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Spelling and HTML Mistakes
Simple errors are some of the worst things that can happen on your website. Errors in spelling are embarrassing, but problems with the underlying html codes could cause your visitor's browsers to stop operating.

Check Those Links
Another common error is links that don't work. Just because a web page is there today is no assurance that it will be tomorrow. Check your links periodically to ensure they all work.

• Link Check
  http://www.netmechanic.com/cobrands/zd_dev/
  Link Check will scan your website (up to 20 pages for free) and provide you with a report on which links work, and which ones don't.
  
  

People With Disabilities
It is easy to design a website that cannot be "seen" by people with visual disabilities. Many people who are blind or have low visual acuity are able to use the world wide web through a text reader. Keep your design simple and offer a text alternative.

• WebXACT
  http://webxact.watchfire.com/
  Test one page for quality, accessibility and privacy issues.
  
  

Slow Modems
Remember there are a lot of folks with 28.8 modems or slower. It is possible to design a website that is so cool no one can see it.

• Why Bandwidth is Important
  
  

Help Is Available
A good way to ensure everyone will be able to use your website is to have it reviewed by an outside service. Some of the services we use are:

• Dr. HTML
  http://www2.imagiware.com/RxHTML/
  Dr. HTML will check your web pages for structure, proper coding, and yes, even spelling.

• NetMechanic
  http://www.netmechanic.com/
  NetMechanic will check for a whole host of things--graphics, html, even how quickly your page loads.