Have you been reluctant to start using HTML5? When a new technology comes out many web designers hold back on trying it for fear of browser incompatibilities, a steep learning curve, or just not wanting to be an early adopter. It is possible to use HTML5 right now and many companies are already doing just that.

Companies Using HTML5

Many companies are starting to use HTML5, including:

• Microsoft will be using HTML5 video for the Bing homepage for browsers that support it. (source: ZDNet)
• Pandora internet radio has released an HTML5 version of their application, replacing the Flash-based application (source: PCWorld)
• Hearst Magazine's “Good Housekeeping” launched a new HTML5 website (source: News & Tech
• The Financial Times swapped its mobile app for an HTML5 web-based app and it is now more popular than the native app (source: Reuters)

When even Microsoft is embracing HTML5, what is your excuse? Starting to learn HTML5 right now is a good idea both for your career and for your customers.

Other HTML5 Designs

Do you know of other sites using HTML5 or are you building HTML5 sites? Why not let us know about great HTML5 sites.

Who uses HTML5? originally appeared on About.com Web Design / HTML on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at 10:35:01.

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