Using Shared Borders

[Andy Romano]

In regard to optimized SEO code, is there a penalty paid for using shared borders, which would encompase just about every page within a web site. Is this the preferred method, or is it better to create a master page, use tables to separate the "border links" from the main content.

What are your thoughts?

[ADAM Web Design]

Could you define what you mean by "shared" borders? Do you mean a border between two table cells or two rows or two divs on a page? Do you mean a border around cells/divs/etc?

if so, the border itself should make no difference whatsoever. It's just a decoration.

If you need to use borders, use the CSS properties for borders and put them into a .css file. That way, the pages themselves will have no border code and you'll have your layout clearly defined.