HTML, DHTML, Java, JavaScript, ASP, CGI, Perl, Cobra, etc. The list is endless, so how do you decide which one to use while optimising the effect of the site? Web design is a balancing act of choosing technology against capability. The latest technology is great and can have an impact on your site, but is that any use if only you can look at it?

Many companies build several versions of the site and use JavaScript to determine which browser is being used. This is a good solution but increses the costs significantly.

Do you need all this technology? Take a look at Yahoo!, their site is even compatible with Netscape 2 browsers and displays all the information easily.