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Some websites use a DIV with relative position and then they apply absolute position to the child element in order to place the element in the desired position (e.g. left 0 or right 0). Others use floats, for instance float: left or float right. Which one is better? or in what kind situations they are better?
Since I use fixed layouts, I’m better off using relative positioning and relative positioning?
I my experience using absolute positioning works well on elements you are in 100% control of in terms of size; like a logo, a meny, rss links and things like this. Then you can place these elements exactly where you want them.
I prefer using float when I am displaying dynamic content on a page, since the size of the element can change, and the placement of all elements in relation works really good with floats. Just remember to clear the floats when needed!