note at the top of the page:
- tim
---Thanks for the code. One problem I have though is your instructions to the user.
The instructions are WAAY to long for a simple state selection box.
How about reducing it to just the following:
Please select your state.If the user has cookies enabled then they never have to know/think about it ever again (95% of users).
If the user doesn't have cookies enabled (the other 5% of users) the second time the state selection screen comes up, and every screen after that, add the following note:
Please select your state again (to save your selection you have to enable cookies. For information on how to enable cookies click here)I think that is a lot less complex and a lot more people will understand what's going on instead of getting frustrated. Telling them how the engine works doesn't help them drive the car, if you know what i mean. :)
Also - people aren't used to being 'auto-directed' to content (but it is very useful!). Whenever you do something tricky make sure you allow for a way out for those who get freaked out and confused (they always do).
For example, add a prominent note at the top of the page:
Not looking for Georgia? Click here for other states. Don't want to be sent to the Georgia pages automatically? Click here to disable automatic state selection.Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing the code :)
- tim
From: "Michael @Four Eyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Please select your state from the pull down below and click the "go" = button. If your computer's security settings allow cookies, your state = will be set to a cookie and you will not be presented with this option = again, you will be directed to contenct in this section appropriate to = your state.<br /> <br /><br /> If your computer's security settings do not allow cookies, then this = option will be presented to you at various points in the web site to = help direct you to the appropriate content for your state.<br>
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