Why Web Standards
Web standards are technologies, established by the W3C and other standards bodies, that are used to create and interpret web-based content. These technologies are designed to future-proof documents published on the Web and to make those documents accessible to as many as possible.
Benefits include:
- Simpler development and maintenance
- Compatibility with future web browsers
- Faster download and rendering of web pages
- Better accessibility
- Better search engine rankings
- Simpler adaptation: A semantically marked up document can be easily adapted to print and alternative browsing devices, like handheld computers and cellular phones.