Trying to Validate – Need a little guidance

first, which files should I be looking in to find errors to html code?

The validator parses all of your files combined when checking a page, so I usually start with my Main Index Template and then work through the others (header, sidebar, etc.)

Second, I assume that when the validator puts, let’s say, a little red > that means I have to add that, right?

The red notations (like the “little red >”) show you where your error began.

Third, how do I fix a “parsing error.”

It depends on what kind of error it is. I usually look at the notes for each error, and if I have no clue what they mean, I try searching the Web for answers. Most of the time, someone else has received the same parsing error.

I can tell you from experience that the more you do this, the easier it gets!

Good luck,
Jo

I also had problems with my Google search form. You might have just one or two mistakes, resulting in your 18 errors. The problem seems to be this line:
<input type="radio" name="sitesearch" value="" checked id="ss0"></input>
But I don’t see anything obviously wrong (but I’m far from an expert).
Have a look on your Google code and see if you have all the “s, all code closed, everything lowercase, etc.

Jabecker, do you mean value="" checked should be value="checked"? or does checked refer to checked id?

Just wondering.