Semantics Reviews

Everyone strives for meaning in this world of ours, so let them find it in your HTML. Using meaningful elements can improve both the accessibility of your content as well as your search rankings.

  1. (Issue No. 13) Making the Transition to HTML5

    Interested in HTML5, but not sure where to go after changing the DOCTYPE? Emily details how a reader-submitted site, Pelizzoli World, can start using HTML5 today to add structure and semantics.

  2. (Issue No. 6) A Legendary Misunderstanding

    Aaron unearths code consistency issues at American Express, and shows how we can use fieldset and legend more effectively in the markup of web forms.

  3. (Issue No. 2) Improving the Tweet Box

    Twitter.com’s redesign was much welcomed and rightly so. Aaron explores its most prominent feature: the tweet box, and looks at how it can be made more accessible with just a few minor adjustments.