Planning for disabled javascript

Don't depend on javascript so heavily that your web design won't work if javascript won't run on a visitor's browser. For example:

Use a <noscript> option that offers the same functionality without Javascript
If possible, perform the same function using server-side scripting (eg - PHP, ASP) instead.
Don't use Javascript redirects - you can use PHP or HTML to do the same thing.
If you use Javascript in links (eg - to provide drop-down navigation menus upon mouse-over), also have the text hyperlink (eg - the mouseover area that activates the drop-down menu) actually linking to a page.

Comments

Comment by Warren on 2004-07-15
Javascript redirects are fine if you also include a plain link for those who have Javascript turned off.