[Jack]

Well,

There is really no "correct" answer to your question. It is true that iframes are not as widely supported by different web browsers, and are more likely to be displayed differently in different browsers, this being the reason why some hate them with passion. Yet, if you test your site is a few major browsers and they appear to display fine, then I see no problem.

When used correctly, an iframe can add an extreme amount of functionality to a website that would be hard to achieve through other means. That being said, often I see iframes abused. Personally, I rarely use iframes, however a few weeks ago I was working on a project, and using iframes made the site much more fluid and user friendly. I’m sorry but I really don’t have an example of a good looking iframe vs a bad one.

In the end, it all comes down to what you think looks best. Try a site with them, then without and see what the pros and cons of each are.

Lastly, I should mention that often search engines do not handle frames well at all, and therefore if it is important that the content inside the iframe is spidered, that factor may influence your decision against them.

Sorry I’ve rambled a lot, but I hope this helps you somewhat.

Jack