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Most used fonts in web designing - ...ancy font. Avoid this if at all possible. Several system fonts have been created to display well on web pages. If you use a special font and the per...
Introduction to Web Accessibility - ...nter. It annoys even though it might not be truly painful. In contrast, visitors won’t even notice how successful an interface is if we do our...
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Guidelines for understanding web design and web development (10/18/2011)
(...) While information seriously isn't accordingly communicated the website design may not get enough focus on the points that are quite relevant in engaging the online website visitors. A website is in fact probably to interact the approaching towards the online website visitors just the moment the website layout is merely quite pleasant.
When the website layout does not entice the visitors then the probability is that the readers are probably to back away in the websites. (...)
How a usable and navigable website should look like (03/16/2011)
(...) It may also mean breaking up long articles and ensuring that important content is at the top the page where it will load first.
Speed of access to content - This is when the much-vaunted 3-click rule comes in - no important content should be more than 3 clicks from the webpage. Some standards even say that it should be no more than two clicks. (...)
What is a web host and how to choose one for your site (03/16/2011)
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Your choice of server is determined by how much money you have available at the start and how much you intend to grow in the future. In my opinion, for commercial sites, free hosting is a total waste of time. Your users are likely to get blasted with annoying pop-ups every time they surf to your page, it's going to be impossible to get a good position in a search engine, and also you don't even get a real business URL. (...)
Creating content for both your visitors and the search engines (03/14/2011)
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Content on the Page
When you're putting content on the page, consider that web users don't prefer to scroll all that much. You may get one or two down-scrolls from them although not three or four. It's the online same as putting newspaper content at the top. (...)
Design a website following some easy steps (03/13/2011)
(...) As well as for your website to be effective, it most provide an exceptional experience to your customers. They must find what they're searching for and a tiny bit more.
If you don't yet possess a website, you need to get right down to business. (...)
Introduction to Web Accessibility (06/27/2010)
(...) This is why a program’s user interface cannot be complex to achieve simple results, but it can be complex to achieve complex results (as long as such results aren’t needed very often).”
One of the ongoing themes of this article is accessibility, also called universal design, which refers to providing access for all users regardless of physical abilities. As we go through each article, we will look at accessibility guidelines that relate to the topic at hand. (...)
Shop drawing liability: Review process and 3D structural modeling (06/12/2010)
(...) The Architect/engineer is not obligated to review any shop drawing unless it has been reviewed by the contractor. This is also done to weed out the submittals that are seriously missing significant information, or do not agree with the contractor's means and methods.
With the advancement of computer-aided drafting and 3D modeling technologies, and electronic submittals and review processes, positive steps have been taken to enhance the overall process of shop drawings. (...)
How to set up and edit the MySQL database (01/26/2010)
(...) Most of the information will be valid for older versions, but you may notice some differences if you aren't using WordPress 2.6.
Now that all the prep work is done, you're ready to get your hands messy with a little WordPress code. (...)
How to efficiently manage user accounts and profiles in WordPress Blogs (01/26/2010)
(...) When you open this panel, it lists only one user, called admin, but all the users of your WordPress Blog will be listed here eventually. You'll use this panel to add new users and to change the profiles of existing users.
Changing a user profile
You can change a user's profile in either of two ways:
Editing yourself. (...)
Tips for future proofing your WordPress Blog (01/26/2010)
(...) Something to keep in mind: Should your WordPress Blog succeed, there's a chance that you'll be known by your WordPress Blog's name. In some circles I am known as Blankbaby, which a weaker man might not be able to handle. Name your WordPress Blog well. (...)
Reading is another aspect of blogging (01/26/2010)
(...) So when people visit your blog's index page, they see a page full of whatever information you want to give them, with a hyperlink to another page that is, for all intents and purposes, your WordPress Blog. This option makes it a breeze to create a dynamic site with content that's easy to update. If you decide to set up your WordPress Blog in this manner, but you don't see any pages listed in the Front Page and Posts Page drop-down menus, there's a simple explanation: You have to create the pages before you complete these settings. (...)
Settings to help you reduce comment spam (01/26/2010)
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Allow Link Notifications from Other Blogs. This features tells your blog to accept, and display, the trackbacks and pingbacks that other blogs send to your WordPress Blog.
Allow People to Post Comments on the Article. (...)
How to create a website that looks good (01/14/2010)
(...) For example, if you are building a website for your bowling team, consider the content first. Your team wants to have member profiles, a schedule, results from past matches, and the team logo. Let those things guide your design of the website. (...)
Most used fonts in web designing (01/14/2010)
(...) (Some things are never easy!)
A good rule of thumb regarding fonts is to not specify fonts at all unless necessary. If you have to use a font, make sure it is a system font. Finally, if you NEED to use a font you know is not a system font, turn the text into an image. (...)
Recommended tools for image text and FTP for a web designer (01/14/2010)
(...) Don’t just look at the alternatives though; sometimes open source creates programs the mainstream software companies have not thought up yet, such as podcasting and peer-to-peer utilities. The sites then give you links that go directly to the latest versions of the utilities where you can download them.
Open Source Windows - http://www. (...)
What pages and advertising should my website have (01/14/2010)
(...) Provide the best site you can to your visitors.
Content should be unique - Don’t just be a repeater; be an innovator. Even if you are reposting what someone else has posted, tell us what you think of it; give us your take. (...)
How to create a MySpace profile to build your Social networking experience (01/14/2010)
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Social networking might be seen as something that is for young people, but more people of all ages and backgrounds are using social networks.
This section covers three of the biggest social networks and how to sign up, create a profile, and connect with others. If you are already a member of any of these sites you should review the section to make sure you are getting the most out of your social network experience. (...)
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