SmallBusinessNewz

We've talked before about making websites compatible with Google Chrome, and that remains an important goal.  But today, let's discuss an even more basic step - ensuring Firefox compatibility - because Firefox has reached the billion-download mark.

According to the latest Net Applications data, Firefox has an overall market share of about 22.39 percent.  That's far too significant a portion of the population to ignore, and if you cater to a techie sort of crowd, it's likely that your business's site receives even more Firefox traffic.

Making sure that your site's compatible with Firefox is important, then.  Check that your site doesn't get goofed up by the most popular Firefox add-ons, too - it would be pretty bad if Adblock Plus rendered 75 percent of your online store invisible.

As for how else you might give a nod to Firefox's billion-download accomplishment, you could always consider actively promoting the browser.  From an objective standpoint, Firefox is fast and full of useful features, so newcomers should appreciate getting introduced.

Also, even if people are already familiar with it, Firefox is regarded as a very positive thing in certain circles, especially compared to Microsoft's Internet Explorer.  So you could get "warm fuzzies" points.  Plus, siding against the gigantic corporation would just be fitting for a small business.