Why use XHTML?

XHTML first came along in December of 2000. It has since then
grown in popularity substantially but has yet made the final
leap. Although XHTML has some problems being viewed in Internet
Explorer, it is still of great use and is very powerful.

Unlike HTML, all XHTML have to have a closing tag. Be it an img
or a p, it has to end. This is great practice for beginners and
also helps even the most advanced markup writer keep up on his
work. Also, if you are looking to impress your buddies or if you
are looking to start your own web design business, XHTML is a
good place to start. It makes your source code clean and
readable, the most important things when looking for a
professional.

Not only that, it has other benefits as well. With XML becoming
ever so popular, XHTML comes right along with it.

XML has been gaining ground ever since the start of RSS and will
only grow as the weeks and months go on. When Firefox announced
the support of live bookmarks in 1.0 the frenzy just began.

Since the beginning of 2004, Yahoo, MSN and many other news
organizations have came out with RSS support. Plus, with the
rise of blogs XHTML and XML have come to the forefront of
today's technology.

With Internet Explorer getting heat from Firefox with Opera (who
also has RSS support) holding onto a small percentage, they are
looking at possibly using RSS support to help hold down the
Mozillians.

So in retrospect, XHTML shows professionalism and is the future
of the World Wide Web. So why not stay ahead of the game and
switch over now It is worth your time, believe me.