Why should you care about valid code?

Well, first of all it is important because there are so many browsers as well as different platforms.

Imagine, one used with a MAC using Firefox or Safari, and another using a PC that has Internet Explorer or Opera, all of these have their own potential benefits as well as pitfalls.

There is also the expectation of usability and accessibility.

Usability is the ease of use of the site in general, you should be able to find what you are looking for in 2 clicks, 3 at the most.

Accessibility is having users be able to access your site no matter what they are using, and that includes but is not limited to the blind, deaf and people with disabilities (yes, they are part of your audience whether you know it or not!).

Valid code, that is validated with the W3, is your first step to making sure that your site's visitors, experience the site the way it was intended. There are too many cases of web sites looking one way in one browser, and completely different in another - that is not good.

For an article that explains this in more detail, please take a look for yourself ...
http://www.webdesign.org/web/html-and-css/articles/why-is-validation-important.16126.html

Web, Print - Designing for your Business

Well, it seems as though many people who are in business think they know what good design is and they intend to make it known to the rest of us when we visit their web site or get a business card.

Its true that in one persons eye something may not look right, and to another it looks perfectly fine.

Problem is, that one of those people who do not think it looks right could have been a potential client!

That is where it can cost you, in the clients that you have lost.

Now, the best course of action is not always just go out and hire a designer. Although I would personally love to help, and of course I would like to get new business, but more important than that, you should get your own information about what good and bad design is and how it works for you and not against you and your company.

First things first, know what is good and not good, and how to tell the difference too.

Our suggestion would be to go to a site and see what we are talking about for yourself, do not be fooled, this is serious!
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I know, the name is a little funny, but this is a real and very serious subject if you want to survive in this business against your competition.

Once you know what good and not good design is, then you can take another look at what you have, or what you want, and start a real, clean, well laid out plan that will make you and your company shine like no other.

If you have any questions, or need any help - Please, do not hesitate to ask.

Have a great day :)

StraightFocus

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Please, take a moment and check it out. Let us know your thoughts or suggestions.

You should know the address Straightfocus.com

Our goal is to help you and your business with the highest level of design for your corporate image. The value speaks for itself when you see the results.

Business is not easy, but can be worthwhile with the right partners. We expect to be that partner to help your business on the World Wide Web as well as your corporate identity and branding.

Thanks for reading today!

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