Top 10 Most Popular Web Design Articles of 2006

1. Rounded Corners Using CSS and No Images

Everyone is bored of boxy CSS designs. But you can round the corners using just CSS - no images. This article explains how.

2. CSS Layouts Can Use More than Just the Div Tag

One of the most common tags to use when building a CSS layout is the div tag. But it's possible, and in some ways better, to use other tags where it's appropriate.

3. What is a Podcast? Podcasting MP3s Internet Broadcasting

This article got a lot of play with designers who just learned about podcasting recently. Now, it seems like nearly every site on the Internet has RSS even if they don't have a podcast.

4. CSS Positioning - Using CSS to Layout Your Web Pages

CSS layout is starting to catch on now that Web browsers support it more readily. There are still holdouts who only use tables, but you can learn CSS layout techniques with this article.

5. CSS Editing Software: Which One is Right for You?

With the popularity of my I decided to do a similar one for CSS editors. It has proved to be popular as well.

6. What is Web 2.0?

When CNN is referring to Web 2.0 you know that it's something you should know about. And this article will help explain it to you.

7. Creating a Useful Page Not Found or 404 Error Page

I wrote this article when my company was struggling with updating our 404 page. Ironically, I don't think they've gone live with the new 404 page even 9 months after we redesigned it. Oh well, it's a good idea at least.

8. Fixed Width Layouts Versus Liquid Layouts - CSS Web Layouts

People have very strong opinions about which is better fixed or liquid layouts. I know that fixed designs are easier to build but I like liquid better for larger monitors.

9. CSS FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Cascading Style Sheets

CSS is getting really big. It took a while to catch on, partially because of poor browser support. But now that it has caught on, people are really starting to like it.

10. CSS Drop Shadows - Learn How to Build CSS Drop Shadows

Drop shadows with CSS is the last item on this list, but it's certainly not the least. It's a lot of fun and can really dress up a Web site. Now if we can only get browser support for text shadows!