HTML5 Made Website Design Fun Again

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HTML has long been one of the most commonly used programming languages for website designers and developers. While HTML has been good for creating the framework of a website, it began showing its age because designers and developers had to start using other programs and programming languages to create modern website designs. That changed with HTML5. HTML5 has many new features and benefits that website designers are happy about. HTML5 has truly made website design fun again.

Media Integration

Media integration was becoming a major issue with the former version of HTML. It was cumbersome to add movies and games into websites for various reasons. Not only that, but the media was difficult for mobile browsers to use. This is because many websites use Flash for videos, but there aren’t that many smartphones that support Flash.

HTML5 has made it much easier to add videos into websites, and it also has many of the features that were once exclusive to Flash. You can create animations and games with HTML5, and many developers are saying that it’s much easier to create these with HTML5. Mobile browsers can also run HTML5 without any issues, and it requires less memory than a Flash file.

Rendering Graphics

The previous version of HTML hardly had any features for handling graphics. You could add an image to a website, but that’s about it. HTML5 now allows developers to create and render graphics in real time. You don’t need to use any third-party software for this like you would have to in the past. This makes it much easier for designers to get really creative when making a website.

Location Features

Mobile devices use location features all the time. There are many apps that need to know where you are, or you might be able to access new features if the device knows your location. While developers could use this feature before, it required lengthy and awkward coding.

HTML5 enables developers to use the same location features, but it’s much easier to create. Not only that, but HTML5 requires less memory. This means that a smartphone can easily use location features without slowing down.

Editable Content

This is great for educational and entertainment websites. Making editable text was a real pain in the past. You had to use an awkward combination of Flash and JavaScript to make the website’s text editable, and this feature would often stall or not work correctly.

HTML5 allows developers to make editable text with just a few simple lines of code. It’s much easier to implement, and it definitely works better.

Advanced Forms

Forms are becoming increasingly important for websites. While developers still need to use some PHP to add the form’s information to a database, HTML5 is allowing developers to create more advanced forms. Developers can now add placeholders and titles without the use of JavaScript.

Placeholders look professional, but they were a little difficult to use. This is no longer a problem, and designers can make great forms that will make any website look great.

Conclusion

HTML5 has some exciting features, and it has changed the way that developers and designers create websites. Instead of relying on JavaScript, Flash and other third-party sources, websites can now have professional designs with just HTML5. This is much easier for developers to use, and it also allows developers to have fun and be creative.

This article was contributed by 360 Online Marketing, a Boulder Web Design company offering web development and marketing services in Colorado.

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49 Comments

1. 

   vishvast

   April 20, 2013 at 6:29 am

   hello
   great examples here.HTML5 specs are direct responses to how we use the web in the real world,which is what makes them so effective. Thanks for sharing this.
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   bela

   January 19, 2013 at 11:45 am

   Great examples here.HTML5 specs are direct responses to how we use the web in the real world,which is what makes them so effective. Thanks for sharing this.

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   Nadia Barbara

   January 11, 2013 at 10:40 am

   HTML 5 gives developers and website designers more flexibility while also enabling websites to be more interactive, powerful and efficient. One good thing about HTML5 is that it is simpler than previous HTML standards, hence giving rise to a cleaner code.
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   Brian

   January 3, 2013 at 7:14 am

   Great examples here. I think Mitz has really captured the mood here. Surely I will be using overall HTML5 programming for my new website. Thanks for sharing

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   Mei Mayore

   December 27, 2012 at 8:30 am

   Thank you so much for sharing these information Mitz. I am new to blogging and I am not that much acquainted to html. This is a very comprehensive post.
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   vishvast

   December 15, 2012 at 9:37 am

   i love HTML 5, with all the torture I’ve been through with all the other web-designing tools you’ll definitely know what I’m taking about.
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   Faiz

   December 14, 2012 at 4:32 pm

   HTML5 is the future, buy my words!! Zuckerberg realised it early but somehow ended up all messy during the implementation. Well, these hiccups happen when moving forward from one technology to another newer one, nothing to worry about really.

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   Stacey

   December 14, 2012 at 11:08 am

   Being in the web-design industry for so long, I’m thank for HTML 5. Sure made things a lot easier for me.

