Jennifer's Web Design / HTML Blog

WML or Wireless Markup Language is an XML application that allows you to put your documents onto cell phones and other wireless devices. Cables and wires not required.

Assuming, because XML is on the playing field, that HTML is no longer needed is a bit premature. Learn why, while HTML may be going out, it's really not gone.

New Review An upgrade that improves an already high-quality product, Macromedia Director MX 2004 adds JavaScript support, integration with Flash and Fireworks, and DVD video integration.

If you're going to write an XML application, you should write a schema to describe your XML. Schemas are valid XML documents, so they are a bit easier to write ... Read More

New Layout While I don't recommend using this to replace frames, this is a good template for learning how the overflow property works.

It used to be difficult to move your files to your Web site, but now with easy to use FTP clients and upload forms, it's easier than you think.

New Article Sometimes you don't want content to be included in the document tree for some reason. Now, CSS2 comes with a way to include that content.

There are many books available about XML. Find the one that is right for you. Three great books, one to learn XML, one reference manual, and one short pocket reference. ... Read More

Learn some powerful tools for transforming your XML. XSLT elements give you the power to convert the XML into the format that you need.

If you're on Windows and need to pick colors for your Web site, this color picker looks interesting. I haven't reviewed it yet, but at first glance it looks like ... Read More

HTML has a lot of features, but there are things that it just isn't built to do. Learn how to password protect, use forms, protect your images, and open new ... Read More

New Review Adobe Premiere is one of the best known and most used video editing software. And Premiere Pro 7 is a good choice for professional developers.

Learn how to convert a more complicated XML document into HTML using eXtensible Style Sheet Language for Transformations.

Congratulations to Peter J. Ward and Lois Jemmings. They passed the XHTML exam at level 1. They are part of a group of only 5 people who have passed at ... Read More

XSLT is the style sheets language for transforming your XML into any other text based language, including HTML. This week, we'll learn how to do basic transformations.

The Web development community is getting more and more complex. There are many more languages and protocols to learn, but why should you learn XML? The good news is, you ... Read More

New Article Don't let your links be boring, create links that are styled just like the rest of your Web pages. And before you think that just means changing the ... Read More

When you use frames, it makes it more difficult for search engines to catalog your pages. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't use them. Find out how to create a ... Read More

One of the most common problems beginners have is with getting their images to display both on their local hard drive and on the Web site. Learn why this happens ... Read More

Many people learn HTML with the goal of becoming a professional Web developer, but do you know what the job really entails? It's not all peaches and cream. Learn some ... Read More

This marks the third application in the Office line to have the XML schema released by Microsoft, following Excel and Word. One thing to note, the site seems to be ... Read More

Creating accessible pages is easy if you have the tools to check your site. With Bobby, you can make sure that your pages are accessible to all.

When you are creating a Web site, keep your HTML simple. Tag bloat is difficult to read and modify later, and can create pages that are overly complex. The most ... Read More

New Layout Three columns is very difficult to do in CSS Web layouts and this layout modifies that design with a top layer for branding or navigation. Layout requested by ... Read More

It's easy to set up a Web site with push technology using the XML application CDF or Channel Definition Format.

Get the most out of your cascading style sheets. Learn how to use font and text properties and change the look of your HTML and XML.

Meta tags are a great way to get your site seen by search engines. But what are they exactly? What tasks do they perform and how do you use them?

CSS is not as hard as you might think. It's easy to change the fonts on your Web page using Cascading Style Sheets.

XML doesn't define how a document should look when it's displayed. It's easy to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to define how your XML documents should look.

Many Web developers think that XML is just a new version of HTML that is viewed in Web browsers. Learn about XML parsers.

New Layout I got the idea for this simple layout from a forum I was reading, where the writer wanted the text in the layout to wrap around the navigation ... Read More

Five quick tips to keep your pages looking good, loading quickly, and keeping your readers happy.

When you write XML that can be ready by an XML parser, your XML is well formed. How does that relate to HTML and XHTML?

Browser caching can cause your page to not display even after you have edited it and re-uploaded it. Learn how to fix this once and for all.

The Document Type Definition or DTD is the basic building block of an XML document. Learn the parts of a DTD and how to write your own.

Learn what a DTD or Document Type Definition is and how you use them in XML and HTML documents.