Use Web Standards
By Intense Media Sdn Bhd
Web Standards
Creating Web sites by using web standards is the best practice to get more accessibility , usability and compatibility .
Languages often used as web standards are CSS ( Cascading Style Sheet) or XHTML....
What a surprise to see websites totally irrealistic in terms of accessibility.
Internet is all about being seen , found and read.
Plugins used inefficiently or without purpose can have a reversed effect than what was initially planned or wanted.
Web Developers should reconsider using Flash for example in certain situations and focus their minds on simplicity.
I will never say : "don't use Flash" but I will advise : " Use Flash for good and specific purposes".
This advice is also good for other type of plugins.
Using Web Standards will not only improve accessibility to users but also to search engines.
Robots and crawlers will also read your web site contents in order to index your pages in their database.
Web Standards are another way to improve SEO ( Search Engine Optimization) on your web sites.
Web Standards , wisely used can give amazing design effects and a consistent layout by using CSS.
The result is clean and professional.
The development process may be a little bit longer for those who are not familiar with Web Standards but the final result and clients' satisfaction will be your reward.
Web Standards is an amazing butterfly effect.
Frederic Bergugnat , web developer.
My Web Standards rules :
1-Clean HTML code , be sure to take off any unwanted code or characters , clean white spaces.
2-Use CSS : Use an external CSS File , attach CSS File as link to your HTML Document will allow you to change and complete style easily.
3-Make your choice :
Use classic tables if you feel more comfortable working this way.
Use DIV with CSS positioning rules will allow you to create very clean and precise layout.Give it a try.(A lot of tutorials online can be found).
4-Plan your navigation , provide users an easy,logic and readable menu.
5-By using CSS you will create consistent layout.
6-Use conventional fonts,avoid fancy fonts.(eg:arial,time new romans ...)
7-use a consequent text size and readable text color.
8-avoid dark background and white color text.
9-choose your links color strategically in order to allow users to spot it easily.
10-Test your web site in different Browsers/Navigators , you will be surprised by the difference , especially with CSS Positioning , width and height.
(the rebell is often IE..)
11-Try Web Standards :-).
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