About the Guild

The HTML Writers Guild is the world's largest international organization of Web authors with over 147,000 members in more than 150 nations worldwide.

Our unique community provides resources, support, representation, and education for web authors at all skill levels.

Join the Guild!

Membership in the Guild is open to anyone with an interest in the craft of web design. Full membership is only $49 (US) per year, and free trial membership is available. Why not join today?

• Free Trial Membership
• Full Membership
• Member FAQs
• Join Now!

Your Support Network

The Guild was founded on a very simple principle: members helping members. By joining the HWG, you become part of a support network of web creators that spans the globe!

• Access Our Web Design Resources
• Get Answers to Web Design FAQs
• Join a Discussion List
• Read or Submit a HWG News Tip
• Enroll in an Online Class
• Attend Upcoming Guild Events
• Advance Your Career with HWG-Jobs
• Become AWARE of Web Accessibility
• Read The Bookmark's Recommendations

For Members Only...

Manage your membership here, and display your Guild affinity!

• Edit Your Member Profile
• Upgrade to Full Membership
• Order a Membership Certificate!
• HWG Logo Program
• GuildWear T-Shirts
• HWG Affinity Credit Card

Guild Operations

The Guild was founded in 1994 and is recognized world-wide as the leading educational organization for web authors.

• HWG Press Room
• Subscribe to HWG-Announce
• Read the Newsletter Archive
• Guild Special Projects
• World Wide Web Consortium
• Corporate Information
• HWG Bylaws

Upcoming Online Classes

HWG has a comprehensive curriculum of online classes taught by expert Guild members via a web-based classroom system that allows you to take courses scheduled around your busy schedule!

More about online classes...

Promoting Web Standards

As the only association of web developers in the World Wide Web Consortium, the HWG gives the front-line web designer a voice in the standards process and the future of the Web.

• XHTML 1.0
• HTML 4.01, 3.2
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines
• CSS Level 1, Level 2
• XML 1.0
• Validate your HTML, CSS, and Accessibility
• More about the Guild and the W3C...

Get Involved

The biggest strength of the HWG has always been our diverse membership! Whether you're an expert or a beginner, your contributions can help us continue to meet the needs of web authors everywhere!

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Monthly Town Hall Meeting
• General Suggestion Box
• Suggest an Online Course
• Take our Trade Show Survey
• Guild Discussion Boards

Use Our Web Site

The HWG's web site is a public resource for anyone to use; our links and FAQs address all aspects of web design.

• Search the HWG Site
• Our Web Accessibility Policy
• HWG.Org Site Map
• Advertise a Job Listing
• Sponsor the Newsletter
• How to Contact Us