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By Jennifer Kyrnin

12/20/99 - Frames FAQ
Common questions about frames and the answers.

12/13/99 - Table Tricks
There is more to tables than just columns and rows.

12/06/99 - Why Databases?
Why would you want to create a database driven site?

11/29/99 - Review: Perseus Software Survey Solutions
Create and manage professional surveys on your Web site without needing HTML or CGI.

11/22/99 - Grab 'Em Quick
The first page of your site is where you hook your readers or lose them forever. Make it fit your site, your readers, and yourself.

11/16/99 - More Meta Tags
You can use meta tags for more than just search engines. Move people around your site.

11/08/99 - Browserisms - Two Browser Specific Tricks
Iframes and layers allow you to tailor your pages to IE or Netscape specifically.

11/06/99 - Going Beyond Plain Text
Learn how to use special characters in your Web pages to display more than just what's on the keyboard

11/01/99 - Web Pages for Everyone
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.

10/18/99 - Frames Tips
Open your frames links in the frame you want them to open in. Plus, learn how to make your framed pages "friendly".

10/11/99 - Changing Text Color Dynamically
And do it in both browsers. Use the DHTML to acheive text rollovers.

10/06/99 - Web Criticism
Learn how to evaluate Web pages in an objective an useful fashion.

09/27/99 - Why Validate Your HTML
HTML validators are a powerful and easy way to make sure that your HTML is viewable and looks right to most readers.

09/20/99 - How Are You Being Served?
If you know what Web server your site is running on, you can take advantage of it's features. Learn how to choose the right server for you.

09/13/99 - Searching Your Site
Give your site some extra functionality by adding search engine capabilities to your Web site.

08/30/99 - Magic with Meta Tags
Meta tags can help improve your standing in search engines. Find out if you're adding them correctly.

08/25/99 - Why Create an Online Community
Community is a great way to increase interest in your site, and keep people coming back.

08/16/99 - Useful URLs
If your URL is short and easy to use, people will return to your site, as they will remember the address.

08/02/99 - Beyond CGI to ColdFusion
Learn how you can create dynamic data-driven Web pages quickly with ColdFusion.

07/26/99 - HTML Forms Tutorial - Method, Mailto Forms, and Multiple Pages
Using forms can be difficult, but if you know how to do these trickier elements you'll be all set.

07/19/99 - HTML Forms Tutorial - Textarea and Select
Once you have mastered the textarea and select form input fields, you'll have all you need to make well crafted forms.

07/12/99 - HTML Forms Tutorial - The INPUT Tag
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.

07/06/99 - HTML Forms Tutorial (Part 1)
Add interactivity to your site with HTML forms.

06/28/99 - Pre-Processed HTML
Enhance your Web pages while reducing your workload with HTML pre-processors.

06/21/99 - Data Driven Web Pages
Using a database to create a Web page makes your site more dynamic, and easier for you to maintain.

06/07/99 - Content and E-Commerce
Examine three popular e-commerce sites to see how you can bring repeat visitors to your site, and from there, sales.

05/24/99 - What to Write About?
Content is important, but if you can't think what to write about, here are some ways to get ideas.

05/10/99 - What do the Accessibility Guidelines Mean to Me?
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!

05/03/99 - Survey Says!
What do the readers of this site prefer? Are you using the same editors, browsers, etc? And is your job title in parity?

04/19/99 - Cross Browser DHTML
Here are four options you have for creating cross-platform Dynamic HTML Web pages.

04/12/99 - Dynamic HTML References
Dynamic HTML is fun and exciting, and with these references, you can get started quickly.

04/05/99 - A Perl Library
If you add these four books to your library, you will have all you need to learn and use Perl effectively.

03/22/99 - HotDog Pro
A powerful HTML editor, HotDog Pro has all the features of a text HTML editor, with some great built-in features like a WYSIWYG editor.

03/15/99 - Form Validation
If you have an HTML form, how can you be sure that they answer all the questions you want answered?

03/08/99 - Using CGI to Upload Files
Uploading files with a CGI takes more than just the <input type="file"> tag.

02/22/99 - Using Forms and CGI
Learn to use Perl to write scripts that handle form data. A simple form to email script is examined.

02/15/99 - The Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Learn about how CGI works and how to add interactivity to your Web pages.

02/08/99 - Using Style Classes and IDs
You can use CSS across multiple tags or multiple styles across one tag.

02/01/99 - Using CSS Site Wide
The primary strength of CSS is to make your site consistent. This article shows you how.

01/25/99 - Using Cascading Style Sheets
Learn the syntax of styles and some of the commonly used attributes.

01/18/99 - Beginning Cascading Style Sheets
CSS can help you control the look and feel of your site, with ease.

01/01/99 - A New Year's Resolution
Make the resolution to build or improve your Web site. These tips will help.

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