Javascript Disabled

[BLarrabee]

I've noticed many comments that state that about 13% of web users have Javascript disabled. What would be appropriate language that would "sense" the disabled status of Javascript and then route the user to another page?

Thanks :)

[Charles]

The "simple" method is to make the default page JavaScript free except for a JavaScript redirect. There are two problems with this method.

1) You have to maintain two versions of your site. Or more if you start considering different versions of JavaScript and non-graphical browsers.

2) Most users are only going to see the JavaScript laden pages which means that most links from the outside will be to a substandard page. You will need to post a "prefered URL for linking" message at the bottom of the page and use the NOSCRIPT element to provide a link to the script free version.

The better method, and more enjoyable to make, is to make one page that works as well with as without JavaScript. Make good use of the NOSCRIPT element. Go ahead and use the DHTML navigation, just make each root link a real link to a little index page. There are numberless ways to keep things working.