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By Jennifer Kyrnin

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01/31/2012 What is the History API
Learn more about the History API, a new HTML5 API that helps web designers control the browser history so that web pages can be more usable for readers.

01/30/2012 What are Microformats?
Microformats are a way of making your HTML more computer-readable or semantic. Microformats use existing, valid HTML tags and attributes to add semantic data to your web pages. Learn how to use microformats to make your web pages more semantic.

01/24/2012 CSS Transformations versus Transitions
There are two CSS3 properties that people confuse. They are very different, but if you use them in the wrong place they won't work. Learn the difference between CSS3 transitions and transformations.

01/23/2012 CSS Transformations
Learn how to transform your HTML elements to make them look different on the page using just CSS. You can rotate, skew, scale, and translate (move) your elements using the CSS3 transform property.

01/18/2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards 2012
Nominate and vote for your favorite web designs, editors, hosting, and more.

01/16/2012 CSS Transitions
Learn how to animate the changes on your websites with CSS transitions.

01/15/2012 Internet Explorer CSS Filters
CSS filters are a tool that Microsoft created for Internet Explorer to handle some features like opacity and so on. But it’s a bad idea to use filters, even if all your users use IE.

01/06/2012 Where to Place Scripts in Your Web Documents for Optimal Display
A common mistake that many web developers make is to put all their JavaScript in the HEAD of the document. This is what we were taught, but it can affect the speed of pages downloading. Instead, get in the habit of putting your scripts last. This article explains why this is important and gives some tips for how to adjust your scripts so that they will work even if they are loaded last.

01/01/2012 How to Write a Web Design Proposal
Learn how to write a proposal to help you land your next web design client. A good proposal both helps your clients understand what you're offering and the costs involved, but also acts like a pre-contract to help you secure clients.

01/01/2012 How to Use the HTML5 HGROUP Element
The HTML5 HGROUP element allows you to collect multiple headings into one outline segment. This makes your pages more accessible and the HTML5 outlines they generate easier to read. Learn how to use the HTML HGROUP element.

01/01/2012 Where Should CSS Be Placed in an HTML Document?
You may know there are three different ways you can include style sheets in your web pages, but do you know how to choose the best method for the job? Find out how to choose the best method for what your page or site needs.

01/01/2012 CSS3 Shadows: Box Shadows and Text Shadows
Learn how to create shadows on text and other elements with CSS3. This article explains how to use the CSS3 properties box-shadow and text-shadow and their browser extensions.

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