Quote:3. Designing without CSS
As many people have transitioned to the use of CSS, many have also failed to make the shift; whether it be from lack of knowledge or laziness - there is still no reason not to make the move. CSS not only improves page loading speed, but ultimately saves precious time and better organizes a website.
I hate CSS!
But, you can do much more with CSS than you can with HTML/XHTML. So I am using it.
It is also more predictable and less sloppy, IMO.
Quote:7. Broken links
Sure there are times when this problem is unavoidable, but as a general rule of thumb, broken links are bad, very bad. Broken links drives people away from a website and is a very frowned upon mistake. There are many tools out there where you can scan your site for broken links -- use them.
What tools? Online tools? I can check for them in Dreamweaver, etc., but I can't edit Xcart in those editors, so I would need to use an online tool----I think.
Btw, good article, Mandy!
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Quote:10. Site is browser/resolution dependent
When a coder designs a website and it only works in a *specific* web browser or cannot be viewed effectively without a certain resolution, it just shows they don't give a damn. Sure some may not have taken thought to checking out their site in their non-favorite web browser, but I've seen websites TELLING me I should change my resolution to view their website. Screw their website!
The #1 sign of laziness is hiring a web designer. 8)