Mechphisto
12-04-2008, 03:00 PM
To W3C icon or not to icon?
So I'm curious, what's the general thought on putting those little W3C badges showing validated (X)HTML or CSS code on a site?
Does it really serve any purpose aside from vainglory? Are they considered tacky and pointless? Or are they considered acceptable to show for a job well done?
To be honest, I don't really recall ever seeing them on an actual site.
Thoughts?
Steve_Arm
12-04-2008, 03:06 PM
No point. Only a developer might see it and click it just for fun.
At least that's what I do when I see it.
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Steve-Hostirian
12-04-2008, 03:14 PM
I've actually begun to see them more often. I don't view them as tacky and can appreciate possibly some marketing value - more positive than negative.
Swelly
12-05-2008, 08:56 AM
Unless you create one that matches the site and goes will with the footer. I think they are clutter and clash.
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RockstarComm
12-05-2008, 09:23 AM
You can just as easily create a small link to each validating source over opting to place a button for each on your website.
Honestly, I see no true value in them. I validate the coding before a website goes live, I don't really need a button to verify the coding is validated.
Given unless it was an SSL or Authenticated button that has some bearing on business, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Mike - Limestone
12-05-2008, 04:34 PM
I definitely think it's clutter, unless it happens to match the web site design.
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BannersLab
12-06-2008, 09:21 AM
It makes sense only for web designer's home website... Something like reminder: "We take care about valid code"...
D-Collateral
12-06-2008, 09:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BannersLab
It makes sense only for web designer's home website... Something like reminder: "We take care about valid code"...
Exactly what I was about to say. If you are a web developer/designer, that link could give you a couple more customers
But it can bite the other way. You will have to spend a lot of time getting it right, or people could be deterred by the errors.
