Jennifer's Web Design / HTML Blog

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

XHTML has been broken up into modules to make it more extensible and allow it to be used on more diverse platforms.

Using the built-in objects in ASP allows you to create dynamic pages without needing any external elements. Learn how to use some of the more useful built-in objects.

Notepad is a text editor that comes free with every copy of Microsoft Windows. There is no need to get anything else when you want to write HTML. You can ... 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.

Active Server Pages can give you the dynamic, interactive pages you crave. Find out how this technology works and how it is different from other Web technology.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

New Article If you're looking for a way to build Web sites from scratch, this step-by-step illustrated guide will help you learn how to do it. You'll learn how to ... 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

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

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.

New Review If you're looking for a CSS book you can carry with you all the time, this is the perfect book, but don't rely on it as your only ... Read More

I became a Web developer because of my mother. And she helps me improve my site. Who inspires you? She learned HTML from me, which is the least I can ... Read More

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

Making Web pages load faster is something that Web developers are always striving to do. Now Google has joined the companies offering acceleration services. This one is specifically for people ... Read More

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.

New Reference Many people who use computer programs don't realize that there is a world beyond the mouse. And in fact, if you can learn some of these commands, you'll ... Read More

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