Designing With Web Standards

Web standards are a set of best practices for building websites.

Just like there are standards for building solid, long-lasting houses, there are standards for building websites so they are more stable and viable for the future.

A site built with web standards is a sound investment and will add value to a business, increasing its longevity and sustainability.

Standards-based sites are faster and more search engine friendly. They also are more scaleable, more accessible to those with disabilities and render more consistently across browsers. Read more

The Problem With Outdated Web Browsers

Have you ever come across a site on the Internet that didn’t quite look right? Perhaps there were random borders and line breaks, gaps, things not lining up, etc. The chances are you may be using an outdated web browser which doesn’t support current web technology.

What is a Web Browser?

A web browser is the software which you use to look at web pages. You are using a web browser right now to look at this page! There are lots of different web browsers, but the two most popular ones are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

All web browsers are free so it is important that you make sure you install the latest version. This will ensure you get the best experience whilst viewing the web. If you are using Internet Explorer 6, upgrade to version 7. Or even better, install Firefox. It’s fast, secure, reliable, and has the ability to add lots of useful plugins.

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