Quadrille - 12:32 am on Dec 12, 2008 (gmt 0)

1. Has nothing to do with SEs and your 'positioning'

2. So long as the naviagtion works, nothing to do with SEs or 'positioning' - indeed, rebuilding the site (without safeguards) could seriously damage your position.

There are serious arguments about getting the best design for your site, and following accepted protocols will help ensure your site looks its best in most browsers, and most browser settings.

But if this guy thinks that's about promoting your site in the search engines, he's either stupid ... or he thinks you are.

Get a second opinion.