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. 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. |