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Why is Soundsound sparingly used inon websites?

In an application like SkypeSkype for example, there is a thoughtful sound design that complimentscomplements the user experience - for example, when an user logs in/out. 

There are multiple examples of such interfaces, but quite a few that you can think on the websites that we come across regularly. We perform a lot of similar tasks in all these web services we use, like Logginglogging in/out, Alertsalerts/Notificationsnotifications, Expandingexpanding/Collapsingcollapsing a section to name a few. Question is - 

Why is there a neglect for sound design inon these websites? And is there a good reason for it?

EDIT: Looking at few community opinions, how about we think in terms of the website's responsive version - and related sound design? MakesIt makes more sense there, I believe. Since mobile web is tending to native apps more and more (debatable), sound design could be that extra step towards realizing it.

Why is Sound sparingly used in websites?

In an application like Skype for example, there is a thoughtful sound design that compliments the user experience - for example, when an user logs in/out. There are multiple examples of such interfaces, but quite a few that you can think on the websites that we come across regularly. We perform a lot of similar tasks in all these web services we use, like Logging in/out, Alerts/Notifications, Expanding/Collapsing section to name a few. Question is - Why is there a neglect for sound design in these websites? And is there a good reason for it?

EDIT: Looking at few community opinions, how about we think in terms of the website's responsive version - and related sound design? Makes more sense there, I believe. Since mobile web is tending to native apps more and more (debatable), sound design could be that extra step towards realizing it.

Why is sound sparingly used on websites?

In an application like Skype for example, there is a thoughtful sound design that complements the user experience - for example, when an user logs in/out. 

There are multiple examples of such interfaces, but quite a few that you can think on the websites that we come across regularly. We perform a lot of similar tasks in all these web services we use, like logging in/out, alerts/notifications, expanding/collapsing a section to name a few. 

Why is there a neglect for sound design on these websites? And is there a good reason for it?

Looking at few community opinions, how about we think in terms of the website's responsive version - and related sound design? It makes more sense there, I believe. Since mobile web is tending to native apps more and more (debatable), sound design could be that extra step towards realizing it.

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In an application like Skype for example, there is a thoughtful sound design that compliments the user experience - for example, when an user logs in/out. There are multiple examples of such interfaces, but quite a few that you can think on the websites that we come across regularly. We perform a lot of similar tasks in all these web services we use, like Logging in/out, Alerts/Notifications, Expanding/Collapsing section to name a few. Question is - Why is there a neglect for sound design in these websites? And is there a good reason for it?

EDIT: Looking at few community opinions, how about we think in terms of the website's responsive version - and related sound design? Makes more sense there, I believe. Since mobile web is tending to native apps more and more (debatable), sound design could be that extra step towards realizing it.

In an application like Skype for example, there is a thoughtful sound design that compliments the user experience - for example, when an user logs in/out. There are multiple examples of such interfaces, but quite a few that you can think on the websites that we come across regularly. We perform a lot of similar tasks in all these web services we use, like Logging in/out, Alerts/Notifications, Expanding/Collapsing section to name a few. Question is - Why is there a neglect for sound design in these websites? And is there a good reason for it?

In an application like Skype for example, there is a thoughtful sound design that compliments the user experience - for example, when an user logs in/out. There are multiple examples of such interfaces, but quite a few that you can think on the websites that we come across regularly. We perform a lot of similar tasks in all these web services we use, like Logging in/out, Alerts/Notifications, Expanding/Collapsing section to name a few. Question is - Why is there a neglect for sound design in these websites? And is there a good reason for it?

EDIT: Looking at few community opinions, how about we think in terms of the website's responsive version - and related sound design? Makes more sense there, I believe. Since mobile web is tending to native apps more and more (debatable), sound design could be that extra step towards realizing it.

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