We all know technological progress happens at a really fast pace and the tools used for designing websites make no exception. Every single year terms like “fashionable” or “modern” are reinvented. Simple, plain HTML or a basic database content managed system are not enough and if you own a website you should consider upgrading the technologies you use. There are plenty of reasons for doing this.
Security Issues
With the increasing popularity of online payment systems, ensuring an appropriate level of security for every web page has become a vital issue. Security improvements could only be achieved by hiring someone who knows much about the various methods hackers usually use to get into servers and steal credit card details and other sensitive information. So make sure you work with the right people if you want to avoid ruining the reputation of your business.
Fixing Bugs
Every webmaster knows no system is perfect. Every fixed bug will generate others that were previously not identified. It would therefore be a good idea to have some testers look over every version of your web page before it goes live, just to make sure most of the bugs are corrected. It’s always easier to prevent than to cure.
Different Browsers, Different Requirements
Compatibility with the latest versions of the most popular browsers is also a must for every single website. Internet Explorer, for example, interprets HTML in a different way than Firefox, so programmers will need to take this into consideration when writing code. With every new browser version an upgrade to your website may be necessary.
Integrating the Latest Technologies
There are plenty of deprecated technologies that are not used anymore. As a concrete example, HTML4 has dominated the web design niche for about 10 years and was recently replaced with HTML5, which has brought plenty of improvements. So why not take advantage of everything it has to offer? This is only possible through a web page upgrade. Flash is no longer a useful tool, particularly since this is a web era dominated by SEO and website promotion. A ‘friendly website’ is no longer just about an intuitive user interface.
Last but not least, CSS3 will make your page more spectacular and is fairly easy to use as well. So if you want your page to be properly indexed in search engines, for example, it would be best to switch to these new powerful technologies.