What Do I Need To Know About Web Design?

INTRODUCTION

The Internet is a rapidly evolving and changing universe, and the technologies available for website designers are changing just as fast. Web browsers are getting more sophisticated and more and more people are opting to throw out their old modem for an in home high-speed connection. All this change has a profound effect on website design though.

BROWSERS

The web browser is the key your computer uses to unlock the web. Every website is designed with a language called HTML although even this is now changing. Your web browser interprets the HTML and other technologies in a web page and displays it on your screen in a readable format. In you want to see what lies beneath a website, click your right mouse button on any web page and choose “View Source” to see the HTML code.

COMPATIBILITY

Not all browsers interpret a web page the same way though. Usually the differences are subtle, but sometimes they are more serious. Some web browsers may NOT be able to display a particular page at all! Some people are still using browsers designed to display text only (No graphics).

Most people use either Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator as their web browser. As these browsers get more sophisticated, they can interpret and display more and more complex pages. When you design a website, you have to keep in mind that many people out there are NOT using the latest and greatest web browser out there. If you are using the latest and greatest web technologies like streaming video, people with older browsers may not be able to view your pages correctly. It pays to know your audience.

If you are sure the vast majority of your audience is using newer browsers, you can safely use the latest technologies to improve your site. If you are not sure, you must play it safe to maximize your audience.

ComputerHelp-USA has an excellence web design group and we will help you wade through the jungle of web technologies and help you figure out what you should and should not use. Give us a call.

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