Why HTML5 is on The Rise?

The dynamism of web technologies makes them hard to get mapped. However, some web technologies last for long and are not subject to abrupt fluctuations. Despite of the emergence of CCS₃ or @front-face, the web designers’ excitement about the wonders of HTML5 is hard to contain. Interestingly, the new markup language has been accepted by the leading web browsers such as Opera, Chrome, Firefox and Safari as well; such acceptance has motivated many to undertake flash conversion to html5. Thanks to some of the brilliant developers, the web society got the long-awaited update to HTML4. Many digital agencies, developers and designers are creating beguiling websites with the magic of the latest version of markup language.

In addition, many developers are waiting with bated breath for the release of the latest recommendation on HTML5 specs in 2016.  Listed below are reasons that describe the surging popularity of the latest markup language.

• Geolocation made possible

Determining the current location through a website or any other project (using HTML5) has become a cakewalk. The new markup language’s geolocation feature helps a user get a localized working experience on a website or an app.  

•  Video embedment

Prior to the latest version of markup language, the fusty Flash was used to incorporate videos in a website. However, the newest version of the markup language helps the web developers and designers not only embed video, but also arrange its size freely without compromising on quality.   

•  360° view

A 360° view is possible on the elements present on a website or any project that uses HTML5. Just a little knowhow of JavaScript is required to incorporate an absolute 360° view on a website designed using the newest addition in the markup language family.

Such and many other features of the new-fangled hypertext mark-up language press the need to carry out html 5 conversion. Most website owners are jumping on the bandwagon to do flash conversion to html5.
Source: http://www.stercodigitex.com/blog

Who Is A Future-Proof Web Designer?

Conceiving an idea for future-friendly web has been the Holy Grail for most of the web designing companies. Presently, we have a slew of devices (mobiles, tablets, desktops, laptops, Smartphone, and the like) for accessing web. High-speed technological changes characterize the dynamism of the web, and every digital agency in India must steel itself for embracing such a change.

It is a challenging task for a web creator to anticipate what is in store. The idea of what the web landscape would look like has never been cut-and-dried; thus, web designers can only be future friendly. Read on discover.

Be flexible to change

The first step toward being a futuristic web designer demands to embrace unpredictability. With a consistent rise in the number of devices, which can access web; the world has shrunken, making the web ubiquitous. The web designers must dispel the misconception of change being a temporary phenomenon. Such changes compel the designers to rethink their content strategy, web layout and several other factors.

Relevance matters

Ascend of relevance in web has been conspicuous. If researches are to go by, an average web user has to drink from hose close to 34 GB content on a daily basis. At the moment, each web user works to avoid being overwhelmed by such gargantuan chunks of content. Tools such as Instapaper, Twitter, Flip board, Safari Reader, etc. help web users stave off filler content and pestering advertisement. Therefore, the web creator must spare no efforts to design content as well as web layouts for building a worthwhile experience for visitors. The designers should ensure that only relevant content finds a place on their website(s).

Having focus matters

Sadly, for lackadaisical web creators it has been a nerve-wracking task to keep up with the decrease in attention span of the netizens. The key is to focus on establishing flexile content strategies. An easier content will always help the reader get bind to the website. Create content that is not difficult to understand.   

    

Only consistent working helps in making web designers remain future-proof. Be it corporate website design or custom website design, each of these should be in line with the latest web trends du jour.