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Becoming a Font-a-holic... and Loving It
by Don Herion
Creating your own font is now easier than ever. There are several programs out there that will do most of the work for you. Don examines one of these programs and discusses the essential elements of any font.

Let Go My Logo
by Don Herion
A well-designed logo can be a big help in branding your site. Don takes you through the steps of creating a memorable logo.

Designing a Better Multimedia Mouse Trap
by Don Herion
If your goal is to become the Steven Spielberg of Internet Multimedia, you might want to read these simple common sense tips before you end up creating the Web's version of "Plan 9 from Outer Space."

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The Page View
by Aaron West
Hints, habits and how-to-do-it. A spider's stratagem for Web design.

Navigating the Web
by Erika Meyer
A personal account about browsing around in cybertown.
Content
Speech clarifies thought while writing tightens up loose talk. Learn to say what you mean and translate those ideas into prose.
Personal Toolboxes
Learn from several contributors about their personal toolboxes, software and platform preferences for their specific role.

Fonts: How to Choose between Them
by Tim North
Choosing a font doesn't seem like a very important decision, but it can make a big difference in how people view your site. Find out how to choose between them in this article.

OCR: Why it's our Friend
by Don Herion
Optical Character Recognition has come a long way, but has it come far enough to be a valuable tool for Web designers? Don examines OCR.

The Adobe Macromedia War
by Aaron West
Adobe and Macromedia are two of the biggest software giants around, but there recent battles seem more suited to Knotts Landing than Silicon Valley.

Build Your Web Design Studio for $98
by Don Herion
You don't need to spend a fortune to make great Web sites. Don shows you how to get everything you need for under $100.

Bench Press your Knowledge at BrainBench.com
by Don Herion
Online assessments are becoming more and more popular with employers. Don looks at one of these sites and tells you why what you don't know could hurt you when looking for a new job.

The 10 Essentials to Building a Solid Web Site
by Aaron West
A ten step plan to take your site from foundation to finish. The sky's the limit.

Plan on Going Professional?
by iManda
Here are a few tried-and-true bits of wisdom for anyone considering a career as a freelance web designer. iManda shares her insight.

A Capital Investment
by Paul Heslep
Putting up good work has its costs. Paul Heslep talks about the expense of being a web designer. How much do you want to pay for your toolbox?

Advancing Your Design Skills
by iManda
Having a big-ticket site does not guarantee good design...and good design does not equal high-cost. Here are some comparisons.

How to Encourage Visitor Interaction in Your Web Site
by Michael Wong
You can make your Web site more interactive with some of these feedback tools.

Web Site Automation - The Key to Online Success?
by Daniel Williams
There are many factors that will determine your level of success on the Web, but Web site automation may be one of the most valuable processes you can invest your time and money in.

Is Your Web Site Browser Friendly?
by Curtis Stevens
Have you seen your web site through the major two browsers to see if it was compatible with both of them? It is very easy to do. Here's how.

How To Use "alt" Tags
by Jennifer Stewart
Alt tags are used to give information about a site to surfers whose browsers don't support images or for those who choose to switch off the graphics.

Keep Your Web Site Navigation Simple
by Merle
Keep it simple is the advice found here.

Major No No's for Web Site Images!
by Anita M. McVeigh-Colson
Avoid committing major no no's with your Web images by reading Anita McVeigh-Colson's illuminating experience in Web design.

Problems of Switching Servers
by Michael Wong
Thinking of switching servers anytime soon? It's not as easy as you think, as Michael Wong learned.

Usability 101
by Nicky Danino
You've got the content plus the cool graphics but can your visitors use it? Learn the ins and outs of creating a first class navigation system for your Web site.

35 Web Site Sins
by Shelley Lowery
Poor load time. Spelling errors. Broken links. Are you committing any of these Web design sins? Exorcise these and other deadly Web site misdemeanors by reading this important article.

Kevin's Cardinal Rules For Web Design
by Kevin Wakefield
Turn that great marketing concept into a killer Web site with Kevin's cardinal rules for Web design.

Two Common Web Design Myths
by Christopher Heng
Is content king? Or are graphics and multimedia the key to good web design? Learn to balance the content and design elements of your We site.

10 Surefire Ways To Annoy Your Visitors
by Sunil Tanna
Are you annoying your visitors? Find out if you're breaking one of the top ten don'ts of Web site etiquette.

A Look at HTML Optimizers
by Paul Heslep
Small files are essential if you wish to keep your audience. We look at a couple of code and image crunching programs and find that there is a cost for savings.

Site Review: Adobe.com
by Aaron West
A review of the new look and features of the redesigned Adobe.com.

Personalization vs. Professionalism
by Joshua Reimer
A chat about being personal and professional.

Net Surfing Wipeout
by Emily R. Coleman
Most Web sites are not designed for the people who are meant to use them. What about yours?

To WYSIWYG or not to WYSIWYG?
by Marc Bissonnette
The author argues why you should know HTLM coding by heart.

If You Want a Web Site, First Comes HTML
by Bob McElwain
This piece explains why you will need to learn the basics of writing HTML code.

The Saga of the "alt" Tags
by Jennifer Stewart
Here's how to discover new uses for the tag.

Components of a Great Web Site
by Merle
So you've finally decided it's time to create your own Web Site. Here is one way to go about it.

In Search of Speed
by Bob McElwain
I feel the need, the need for speed. Learn why moving to a faster server may not be the most efficient way to speed up those page downloads.

Steps to Optimizing Your HTML Codes
by Shelley Lowery
Get into the top rankings in the major search engines by optimizing your Web pages, using effective keywords, adding alt tags to your graphics, inputting meta-tags and more.

Who Do I Believe?
by Bob McElwain
Which comes first, Web function or Web design? The answer can make a world of difference to the success of your Web site.

Web Design for the No-Talent Artist
by Jeff Clark
Not everyone can be a Tiger Woods, a Meryl Streep or a world class Web Designer. But for all you wannabe artists there is hope. And here's a good place to start.

Don't Bore Your Visitors. Keep Them
Thinking!

by Scott Pamatat
Keep your visitors hooked to your Web site by learning the elements of creating a sticky Web site.

Counterattack!
by Eldon Sarte
Get rid of that clunky counter and get professional using a traffic analysis program.

Are You Ready for WAP & WML?
by Merle
WAP? WML? Are you clueless about these two acronyms? Well, get clued in on these two very important technologies and how they might effect your Web site.

 
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