Why Validation Matters
Author of this post: Jen Huls | About Blog Authors »
I don’t mean personal validation, though to many that’s important too. What I’m referring to is validating your web sites’. Besides having the personal satisfaction of writing well-formed code, it also offers the end-user some benefits.
Benefits of Validation
• A valid web site loads faster because the browser doesn’t have to correct errors.
• A valid web site offers accessibility to disabled visitors.
• A valid web site is cross-browser compatible.
• Finally, a valid web site is better for search engine optimization.
Clients are getting the message about search engine optimization and because clients are learning about SEO they may ask that a web site validate. Even though they may not know what it entails they do know the benefits and as a web designer you should be able to say, “Yes, I can create a valid web site.”
