Website Construction

Driving Directions Gadget

2009-07-08T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Bring driving directions to your website"

10 New PHP Content Management Systems(CMS)

2009-07-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

Many of my clients want to update their websites themselves, so I am continually looking at content management systems. This is a great list of PHP Content Management Systems.

45 Incredibly Useful Web Design Checklists and Questionnaires | Developer's Toolbox | Smashing Magazine

2009-06-29T17:34:00.000-07:00

"45 Incredibly Useful Web Design Checklists and Questionnaires"

Excellent check list of essential items for websites.

ContentSeed : Home

2009-06-13T20:03:00.000-07:00

"Webmasters, Developers, and Site Designers:
ContentSeed is the tool you've been looking for.

Whether you use FrontPage, Dreamweaver, GoLive, the brand-new 'Expression Web' from Microsoft, or even Notepad ContentSeed will change the way you do business.

ContentSeed works great with templates from places like Pixel Mill, Template Monster, Classy Themes, etc. It works on any server and can easily be used with shopping carts, database applications, and plain old 'static' HMTL websites."

I have been investigating content management systems. I like the look of this one. Web developer creates template, client creates content.

SiteProNews: Webmaster Tool Box

2009-03-20T12:40:00.000-07:00

"Here is a collection of what we consider 'must have' tools for webmasters. These tools will benefit any webmaster, both novices and experts alike. Arm yourself with these tools in order to achieve a more professional online presence."

Excellent collection of website tools.

Ecofont | less is more

2008-12-14T18:03:00.000-08:00

"The prints we make for our 'daily use' not only use paper, but also ink. Lots of ink! According to SPRANQ creative communications (Utrecht, The Netherlands) this is partly unnecessary. Based on a hunch of Colin Willems, SPRANQ therefore developed a new font: the Ecofont."

A green font that uses less ink.

Open Clip Art Library Drawing Together

2008-12-14T12:46:00.000-08:00

"This project aims to create an archive of user contributed clip art that can be freely used. All graphics submitted to the project should be placed into the Public Domain according to the statement by the Creative Commons."

A large collection of free clip art.

Is it Verdana? No - by-expression blog

2008-11-12T09:01:00.000-08:00

"A question that comes up frequently on many of the web design groups I belong to is 'What is the best font for the web?' Frequently followed by 'Is it Verdana?'"

Some excellent thoughts on the best fonts for web construction.

100 Web Designers to follow on Twitter | Design And Marketing Blog

2008-10-19T14:04:00.000-07:00

"If you’re looking to connect with other web designers on twitter then this 100 web designers who use twitter will help you. This Twitter List will give you a chance to follow some very talented web designers."

I distinguish between website design and website construction. This list includes both.

1stwebdesigner

2008-10-11T21:15:00.001-07:00

"1stwebdesigner is a design blog dedicated to bloggers, freelancers, web-developers and designers. Topics focus on web design,graphic design, tutorials and inspirational articles."

A very impressive collection of resources for bloggers and website builders.

Instant Eyedropper: Identify HTML-color code from any pixel of the screen with single-click and auto paste it to the clipboard

2008-10-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

"Instant Eyedropper is a free software tool for webmasters that will identify and automatically paste to the clipboard the HTML color code of any pixel on the screen with just a single mouse click."

What a clever product. I have used a number of color products, but this one by far is the easiest to use.

CJB.NET

2008-08-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

Website Construction Tutorial - Create & Build!

2008-07-29T11:05:00.000-07:00

"The purpose of this website is to explain and guide you on how to build a successful website on the internet. Whether you're a newbie or an expert wanting to construct a website, here you have all the in-depth information you need to know in order to create a decent one."

NicEdit - WYSIWYG Content Editor, Inline Rich Text Application

2008-07-26T19:58:00.000-07:00

"NicEdit is a Lightweight, Cross Platform, Inline Content Editor to allow easy editing of web site content on the fly in the browser.

NicEdit Javascript integrates into any site in seconds to make any element/div editable or convert standard textareas to rich text editing."

Password Protect a Directory Using .htaccess

2008-07-23T10:45:00.000-07:00

"the .htaccess method of protecting files and directories"

Direct explanation of protecting files and directories using .htaccess and .htpasswd

PowerPoint to Flash and E-Learning Software | iSpring Solutions for PowerPoint to Flash Conversion

2008-07-16T17:41:00.000-07:00

"Flash presentations from PowerPoint in one click! ... Accurately converts animations, transitions, videos, new styles, SmartArt and 3D objects introduced in PowerPoint 2007. "

I am not fond of flash, but I am fond of the ability to do this. Sweet.

Expression Web Tutorials - by-expression

2008-07-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

"Expression Web Tutorials

We offer a variety of tutorials in either text or video format. In some cases there maybe an ipod version available of the videos, see the bottom section of this page for a list.."

Expression Web Tutorials from an expert.
Cheryl D Wise
Microsoft MVP Expression
Author: Foundations of Microsoft Expression Web
http://by-expression.com

WordPress › Events Calendar « WordPress Plugins

2008-07-10T20:12:00.000-07:00

"Events-Calendar is a diverse replacement for the original calendar included with WordPress adding many useful functions to keep track of your events. The plugin has an easy to use admin section that displays a big readable calendar and lets you add and delete events."

Does Your Website Look Right in all Web Browsers?

2008-07-08T06:28:00.000-07:00

"If you’re website displays wrong in Web Browsers you will lose visitors. So you may be trudging along, happily working on your Internet Marketing and meanwhile you website is out there displaying wrong to thousands of surfers."

Whois Does Not Establish Domain Name Ownership | Domain Name News

2008-06-23T17:32:00.000-07:00

"“Defendants’ arguments rest on changes to the Whois records and the registration contact information for the domain name. Such records, however, are not the equivalent of statutorily-created title systems. They are privately maintained systems for providing contact information and keeping records for domain names."

The California Federal Court decision makes it clear that ownership of a domain name is not based on the whois records.

Whois Does Not Establish Domain Name Ownership | Domain Name News

2008-06-23T17:30:00.000-07:00

AjaxDaddy - Ajax Examples in Action

2008-05-25T11:01:00.000-07:00

"Welcome to AjaxDaddy.com
A large collection of nifty web 2.0 demos"

Great tools for webmasters.

Sizer

2008-05-21T22:29:00.000-07:00

"Sizer is a freeware utility that allows you to resize any window to an exact, predefined size. This is extremely useful when designing web pages, as it allows you to see how the page will look when viewed at a smaller size. The utility is also handy when compiling screen-shots for documentation, using Sizer allows you to easily maintain the same window size across screen grabs."

A valuable utility.

Web Templates, Flash Templates, Website Templates Design - Template Monster

2008-05-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

"Template Monster website templates, flash templates and other products are ready-made web designs, that can be used as a basis for fast and high-quality website. Our website templates, flash templates and all other products are completely customizable and ready for immediate download."

All templates; all the time.

Domain name auctions to purchase quality expired and deleting names

2008-05-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

"The right domain name can take your business to the next level.

Find it at SnapNames, the world's leading source of domain names, and market of choice for top domain professionals."