This Company was set up back in 2001 to help promote industry standards for British design on websites and media applications. With over 9962 members the UKWDA is the largest association on the net in Europe.

Joining the UKWDA is free so funding comes in from sponsorship and advertising. The membership of the Web Standards Organisation is diverse ranging from large corporations in industry, marketing, design through to small businesses. The advantages of membership include the ability to use the UKWDA logo on your website and inclusion withing their directory.

The site offers a number of tools and links including HTML resources and validation with Internet careers. They have membership rules and a code of conduct to follow. When looking for a web designer you can browse the UKWDA to find someone experienced in your area.