WHAT'S HTML5, AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

If you are planning to contract the services of a professional web design and development company for a new site, you probably would want to use the latest technologies available today. Now, that's all fine and dandy. But before you think of using HMTL 5, then there are some things you definitely need to know first. Most webmasters are hyped up with the introduction of HTML5, a lot have been excited. But here are some real reasons why its not wise to ask your web design and development company to jump in the HMTL5 bandwagon just yet.

Not Supported by All Browsers

Some of the new browsers such as Opera, new Firefox version and Google Chrome supports HMTL5, but other browsers do not. This means when to want to use new tags, you need to take into consideration that it should be styled with backwards compatibility. It also requires complex coding to make sure all browsers will support.

No Significant Difference

One a site is coded using HTML5, you will soon find out everything looks exactly the same. However, it has become popular among webmasters because of the featured ease in headers, boxes with rounded corners and footers.

Mobile Browsing Restrictions

When it comes to mobile browsing, HTML5 has a long way to go and will still have to wait for all browsers to fully support it.

While its true that new technologies arise every day and we need to constantly keep up with the pace, you also need to practice an ounce of caution and refrain from plunging head first. If you want to have your site done in HTML5, make sure you fully discuss the details, issues and concerns with your web design and development provider. Otherwise, you run the risk of running your investment down the drain.