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   Joe Preston

   December 14, 2012 at 9:55 am

   Thanks for sharing such a great Post Mitz. I recently bought Mark Pilgrim’s book HTML5 that really helped me to understand the new goodies that HTML5 introduced for web forms. Of course, HTML5 keeps you away from a lot of java scripting and hacking time. It is really good and easy programming language for web development.

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    kelly

    December 13, 2012 at 11:09 am

    This looks so much fun really. HTML5 has a lot to offer. Thanks for the share, Mitz.

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    Daniel

    December 13, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I have read this and am rereading it again. The arguments Luke makes about the new tags are solid and I like his suggestions for an existing alternative – Aria – and am going to give it a go on the next few projects to see what it throws up.

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    Veronica

    December 13, 2012 at 7:13 am

    I love HTML 5, with all the torture I\’ve been through with all the other web-designing tools you\’ll definitely know what I\’m taking about.

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    joy

    December 12, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    HTML 5 is definitely better than Java, HTML and Flash put together! It’sdefinitely step-up from old fashion way.

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    Aayna

    December 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Hey Mitz,
    HTML5 has truly revolutionized the very concept of HTML. It has given a new dimension to the process of web designing. I found quite a useful information in this post. Thanks for sharing this valuable insight.

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    Julia Spencer

    December 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    HTML5 can really add much fun and more opportunities to every website or blog) I found some new information in this article, so thanks a lot for it)

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    Neha

    December 8, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    My equation HTML 5 > HTML + JavaScript + Flash. I like the integrity in the coding brought by HTML 5
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    Harry

    December 8, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Clearly, HTML 5 will make a big revolution in web-design industry. and It will develop even fastly if Web Browsers start to support HTML5 completely. Thanks for great post!

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    christina

    December 8, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Great examples here. Bruce Lawson has really captured the mood here.I’ve learned a few new things!
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    Loser

    December 7, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    HTML my first language of coding, love it). How many years ago…dont remember, like 7 or 8. Thanks for article.

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    Sanjay

    December 7, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    HTML5 was actually being used by several websites since 2009, and began it\\\’s popularity last year. I think the biggest benefit of it was the changes of tags, and cleaner coding style. Also the forms, and video are nice too! Thanks for the post!

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    Nitin

    December 7, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Truly said. Html5 is adds more fun in web development. I love to do html5 and totally agree with you
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    pooja vora

    December 6, 2012 at 4:37 am

    HTML 5 is really a good language for website designing….We can make a website even using the HTML language

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    S. Garland

    December 6, 2012 at 1:38 am

    I recently built a website for a local hunting guided service and one of the problems that I encountered was that it was loading slowly due to the flash video on the home page. Once I switched to html5 video it loaded about 1/3 faster and seemed to help me appear higher in the SERP. Also, it allowed ipads and other apple devices be able to view the video. I do not see any downsides for integrating html5 more.

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    Julian

    December 5, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    This new improvement means we have to adapt and learn the new programming langue, if we want to keep up with the latest developments in the field. I have read nice things about HTML5 so I hope it will bring significant advantages.
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25. 

    Rajkumar Jonnala

    December 5, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    hi,
    thanks for sharing with us. Really a great post. I am interested in web designing so its so helpful for me. again thanks for sharing a interesting post specially for me….
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    Yiannis

    December 5, 2012 at 9:44 am

    HTML5 brings new features making it easy to incorporate video, audio, fonts, drag & drop, web graphics & animations into your web pages.
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    Steven Jude

    December 5, 2012 at 9:30 am

    HTML is one of the first widely adapted web programming languages and it also plays an imprtant role in the development of other web languages succh as PHP. As such, as HTML 5 brings these new features to the web, we should also be expecting other web languages to upgrade to be compatible with these new HTML 5 upgrades
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    Jasmine

    December 5, 2012 at 4:53 am

    Oh yes, you are definitely right about HTML5. It’s so powerful and fun to code in HTML5, that I think no one will be using Flash anymore in a couple years time. Not only it’s easier to code in, it’s also less resource intensive and loads much faster!
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    Jeff

    December 4, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    HTML5 has been nothing short of revolutionary, especially from a developer’s perspective. It has effectively killed off Flash, and its no surprise why. It is less resource-intensive as well.
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      Jasmine

      December 5, 2012 at 4:59 am

      I totally agree with you, Jeff. HTML5 is a great advancement in web building! It will be interesting to see what Adobe will come up with to keep Flash competitive…
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        Jeff

        December 5, 2012 at 12:39 pm

        I dont think Adobe will attempt to ‘sink’ any more money into Flash, as it would be foolish to do so from a business perspective, especially when there are superior alternatives available. HTML5 might just turn out to be the last nail in the coffin for Flash, especially since Adobe has already announced the end of Flash on all cellular platforms.
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    Stella

    December 4, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Doing html is interesting. I always enjoy while creating websites. HTML 5 is easy to use.

