Semantic Web… what does it mean?
As the Web gets more complex, it’s important that everyone play by the same rules – creating a website that’s accessible. That’s what the Internet was created for: unencumbered sharing of information.
As a business person, you may not care less about programming though you do care about the bottom-line. In its simplest terms, Semantics for the Web translates into a website design that is favored by search engines and accessible to all.
QUESTION: What does Semantics have to do with my Website?
ANSWER: Adhering to Web design standards means better search engine ranking – more folks will find your website.
Your website needs to written (both visible copy and programming) in a structurally pre-defined way (See W3C.org).
Let’s take the way-back machine and make believe you’re back in Mrs. Smith’s writing class. The principle of good writing is the same, but with the correct html markup:
- Start your pages with a heading (H1).
- Begin your sentences as a paragraph (P).
- Emphasize relevant parts using (STRONG).
- Always use (ALT) tags with your images.
- Use (H2, H3, H4) tags for subheadings.
- Use W3C.org FREE Validation Tools on all your Web pages. The World Wide Web Consortium is great place to find out if your website is up to snuff.
“Semantics, Shemantics, I don’t know (or care) a thing about programming.” – All you care about is whether your website brings business.
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