Is there way for force a browser to load swf files before other elements in the page.

Question

Hi there,

Is there way to get the browser to always load any swf files before everything else on a page (exept the external css and swfobject.js). Using Firebug's Net statistics I can see the swf files generally load last.

We have all our external js files inserted at the bottom of the page to help loading times.

If this is a little vague then I'm more than happy to answer any questions.

Many thanks

Answer 1

I believe it's up to the browser to load what it feels is necessary and in what order.

You've taken the first step; that is moving content to the bottom to load at a later point, however the saving wouldn't be detrimental.

Try using something like HTTP compression (gzip or mod_deflate for example), to increase the speed in which the user receives data to reduce the overall load time, as opposed to trying to load certain elements.