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31. 

    col3

    December 4, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Hi MITZ
    Great post.Thanks for share it.I think Media Integration is the best option in HTML5
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    Anderson

    December 4, 2012 at 9:49 am

    HTML5 will be the very long anticipated up grade inside the HTML software. The press integration is also an increased place associated with HTML 5 considering display will get very easily damaged like a press software. As such, HTML 5 is basically planning to help to make rich press on the net more firm.

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    Rabia Akram

    December 4, 2012 at 8:11 am

    HTML5 specs are direct responses to how we use the web in the real world,which is what makes them so effective.

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34. 

    ssb interview

    December 4, 2012 at 6:24 am

    HTML 5 is really a good language for website designing….We can make a website even using the HTML language

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    Brian

    December 4, 2012 at 6:05 am

    It’ll be a great day when more educational websites transition from old platforms like Flash to using more widely compatible platforms like HTML5. Between HTML5 and CSS3, you can do some pretty cool stuff in a browser these days. With the many different platforms in use in schools – Windows, Mac, iOS, Android – it’s important that tools are cross-platform. Too bad many edtech tools are created by traditional textbook companies (i.e. Pearson), and they aren’t exactly early adopters of new technology.
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    Bina Besiege

    December 4, 2012 at 6:00 am

    I started with HTML in the year 2000, I used it for few years after that when I was introduced to wordpress, I have never really used it afterwards in totality, a little bit of here and there, but thats it. I have heard that pure HTML designers are very highly paid. Is that correct?
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      Jasmine

      December 5, 2012 at 4:55 am

      I don’t think pure HTML designers are very highly paid, at least it doesn’t happen here. I am not well paid… well, anyone wants to pay me well to code in HTML?

      These days, no one codes in HTML alone. You need to use CSS and all the other helpers, such as JavaScript… and perhaps even HTML5.
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    Maja

    December 4, 2012 at 5:14 am

    I agree that HTML 5 has provided a new horizon to the web programming langauges but there is no single browser that can support all of its features.
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    Brenda Macalino

    December 4, 2012 at 3:47 am

    HTML5 is the best they made of this year, because it’s really easy to use and to understand when you do it…
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    TracyAnn0312

    December 3, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Html are very popular nowadays and I think that people love to know all of these. Thanks for the tips you have shared above.
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    jan

    December 3, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    There is no quick way to build websites and blogs. If you aren’t prepared to put in the time and effort you won’t reap the results you want. Nothing in life worth achieving came easy.
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    Rahul

    December 3, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    nice tips to create attractive website and attract to your visitor very nice blog i read daily
    thanks
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    Steven Jude

    December 3, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    HTML5 is the long awaited upgrade in the HTML platform. The media integration is also a high point of HTML 5 considering that flash gets easily broken as a media platform. As such, HTML 5 is really going to make rich media on the internet more stable.
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    Rahul Kashyap

    December 3, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Hi Mitz thanks for sharing this valuable information. And I am agree your this post.
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    Ranjan

    December 3, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Hi Mitz nice post
    Few months before I created my another new website and I found that their is an improvement in bounce rate while I used my content with flash or table. Actually you must present your page as simple as possible with proper ratio of scripting language and text.
    Thanks for sharing.
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    sofiya

    December 3, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Excellent post. Thanks for share this post. Some are Sketching Tools that are developed with HTML5 Canvas in conjunction with the help of JavaScript Framework, because every designer knows that sketching and drawing is vital piece of a designer’s work.
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    Aasma

    December 3, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Really heard a lot about HTML5, specially it’s compatibility with flash and videos. Now we’re seeing huge updates in all programs while giving main focus to mobile users, after all it’s the future.
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