Home | Developer Articles | Web Design Tips | Web Design Topics      Software Reviews | Resources | Directory | Site Map      Web Design Smart Tips: Never Delete a Webpage Links That Don't Look Like Links Shrink Image Sizes Design for the Smallest Screen Size Aid Those who Can't See Images Don't Ignore White Space Always Interlace your GIF(c) Images More Resources: Need help developing websites? Looking for HTML tips and tricks? You've come to the right place. We have many great web development tips revolving around HTML, design, and more! Web Design Topics Clever Web Designing Hints By Maricon Williams Abstract: Some software tools are claiming that designing is easy as 123 and that they will produce the pages for you. Unfortunately, a number of web designers are victimized by this marketing gimmick. The results are obvious. A number of operating systems have pages that are not seen properly by the intended surfers. Some are unreadable. Some are difficult to navigate. Most of them do not serve their purpose. Great Banner Ads Only Need Simple Things By Granny's Mettle Abstract: To create your own great banner, you only need five (5) simple things: Size according to standards. Always keep to the standards. Having a bold, huge banner would look good and attract more attention than any graphic design ever would. Nevertheless, if everybody is doing it, what would be different about you then? As one designer have said: "I know that if your ad is slightly larger it may get more attention but if we all start doing this where will it stop." Sticking to the standards is quite the norm. Some sites would even require you to create your banner according to the regular standards of. So it is still better to design your banner this way than to revise it later on. Components of a Fantastic Web Site By David Bell Abstract: So you've finally decided it's time to create your own web site. After all, your friends and business associates have one and you don't want to be left behind on the Information Super Highway. Great web sites all have a few common elements about them, and that's what I'll be discussing here. It's usually a good idea to plan the site out on paper before even touching your PC. It can be difficult to come up with content staring at a blank computer screen, so get out an old fashioned pen and paper and let those creative juices flow. Successful Web Development: 10 Key Elements By Paul Stefanski Abstract: There are many elements that are key to successful web development. There is no arguing that elements of talent such as graphic design, writing, and technical expertise are important. In the long run, however, it is the elements that are not directly associated with web development that determine a website's success. For the beginner, it is important to have a broader view of success. Tips on Website Design By Stephen Hill Abstract: In this article I will give a few tips of where to find a low cost web design company and also about the best ways of producing a quality website. How many people or companies are advertising their services for website design? The answer is a great deal. They surely can not all be asking for huge sums of money to build and design websites. There must be some who offer cheap, affordable websites. Flash Web Design - The Wave of the Future? By Michael Turner Abstract: There are two camps when it comes to flash web design, those who believe it is the wave of the future and those who do not. To decide which camp you want to be part of, you of course need to learn a little bit about flash web design and try it out as well to see how you feel. The following overview on flash web design should help you form at least a basic opinion about flash web design and whether it is here to stay or not. 7 Reasons Why Using CSS is a Must By Michael Turner Abstract: CSS is a new option for website designers that have been using HTML and tables for most of their web designing careers. Of course, it is a huge change and requires learning a new language and skill, however most people are saying CSS is worth it and it will give you more control, options, and is easier to edit. Consider the following 7 reasons why using CSS is a must and see if it convinces you to change your method of web design.