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How to Optimize a Web Page for Different Browsers

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Many Internet users still surf the Net with older browsers that newer HTML tags may not work with. Here's how to make sure your page is viewable on most, if not all, browsers.

From Quick Guide: Use Browsers
Difficulty: Moderate
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Things You'll Need:

  • Internet Access
  • Computers
  • America Online
  • Internet Explorer
  • Netscape Navigator
  • Netscape Navigator
  • Internet Explorer
  1. Step 1

    Visit the World Wide Web Consortium's HTML Validation Service Web page. This free service, provided by the developers of HTML standards, will check your page for HTML compliance.

  2. Step 2

    Use ALT tags in your Web page. ALT tags place text where images would normally be for text-based browsers, such as Lynx.

  3. Step 3

    Include text for browsers that do not support frames by using the NOFRAMES tag. Insert the text between the tags so viewers who do not see frames will see text.

  4. Step 4

    Download Browserola, a shareware program that allows you to see what your Web page will look like in several different browsers.

  5. Step 5

    Designers for AOL Web pages can visit the AOL Guide for Webmasters site for information and tips.

Tips & Warnings
  • When using animations, JavaScript or other multimedia objects on a Web page, always include the ALT tag so older browsers see a link or text describing the object.
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apalmer said

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on 2/4/2009 Thank you!!!! I create websites and usually can only check in one or two web browsers. This is a great help! 5*

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