CSS to an extent is a must, although I do disagree that CSS is a must for everyone.
Take for instance, small clubs and community websites. I don't feel that people should pay over the odds for site creation unless it will be beneficial. Don't get me wrong, I'm a CSS convert, but I will sooner create a site in purely HTML with CSS text formatting than create an entirely CSS driven site if it's appropriate.
Small sites which aren't going to be widely used, and aren't going to be displayed on a range of browsers don't really need to be CSS driven just yet. It's easier to update fair enough, but if it's for displaying information to a limited group then I don't think that the owner paying double the amount is justified.
However, as soon as designers/coders charge HTML prices for CSS then yes, I agree, CSS all the way.
Then again, if you want to create a site accessible to all, especially e-commerce driven sites or large information networks then CSS is a must.
I still think that the price difference is enough to justify consideration. But only just.
Just my 2 cents,
John
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