Creating a Website in HTML5

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Creating a new website in HTML5 can be daunting, especially for those of us with no clue as to what it is or how it’s different from HTML4. Here’s a quick guide to help you get set up with HTML5 and get a valid, compliant site up and running!

1. Get hosting and a domain name

This one hasn’t changed since HTML4, but I thought I’d mention it all the same. You’re still going to have to get a domain name and hosting to host an HTML5 site, and the good news is that requirements for hosting providers have not changed with a new standard.

2. Establish the right DOCTYPE

HTML5 has a new doctype, and this line must be at the top of all your HTML5 pages according to the HTML5 specifications:

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