Web Design Book - BBC News relaunches with Web Standards (almost)

The BBC news website has relaunched today, using Web Standards - the modern way of coding websites.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/

Well, it almost has.

The site design has been revamped and the coding is much better than it was, however they have still used some layout tables in the design, meaning it’s not totally standards compliant.

Also, they’ve opted for a bit of a div-heavy approach and haven’t used common techniques like using unordered lists (ULs) for navigation.

It’s certainly not perfect and there will be people who will no-doubt complain that the Beeb have done a half-hearted job.

However, this is a huge step forward and a big coup for the Web Standards movement.  It should also improve the accessibility of the site for people with disabilities.

Now, if only the email standards movement could get to the same stage!!!