Why did we do this and why do we now ensure that all future websites we create will meet XHTML, CSS, and World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Standards?

It’s about “forward compatibility.” W3C standards were developed to enhance accessibility and promise long-term durability for documents published on the internet. For companies who want to reach the largest audience for the longest time possible, they should make sure their websites meet current W3C standards.

Benefits of valid XHTML & CSS

• Increased interoperability. XHTML pages can easily be viewed on wireless devices like PDA’s and cell phones
• Cleaner, more logical markup adding better integration in older existing systems
• Future transition to more advanced technology. Allows future XML technology to be easily integrated in to an existing site
• Greater accessibility, broadening your potential customer base. Pages will work with screen readers for the visually impaired
• Bandwith conservation. Pages are smaller than old HTML designs and will load much faster for slower internet connections
• Increased readability by search engines