| HTML
and other Internet related standards are evolving so fast, it's becoming
harder to keep up with the latest. You may want to validate your HTML pages
from time to time, just to make sure that you're not off the charts as
far as the latest HTML standards goes.
Yes
it's true that newer HTML standards are backward compatible with the older
versions for the most part; but since some tags are being depreciated in
favor of newer tags, it's a good idea to check your tags every now and
then. Using valid HTML will not only make sure that your pages will continue
to be portable, but it'll make it easier for those who develop HTML software
to write more reliable tools.
Another
reason to validate your web pages is to make sure that there aren't any
typos or other mistakes, especially if you write all or portions of the
HTML code manually. A single unnoticed mistake may prevent your page from
properly appearing on different browsers or getting a better rating in
search engines, for example. Some validation services will even check for
spelling mistakes and other improvements.
CAST
: Bobby
Bobby is a free service
of CAST that will analyze single web pages for their accessibility to people
with disabilities. Bobby will also examine a page's HTML to see if it is
compatible with various web browsers or HTML specifications.
Doctor
HTML
Web page analysis tool which
retrieves an HTML page and reports on any problems that it finds. The primary
focus of this tool is to provide a clear, easy-to-use report of information
that is relevant for improving your Web page.
HTML-Kit
HTML-Kit is a free and easy
to use Windows program designed to help HTML authors to edit, format, validate,
preview and publish web pages. Its HTML validating, auto-correcting and
beautifying features can be used by experts as well as new comers to HTML.
W3C
HTML Validation Service
World Wide Web Consortium's
easy-to-use HTML validation service based on an SGML parser. It checks
HTML documents for compliance with W3C HTML Recommendations and other HTML
standards.
WebSter's
Dictionary spell checker for WWW documents
This program provides a
forms-based gateway to a spell checker for WWW documents.
Weblint
Gateways
A Weblint gateway is an
HTML form which lets you type in a URL and have it checked by weblint.
Weblint is a syntax and minimal style checker for HTML: a Perl script which
picks fluff off html pages, much in the same way traditional lint picks
fluff off C programs. |
NOTE:
Some HTML validates can be very picky and strict. Look at the bigger picture
and problems first, you may not be able to avoid every little warning.
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