title: Do I need AJAX and ASP.NET for what I'm doing?
body: <p>Easy question.  I used to develop websites back in the days of "classic" ASP, and when I'm asked to do a quick and dirty website for family or friends now, I still resort to direct HTML/ASP and some basic CSS and Javascript - I can get the sites up pretty quickly this way.  However, I've had a few requests to design and develop some sites for pay, and thought I should catch up on my web skills. I have been using .NET 3.5, XAML/WPF, etc. for Windows apps, so I'm up on .NET, I'm just behind on the web end.</p>
  
  <p><strong>To the question:</strong>  If I want to design/code a site that looks identical on all (at least somewhat recent) browsers and platforms, should I be using ASP.NET and AJAX? There might be a little database activity on the site, but not much, so I don't need an enterprise level, multi-tier extendable architecture...  just something that looks good and works on multiple platforms without having to code all variations for each browser.  After looking at all the ASP.NET books at the bookstore, it seems they all focus mostly on data and postback stuff.  Is it still a legit option to use some basic, boring html and javascript with some Flash embedded where needed?</p>
  
  <p>Let me know if I need to clarify the question. Thanks for your advice in advance!</p>