Web Authoring Resources, Software and Tutorials

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  • Who Owns Your Images? Make Sure You Do! - Just because you bought it doesn't mean you can use it.
  • Special Characters in HTML - How to Access Special and International Chatacters in the Latin-1 Character Set
  • The Eggman's Concise Guide to A Successful Website
  • What Every Webmaster Needs To Know About Copyright
  • Chart of HTML Error Codes and What They Mean (Error 404, etc)
  • Hexadecimal Color Codes Explained
  • Hexadecimal Numbers Explained
  • Spider Food: Teaching you how to gain top ranking with the search engines is what Spider-Food is all about. In about an hour of your time they'll cover the techniques that search optimization specialists use to get professional results
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    The Web Developers Virtual LibraryThe Web Developers Virtual Library is for webmasters, web designers, Internet developers, and online publishers.

    The WDVL is a collection of articles and links to information about developing World Wide Web sites. The main sections are Authoring, Internet, Location, Multimedia, Web Reference, and Software. It includes in-depth tutorials on the software technology available and pointers to additional resources, such as the language standards and other web sites with expertise in the particular field.

    passador.com is an idea of Marien Brethouwer, Sjoerd Oostendorp and Dennis Woudt, in Beverwijk, The Netherlands. During the last years of developing websites and -applications they found lots of useful resources for internet developers. The sites are categorized into strategy, creation and technology. Navigation will take a bit of getting used to, but the links are excellent.

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    The Accredited Registrar Directory
    Alphabetical Listing of Registrars by Company/Organization Name

    The information that appears for each registrar, including the referral web address and contact information, has been provided by each individual registrar.

    HTML and Web Page Authoring Tutorials

    BUILDER.COM, the site for site builders, pulls together everything CNET has for Web builders. 
      They begin with a brand-new review of the top Java development tools: Sun's Java Development Kit, Microsoft's Visual J++ and Symantec's Visual Cafe Pro. Their in-depth comparison will help you find the best Java tool for you. Plus, their handy decision maker can fine-tune your product choice if your needs are unique. 
      You'll also find reviews of Web software and hardware for professionals, useful HTML tips and tricks, Web design hints, the latest news of interest to Web developers, and much more. Plus, CNET's new "software central" section has links to the hottest Web-building software.

     

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    Click here! URL Redirection, Guestbook, Chatrooms, Counters, Web Stats
    More For Free at thegovernment.com
    WebMonkey Main Page
    HotWired    		 Webmonkey's Crash Courses

    "If you want to learn the ins and outs of Web development without wasting your time, we've got just the thing for you. Webmonkey's crash courses are written by world-class developers to give you a solid understanding of subjects like JavaScript, stylesheets, and the design process, usually in just one week. The emphasis is on getting your hands dirty, so dig in!"

    Some of the titles include . . .

  • Squishy's Crash Course in Information Architecture (Five Parts)
  • Site Optimization Tutorial (Four Parts)
  • The Foundations of Web Design (Three Parts)
  • Anatomy of a Redesign(Five Parts)
  • Crash Course in Serving Ads (Five Parts)
  • The Web Isn't for Everyone ... Yet (Three Parts)
  • Taylor's Dynamic HTML Tutorial (Five Parts)
  • Dreamweaver Walk-Through (Two Parts)
  • Mulder's Stylesheets Tutorial (Five Parts)
  • Photoshop Crash Course (Six Parts)
  • Animation Tutorial (Seven Parts)
  • Intro to Flash (Two Parts)
  • Adam's Multimedia Tutorial (Eight Parts)
  • Thau's Basic JavaScript Tutorial (Five Parts)
  • Thau's Advanced JavaScript Tutorial (Five Parts)
  • Web Database Crash Course (Five Parts)

    • Other Featured Items of Interest to the Web Developer
    * JavaScript Made Easy (easyjavascript.com) provides visitors with script templates that may be used on many different kinds of Web sites, intranets, and so on.
    * JavaScript Developer Central from Netscape - "JavaScript is the scripting language of the Internet. It is the most popular scripting language on the World Wide Web and is used in hundreds of thousands of Web pages. JavaScript is the "glue" which binds together HTML elements, JavaScript scripts, Java applets, and plug-ins and allows these objects to communicate and interoperate.
    * Browserola claims to be the world's first and only "browser emulator"; It's a Windows program that enables Web authors to see how their pages look in a variety of Web browsers without having to have those browsers installed.
    It requires Windows 95 or NT 4.0 and a frames-capable browser.
    * The Eggman's Concise Guide to Creating a Successful Website
    The Top Mistakes Made by By New Web Developers
    (And Waaayyy Too Many Veterans as Well)
    * What Every Webmaster Needs To Know About Copyright - A short summary of answers to the most frequently asked questions from my seminars and public appearances. Checked For Accuracy By The I.P. Lawyers.
    * The C-Net CSS Tutorial is a great learning resource for those unfamiliar with using Cascading Style Sheets.

