I have recently been committed HTML and XHTML valid coding in my e-commerce development work. I believe creating valid code is important regardless of how much a search engine can reward it, however, a good search engine position remains at the top of many clients wish lists. Rewarding valid and accessible design with improved search engine positions would be one of the best ways to motivate clients, designers and developers to create code that follows web standards and best practices.
So do the most popular Search Engines reward valid design? If so is there any proof or statements issued by search engines to confirm this? If not will they be rewarding in the very near future? (as I believe they should). Regards, Gareth ************************************* Gareth Houston http://www.ecommerce-designers.co.uk ************************************* ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
