Web Pages for Everyone
Saturday January 31, 2004
With just a simple script and redirect you can set up your site to display a different page depending upon the browser your reader is using.
Web Criticism
Friday January 30, 2004
Learn how to evaluate Web pages in an objective an useful fashion.
Frames Tips
Thursday January 29, 2004
Open your frames links in the frame you want them to open in. Plus, learn how to make your framed pages "friendly".
Book Review: Dynamic HTML
Wednesday January 28, 2004
New Review I don't often like the idea of one size fits all, but if you have to have just one reference on DHTML, this should be your book. It ... Read More
How Are You Being Served?
Wednesday January 28, 2004
If you know what Web server your site is running on, you can take advantage of its features. Learn how to choose the right server for you.
Searching Your Site
Tuesday January 27, 2004
Give your site some extra functionality by adding search engine capabilities to your Web site.
Why Validate Your XHTML
Monday January 26, 2004
HTML validators are a powerful and easy way to make sure that your HTML is viewable and looks right to most readers.
Microsoft Seeks XML-Related Patents
Monday January 26, 2004
It's interesting to me that first Microsoft sold their Office 2003 Pro with the value proposition that it would write data as XML which would make Word documents, spreadsheets, etc. ... Read More
Will Community Work for You?
Monday January 26, 2004
New Article Building Web community used to be considered crucial to every Web site, but the reality is that it's not appropriate for everyone. Learn when community works and when ... Read More
Magic with Meta Tags
Sunday January 25, 2004
Meta tags can help improve your standing in search engines. Find out if you're adding them correctly.
Why Create an Online Community
Saturday January 24, 2004
Community is a great way to increase interest in your site, and keep people coming back.
Why Create Online Community
Useful URLs
Friday January 23, 2004
If your URL is short and easy to use, people will return to your site, as they will remember the address.
Beyond CGI to ColdFusion
Thursday January 22, 2004
Learn how you can create dynamic data-driven Web pages quickly with ColdFusion.
Book Review: Core CSS
Wednesday January 21, 2004
New Review If you're looking for a complete reference on CSS, you've found the book. This book has over 800 pages of Cascading Style Sheets from CSS1 and CSS2 and ... Read More
Method, Mailto, and Multiple Pages
Wednesday January 21, 2004
Using forms can be difficult, but if you know how to do these trickier elements you'll be all set
Textarea and Select
Tuesday January 20, 2004
Once you have mastered the textarea and select form input fields, you'll have all you need to make well crafted forms.
A Brief History of the World Wide Web
Monday January 19, 2004
New Article The Web has it's roots in the telephone and telegraph industry, but it really all started in March 1989, when Tim Berners-Lee wrote a proposal for managing information ... Read More
Two New Certifications
Sunday January 18, 2004
Congratulations to Kimberly Powell and Alan Drake - they are the 2nd and 3rd people to pass the XHTML Certification exam. Over 1,000 people have attempted the exam, and so ... Read More
The Input Tag
Sunday January 18, 2004
The INPUT tag is your primary form tag. It has a lot of features, and once you know them you will have the basis for superior forms.
HTML Forms Tutorial
Saturday January 17, 2004
Add interactivity to your site with HTML forms.
Mozilla 1.6 is available.
Friday January 16, 2004
Mozilla 1.6 is available. There are a bunch of changes to the Mail and News client. "Translate Page" is back! And Ask Jeeves searching has been added. Plus more...
Pre-Processed HTML
Friday January 16, 2004
Enhance your Web pages while reducing your workload with HTML pre-processors.
Data Driven HTML
Thursday January 15, 2004
Using a database to create a Web page makes your site more dynamic, and easier for you to maintain.
Book Review: Learning Web Design
Wednesday January 14, 2004
New Review If you want to learn HTML or how to build a Web page, this book is the perfect first choice. It is easy to read and doesn't talk ... Read More
Content and Ecommerce
Wednesday January 14, 2004
Examine three popular e-commerce sites to see how you can bring repeat visitors to your site, and from there, sales.
What to Write About?
Tuesday January 13, 2004
Content is important, but if you can't think what to write about, here are some ways to get ideas.
Quirks Mode - Using the DOCTYPE Tag
Monday January 12, 2004
New Article If you don't use the DOCTYPE tag, your Web pages won't display in standards compliant ways and might result in some strange Web pages.
What do the Accessibility Guidelines Mean to Me?
Sunday January 11, 2004
With the government and the W3C coming up with accessibility standards for the Web, it's more and more important to follow them. And the good news is: It's Easy!
Cross Browser DHTML
Saturday January 10, 2004
Here are four options you have for creating cross-platform Dynamic HTML Web pages.
First XHTML Certification
Friday January 9, 2004
I am pleased to announce that Mustafa Elmi is the first person to take the XHTML Certification exam and pass at level 1 proficiency. As of right now, 823 people ... Read More
Controlling Web Robots
Monday January 5, 2004
New article Search engines and other systems use robots or spiders to automatically crawl through your Web site. They parse the pages and store the data. It's possible to control ... Read More
Tim Berners-Lee Knighted
Sunday January 4, 2004
For his pioneering work, inventing the World Wide Web 10 years ago, Tim Berners-Lee was knighted. He created the protocol while working at CERN in Switzerland. Read more on
BBC.
Form Validation
Sunday January 4, 2004
If you have an HTML form, how can you be sure that they answer all the questions you want answered?
Using CGI to Upload Files
Saturday January 3, 2004
Uploading files with a CGI takes more than just the <input type="file"> tag.
Using Forms and CGI
Friday January 2, 2004
Learn to use Perl to write scripts that handle form data. A simple form to email script is examined.
The Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Thursday January 1, 2004
Learn about how CGI works and how to add interactivity to your Web pages.