     

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    Some Additional Tutorials and References

  • A Beginner's Guide to URLs
  • A Beginner's Guide to HTML
  • The Netscape Frames Tutorial From Newbie Net
  • HTML Quick Reference
  • Netscape Extensions to HTML
  • A Tutorial for Creating Forms
  • How do they do that with HTML?

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    Webmaster References

     

    Designing a Web Site Development Agreement
    "Commercially developed Web Sites are relatively new. The technology of the Web and the commercial need for Web Sites has developed much faster than the law. The legal framework for Web Site development projects has not had time to evolve into conventional formats and workable standard form agreements. On the other hand, the basic issues that should be considered and addressed in any Web Site development agreement are fairly easy to identify, and should be considered by developers and their customers before they embark on any site development project."  

    Excerpted From "Designing A Web Site Development Agreement" 
    By Robert T. Daunt of Davis & Schroeder, The I.P. Lawyers.

    This excellent paper includes: 

  • What Type Of Web Site Development Contract Works Best?
  • What Type Of Web Site Development Contract Works Best?
  • How Do You Judge The Business Risks Of Doing A Project?
  • What Is The Legal Framework Of Your Contract?
  • What Are Some Of The Principal Copyright And Trademark Issues That Need To Be Considered In Designing Your Agreement?
  • How Can A Formal Written Web Site Development Agreement Help?
  • What Are The Differences Between A Good Agreement And Bad Agreement?
  • Do You Need A Lawyer?
  • How Can You Tell If You Have A Balanced Agreement?

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  • Webmaster Reference Library This repository of information contains a large number of links to high quality information sources. It boasts over 700 carefully selected and annotated web sites plus original articles. A must see for anyone involved in HTML development. If you are into JavaScript, THIS is the place to go!
  • WebMaster Magazine is an Excellent WWW Development Resource
     
  • WebMaster's Notebook A collection of links to articles and references that span a large number of topics associated with building a web site. The "Tools for the Webmaster" feature contains a number of essential links for the beginner and professional alike.
     
  • The webmaster-l list provides a forum for discussion and information exchange concerning the role, responsibilities, activities, knowledge, skills, and concerns of Webmasters and others who are involved with Internet and Web server site building and maintenance including content development, design, implementation, system administration, scripting, programming, internetworking, and other activities related to a variety of servers, clients, objects, programs, and applications operating across Intranets, the Internet, or computer networks generally.
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    At The Webmaster's Toolbox you can find the tools to create and maintain a Web site. You can browse by indexed titles, each with a short description of their operation. Then you can follow the links to learn more, or in most cases download the software for a trial run.

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    HTML References

    SandiaNational Laboratories HTML Reference Guide 

    Here Is a Link to an Excellent RGB Hex Triplet Color Chart Which Will Become an Indispensable Reference for Figuring Out Hex Color Codes Used in Background and Font Color Tags. If You Capture This For Local Use, Please Drop the Author a Note of Appreciation. 

  • WWW-Infobase A nicely formatted reference on many broad topics, ranging from building a web site, to software for use with the WWW. Their "New and Interesting" section seems to be updated at least every month, and has some sources that are otherwise buried in other references (for better or worse).
     
  • Current Issues in User Interface Design. A Great Collection of Articles from Sun Microsystems.\
     
  • WebMonkey from Wired Magazine Is .. hmmmm..Just Go There, You'll be Glad You Did.
     
  • The WWW Developer's Virtual Library may well be the best repository of technical web knowledge online. In addition to the huge number of links to sites of interest to web developers there are also tutorials, job listings, and demos of working web software.
     
  • How To Create High-Impact Documents with HTML
     
  • The Netscape Communications Universe
     
  • Lynx help - Lynx is a Text Based Web Browser for Those With Non-Graphical or Shell Access to The Internet

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    HTML Standards

  • Internet technologies, including those of the World Wide Web, are defined by semi-formal collaborative bodies called Working Groups. There are many dozens of these groups, covering everything from the HTML language to HTTP to new versions of the TCP/IP Internet protocols.
     
  • HTML Working and Background Materials - HTML is a markup language for hypertext which is understood by all WWW clients. This is an overview of all HTML specifications and developments.
     
  • The Internet Society is a non-governmental International organization for global cooperation and coordination for the Internet and its internetworking technologies and applications.
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    C.G.I.

