Watermarking Your Web Pages
Thursday June 30, 2005
There are two ways you can create a watermark effect on your Web pages. Use CSS for a less intrusive, standard watermark. Or use DHTML to create a more dynamic ... Read More
Put Google Maps Right on Your Site
Thursday June 30, 2005
This is a pretty cool way to use Google Maps for WHATEVER you want (yes, I'm sure they have terms of use, but you know what I mean...) You simply ... Read More
Web Content for Everyone BY Everyone
Wednesday June 29, 2005
I'm so glad that I live now and not 100 years ago. The world is getting smaller as we all can share things on the Web that even 5 years ... Read More
Think INSIDE the Box
Wednesday June 29, 2005
Use box properties of CSS to create boxes of text, and affect the layout of your page without tables.
Time to Switch From IIS
Tuesday June 28, 2005
If you're running your Web site on an IIS Web server, it might be time to switch to one that is more secure.
Web Analytics: How to Use Web Analytics Effectively
Monday June 27, 2005
New Article Web analytics can be very confusing, as there are many ways you can evaluate your Web site. But it's important to be systematic when reviewing your Web analytics ... Read More
Anatomy of an XML Document
Sunday June 26, 2005
XML documents have a very specific structure. It is something like a tree with branches off the trunk. Learn how an XML document is structured.
XForms
Saturday June 25, 2005
XForms allow you to create forms that work on many platforms, are accessible, and integrate directly with XML.
Are You Being Robbed?
Friday June 24, 2005
With new technology comes new ways to cheat. There are now some software companies that are making advertising money off of the ads on your site, while you make nothing.
Is Your Site Cool?
Thursday June 23, 2005
This rework of a classic usability article explains why you need to follow your readers not an article on a Web page. Usability is vital to keep users returning to ... Read More
Voice XML
Wednesday June 22, 2005
With VoiceXML you can not only display Web pages on phones, you can hear them over the phone.
Don't Catch a Virus from Your Web Page
Tuesday June 21, 2005
Spammers and virus writers are getting ever more clever in finding email addresses to mail. Learn how to protect yourself and build a Web page that still has contact information ... Read More
Wikis, Blogs, Weblogs, Web pages: Who CARES?
Monday June 20, 2005
New Article A Web site is a Web site is a Web site, whether it's a wiki, a blog, or something else. Why do many people get upset with the ... Read More
You Already Write for Cell Phones
Sunday June 19, 2005
You may have heard of other languages you would have to learn if you want to write pages for cell phones and PDAs, but that is no more. These devices ... Read More
What is a Webmaster - Part 2
Saturday June 18, 2005
There are so many different definitions of the word Webmaster, but there are actually two other titles that are just as popular to people who spin the Web.
XML Conversions
Friday June 17, 2005
Learn by example, how to take an XML document that is not well-formed and invalid and turn it into a well-formed and valid document.
Search Engine Optimization Made Simple
Thursday June 16, 2005
New Article Search engine optimization can be as simple or as hard as you want it to be. These five steps make search engine optimization easy and fun. You'll have ... Read More
I've Learned HTML, What's Next?
Thursday June 16, 2005
Once you've learned HTML, what should you learn next to be a good Web developer?
XML Elements
Wednesday June 15, 2005
Learn how to use the most basic building block of XML - the element.
Attributes and XML
Tuesday June 14, 2005
Attributes allow you to describe your XML elements.
What's In a Title
Sunday June 12, 2005
The title tag is one of the most important tags on the page, but it is one that is often overlooked by beginners.
Who Uses XML?
Saturday June 11, 2005
XML might be the new big thing, but what are people really using it for?
What is Web 2.0?
Friday June 10, 2005
If you're interested in Web 2.0, then this is a great Web site to start with: What's Web 2.0? |. It's a Wiki, so that means it'll always be updating. ... Read More
Alignments
Friday June 10, 2005
Most Web pages that have fancy layouts use tables, but there are several simple attributes of tags used in nearly every Web page that can create fancy page layouts.
Do All Web Sites Need Usability Testing?
Thursday June 9, 2005
My gut answer to this question is, "yes, of course!" But as I think about it, maybe not. There are some situations where no user testing is okay or possibly ... Read More
And the Attributes
Thursday June 9, 2005
When people think of HTML they often think only of the tags, but the attributes are a vital part of the equation. These attributes are for commonly used tags, that ... Read More
Interesting Ideas on Productive Content Development
Wednesday June 8, 2005
One of the keys to good Web pages and sites that people want to return to is offering consistent, high-quality content. But trying to provide good content on a regular ... Read More
font vs CSS
Wednesday June 8, 2005
The font tag has been deprecated in favor of Cascading Style Sheets. Find out how to do all the same things as the font tag, and more with CSS.
Become a Hosting Provider
Tuesday June 7, 2005
You would be surprised at how easy it is to become a virtual hosting provider. It only takes a few minutes to add a new domain. Finding the perfect domain ... Read More
What is a Style Sheet?
Monday June 6, 2005
New Article Style sheets are used on Web pages to define the design and layout of the page - the style of the page.
When HTML is Not Enough
Sunday June 5, 2005
This great book will take you through HTML and all the elements of Web design. It's a beginners guide, but it's great for non-beginners as well. It covers many elements ... Read More
Quick JavaScript
Saturday June 4, 2005
JavaScript is a great way to add dynamic elements to your site, and these quick, simple scripts are easy to add to your pages.
Organize Your Site
Friday June 3, 2005
Spring cleaning is for more than just your house. Whether you have a large site or small, it's always a good idea to reorganize and make it easier to manage.
Adding and Uploading Images
Thursday June 2, 2005
Putting an image on a Web page is a great way to make your site more fun, but if you don't upload and link to them correctly, you'll just end ... Read More
Attracting Advertisers
Wednesday June 1, 2005
Advertising is still one of the only consistent revenue sources on the Web. But with the current advertising recession, you need to do all you can to find the advertisers ... Read More