When you're building Web pages you need to cover so many variables and make so many different choices that it's inevitable that not everything will work out as you would like.
But if you have a plan for how to solve problems as they come up, you'll save yourself time and frustration. This article covers step-by-step instructions for finding and fixing Web problems. If you follow the steps, chances are you'll find and fix most of the common problems.


Great set of tips here. Taking a structured approach is definitely the most effective option. I find my problems usually stem from missing ;s and uneven {}.
Woah new layout for your site and a new piccy of yourself. The layout is much simpler, I like it.
I always make sure to keep everything I do valid, having to do CSS hacks tends to ruin CSS validity sometimes though.
Good tips though, anyone not following them really should.
Tim: actually, the new layout is an A/B test – so not everyone who comes here will see it. But I’m glad you like it. I like it too, I think the designers did a great job. I can’t wait until everyone gets to see it.