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Re: Are cascading style sheets worth the effort to switch? Nov 8, 2007 6:48 PM
I'd say yes, primarily because you mention a frame-based Web Site and that can create problems with the search engines. As others have mentioned, there is not a single cross-platform standard for CSS that will ensure your pages display correctly in all browsers. There's a multitude of potential benefits to be found in creating a CSS-based site...too many to go into here...but I would recommend a few resources for you:
1). I've used BradSoft's TopStyle Pro (
http://www.bradsoft.com/topstyle/tslite/fullver.asp) for years, long before CSS gained its current popularity. Whether you write straight HTML code or use a WYSIWYG editor, TopStyle Pro is a great tool to have.
2). Eric Meyer's considered something of a CSS expert and authority, and has written a number of books. One of my favorites is published under the Lynda.com banner, "Hands On Training: CSS Web Site Design." The advantage of this book is that you get a CD with QuickTime movie tutorials and exercise files from the book.
3). Joseph W. Lowery is another Web expert, and his CSS Hacks & Filters: Making Cascading Style Sheets Work" is another book worth investigating.
Good luck!