How We Do It
Fundamentals & Principles
We start by validating all of our XHTML markup language, CSS presentation markup, PHP, Scripts, etc. and by not utilizing depreciated or obsolete elements. Our site is backwards compatible from the ground up. We do this to assure our pages transform gracefully and still degrade gracefully in non conforming or obsolete browsers. We also develop our pages for those with assisitive technologies such as, text browsers, voice browsers, braille devices, screen readers or magnifiers to name a few of the possibilities. This allows our site to remain functional regardless of the users browser settings, its ablity (or inability) to scroll side to side, whether a mouse is used, etc. We make it simple for the forgotten users and those with disabilities. Where we utilize JavaScripts or session based cookies, there is always an alternative method for those browsers that do not support scripts or those browsers with JavaScripts disabled. This also allows our site to be forward compatible for new and developing web features and still remain as functional in obsolete technologies and text based systems.
Many of our usability and accessiblity features are quite uncommon in most websites today. We specialize in standards compliant, W3C validated web pages as a starting point. We develop our pages for cross-browser compatability to allow your browser to control how our pages are rendered.
Strict Coding Practices
Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict
We code our pages to be valid XHTML. XHTML is a family of current and future document types and modules that reproduce, subset, and extend HTML 4. Read More...Valid CSS 2, 2.1 and 3
We code all of our external style sheets (CSS) to be valid and utilize style sheets for fluid tableless layouts. Read More...Stable PHP
PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML and XHTML. Read More...Valid JavaScripts
We take great care to assure all of our JavaScripts are error free and work properly. Visitors do not need JavaScript enabled to utilize the site they simply enhance the visiting experience.
Accessibility Standards
Standards & Requirements
Many Internet users with disabilities find web sites difficult or even impossible to use simply because of the way they are designed. We are working hard at WindsorLive! to provide access to information that is available to all our visitors. Read More...Standards-Compliance
WindsorLive! is committed to standards-compliance and developing this website to conform to the recommendations and specifications of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Our decision to do this allows us to ensure the content of our website is accessible to more browsers and devices (e.g. Braille readers, PDAs, cell phones, and text-only browsers). Read More...Keyboard Shortcuts
Most browsers support jumping to specific links by typing keys defined on the web site. For greater convenience keyboard shortcuts have been included within this website. To access these shortcuts hold down either the "Alt" key (on a PC) or "Ctrl" key (on a Mac). Read More...Title Tags
This assists those with alternative rendering devices to navigate through the page headers & links to find the specific content or information they are seeking without having to go through the entire content along the way. The added benefit of this is that a small display box will appear with more information as you hover over it with your mouse. Read More...Link Identification
We have several features to help users distingush between normal text and links on our site. Read More...Change the Look of our Pages
Your browser settings should work to change the way the page displays based upon your preferences. Our website meets WAI Guidelines and are designed for accessibility, flexibility, and user control. Read More...
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