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What If JavaScript is Turned Off in Visitor's Browsers?
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, Wilson Internet Rocklin, CAMar 15, 2005 - 5:08:00 PM
In your book How to Develop a Landing Page that Closes the Sale you recommend creating links that use JavaScript to open up small windows. These windows would then relay new information related to the concern expressed by the link. But I've heard that a lot of people turn Javascript off on their browsers because it can be a security risk. Do you have any data on how many people turn off Javascript? Do you still recommend creating links in this manner?" -- David R Raasch, HomeBizHosting, Inc.
W3 Schools Browser Statistics (www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp) indicate that in January 2005, 89% of users had JavaScript turned on; 11% had it off. The script I use will load the pop-up window as a separate page if JavaScript isn't working. I do recommend employing JavaScript on webpages, but have back-up plans for those who have disabled it.
