standards based development
Not only should web developers ensure your website is free from tag-soup, but it should also conform to standards.
Web standards are developed and promoted through the World Wide Web Consortium W3C in collaboration with those working in the industry.
Ensuring your website conforms to standards enables the maximum benefits for you and your users.
benefits of standards
One of the most important reasons for using standards based code is that it lays the foundation for usability and accessibility.
Further benefits from using standards:
- faster download times
- cheaper site maintenance
- separation of content from styling, accessibility guideline.
- compatibility with future internet browsers
- better cross browser and platform consistency
- better user agent support e.g. printers, mobile phones & PDAs.
is my website standards compliant?
The W3C offers two free tests which enable you to determine if the structural and styling code of your website is compliant.
Validation of pages does not show whether a page is usable or accessible, these areas require testing by a website developer.
standards development, what's next?
If you found problems with your site using the free tests and would like a quote for updating your website, please call on 07717 496 116 or send an email with details of your website via the form on the contact page.
useful resources
- W3C World Wide Web Consortium
- Check your site for standards free online test for your website
- Check your Cascading Style Sheets free online test for CSS styling