    Common Gateway Interface (CGI) Information
    Including Scripts You Can Study and Use

    Matt's Script Archive Is Another Excellent Collection of Clock, Counter and Form Scripts and a Source for Custom Programming.
     

  • The CGI Resource Index has pointers to over 1200 scripts, tutorials and more.
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    Java and Other Language References
    "Java is to JavaScript as a Butterfly is to a Stick of Butter"

    JAVA & JAVASCRIPT
    (No Relation)

    JavaScripts.com
    "We currently house over 2593 scripts. Each has been written or
    uploaded by a member of this site. Many have been written by
    JavaScript professionals. "

     

    The "Official" Javascript Online Documents
    Stolen From The Newsgroup: comp.lang.javascript
    if Your Newsreader is Broken or Nonexistent, try http://www.deja.com/ for All Your USENET Needs

    JavaScript Made Easy (easyjavascript.com) provides visitors with script templates that may be used on many different kinds of Web sites, intranets, and so on.

    JavaScript FAQ's From Yahoo

    Lots of Handy Scripts You Can Use from Yahoo

    Of Course, Don't Forget WebMonkey for Tutorials On About Anything Nerdy

    Netscape's JavaScript
    JavaScript Developer Central from Netscape - "JavaScript is the scripting language of the Internet. It is the most popular scripting language on the World Wide Web and is used in hundreds of thousands of Web pages. JavaScript is the "glue" which binds together HTML elements, JavaScript scripts, Java applets, and plug-ins and allows these objects to communicate and interoperate.
    The Official Netscape Javascript Documentation <-- lives here-->
    Internet Explorer's JavaScript (Sort of)
    http://www.microsoft.com/scripting/default.htm?/scripting/jscript/default.htm
    http://www.microsoft.com/msdn/sdk/inetsdk/help/c-frame.htm?default.htm

    The Real Thing - JAVA

    JavaWorld - is an on-line magzine for Java-related issues. The Toolbox and Nuts & Bolts sections often have interesting and useful discussions on Java.

    Gamelan - maintains a large repository of Java applets and applications, sorted by type and rated. A nice site if you're browsing around for what Java can do.

    The Java Tutorial From Sun Provides a Starting Point for Self Taught JAVA Programmers

    The Java Boutique is a resource for Internet users that would like to add Java Applets to their own Web sites. It currently houses more than 100 working Applets, along with instructions for downloading and including them in other Web pages.

    PERL

    The Perl Language Home Page
    With Good Information For Those Wanting To Learn PERL

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    Help In Marketing Your Page
    "If You Build a Field, They Will Come,
    But If You Build A Website, You Gotta Advertise!"

    Banner Exchange Programs Like LinkExchange Are Great
    If You Don't Mind The Other People's Ads


     

    Search Engine Watch SearchEngineWatch
    The Ultimate Search Engine Authority
    NOTE: Almost all of the "We Submit Your Site to a Bazillion Engines, Directories, etc." are pretty "Generic." That's not to say that they have no use, and they are usually worth the money. REMEMBER, HOWEVER . . .

    There are really only about Ten search engines that REALLY Count! --- So here's what you do!

    1. CAREFULLY Craft Your Pages, META Tags, Paragraph Text, Headers and Titles to be relevant to your mission statement
    2. Be Certain that Frame Control Pages have META Tags and <NOFRAMES> sections as well.
    3. SUBMIT to the "Big Ten" Yourself!
    4. THENuse one of these services to "Catch the Rest."
    META tags: Controlling how your Web page is indexed - From Altavista

    META Master 2000 - META Master is the pefect utility for correctly implementing and and formatting meta tags. META Master will help you improve your search engine ranking by taking the guesswork out of making your meta tags. Free HTML editor included in the program. A must have for all webmasters.

    Link Trader - Link Trader is a reciprocal link checking program. Link Trader is a database driven 32-bit application that will store all the URL's of the web sites that are linking to you and it will scan these web sites and look for the link back to your site. You can specify both the URL of the linking page as well as the code they are using to link to you.

    Web Robots are programs that traverse the Web automatically. Some people call them Web Wanderers, Crawlers, or Spiders. These pages have further information about these Web Robots.
    The Web Robots FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Web Robots, from Web users, Web authors, and Robot implementors.
    Robots Exclusion Find out what you can do to direct robots that visit your Web site.
    A List of Robots A database of currently known robots, with descriptions and contact details.
    The Robots Mailing List An archived mailing list for discussion of technical aspects of designing, building, and operating Web Robots.
    Articles and Papers Background reading for people interested in Web Robots
    Related Sites Some references to other sites that concern Web Robots.

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