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Ar t i c l e s : Semant i c s , HTML, XHTML , an d S t ruc tu r e
Introduct ion
Good HTML structure is based on logic, order, and using semantically correct markup. If you have a heading use the
heading element, beginning with the H1 element. If you have a paragraph, use a paragraph element. If you have a
list, use a list item element. If you’re quoting a few lines, use a blockquote element. Those elements provide meaning
to the content, making them semantically correct, in addition to being solid HTML structure.
Once your HTML structure is in place with the appropriate markup, add CSS for visual presentation. Start with good
HTML structure and then add the CSS, preferably with an external style sheet, for the visual presentation that you
have in mind.
The information below is meant as a jumping off point, written for clients and others who want to know at least
enough to understand what’s going on within their pages and how to…