Web Site Design and Development

Web Site Development Resources and References

Webmasters References, Resources and Tools

At one time this was the only index on the site with linked pages to references and resources for the topics listed in the Related Directories heading. As the page grew I have added new directories. Many webmasters have this page bookmarked so the related links area is just a convenience for them. 

Use this link to jump to the information not contained in the Related Directories heading.

Related Directories:

Almost all of the directories below have articles and tools developed or written by Da' Tmeister. The references and resources have all been reviewed before they are added to the database so in a sense this is a miniature version of yahoo! I seldom if ever add links to sites that have solicited them. I am adding a Reciprocal Link program to the site (or may have added by the time you read this), however at this time it is still in development.

Search Engine Placement Index:
References, resources and tools for optimizing your site rankings on search engines. This index will soon have prototypes of programs in development for analyzing, monitoring and reporting search engine positions.

Email Directory:
This entire directory will be helpful in promoting your site in discussion lists, newsgroups and publishing your own ezine/newsletter. 

Site Development & Style & Content Tutorials:
Not a lot here but there are a few articles that may be of interest to novice developers. The integration articles and tools may be helpful as well.

HTML:
References and resources for HTML. I will be adding a search program that will search the HTML documentation for keywords.

Internet Scripting: 
About two and a half years ago I started a journey that is the primary reason this site has not been updated. It started with a course on internet scripting and from there I have been honing my programming skills. 

My new found knowledge has enabled me to build a  database driven site and add functionality for newsletter publishing and distribution. Most of the 100 or so programming links I have will soon be in this index. For now it is mainly what used to be on the HTML page under CGI, java etc. 

Promotion:
The promotion index has almost everything you need to promote a website. Many of the new tools in development will be automating or tracking activities covered in the index.

Marketing:
Marketing references and resources. 

Webmaster T's Development Articles

How Do I Make My Site Pay Off
Tips for web integration and making/saving money without a single sale.
Site developer Discusses Cross browser Compatibility, Dhtml and open standards
One of T's diatribes about browsers and compatibility.

Webmaster T's Reviewed Resources and References

Internet Law

lawgirl.com
The only site on this subject that didn't put me to sleep! A tutorial that walks you through the copyright procedure (US International to come) step by step with links to the appropriate form for your type of copyright.
Ivan Hoffman Attorney at Law
Ivan has written some informative articles on contracts, copyright and other information useful to web publishers and authors. A definite must for all developers!!
Brad Templeton
Brad has written two good articles. One on copyright and one on copyright myths. Both are very useful.
Thomson and Thomson
References for trademarks and other related information.
Brint.Com
Lots of information on intellectual property and cyber-publishing law.
HWG Legal Document Archive
There are a couple of sample contracts and some information on Digital Copyright.
EFF Intellectual Property and Copyright
A large number of articles on intellectual property and copyrights.
Gareth's Contract
A member of a list I receive posted this contract for developers to use.
Geoffrey Gussi
A law student provides Website Development Agreements.
Cyberlaw.Com
An article on the new names for domains and some info on how the disputes will be handled and by whom.
Provider.Com
This is the best site for web design contracts that I have seen, if you know a better one drop me a line.
Digital Demographics
A couple of articles here on contracts and global top level domain dispute resolution policies.
HK Law.Com
A good article for merchants putting a site up on their own without professional help.

Web Development Ezines/Newsletters

John Labovitz's E-zine List
Jim Wilson passed this one along in the Virtual Promote Gazette and suggested that marketers and promoters that don't watch these and their competitors sites is missing the boat on loads of useful information. As usual he's right on!!
Web Techniques
An e-zine covering different aspects of web site design.
ZD Net
Another of my favorites sign up for Team Anchordesk and get all the headlines from the mag in your mailbox.
Cnet
One of my favorites! I suggest getting the headlines from their e-mail service, saves a lot of time.
Webmaster Magazine
Lots of good stuff.
Java World
An excellent zine on java and is another that you can get the headlines sent to you by e-mail.
Net Profit
An e-zine dedicated to marketing.
iWorld Magazine
Great online magazine. Internet headlines and related articles.
Net Revenue
An e-zine published by Bruce Gabrielle featuring articles on marketing at successful web sites!

Free Webmaster Resources

Netscape World
Article on password protecting.
Analog
This is a free log analysis program that is as good or better then any of the shareware programs available. It is usable on all platforms as well.
Free Form.Com
Great site that generates a free form for you that doesn't require access to cgi.
markwelch.com
Largest list of free counters and web trackers I have seen anywhere.
Zunas' Free Stuff
Loads of free doo-dadds and some good worthwhile stuff.
NetMind
A long list of freebies available on the net. Not exactly doo-dadds but stuff like free fax services, e-mail re-mailer which is totally anonymous and can't be traced. Great for posts to Usenet groups
CGI Free
A free HTML and CGI editor, some free scripts.
Para chat
You can add chat to your web page using this script only drawback is it only runs on java enabled browsers. No server required or special programs to download.
Excite
You can get a search feature here if you have full access to your server. It's free too!!!

Web site Testing

Browser Stats and Simulation

Web Monster.Net
This page enables you to check your page in different monitor sizes which is real handy if you want to test a page that you have done something like the magic border on.
BrowserCaps
This site has lots of information on what browsers are supporting.
Browser.Com
A site for downloads and tips about different browsers. Subscribe to the newsletter it's a great way to stay on top of browser releases and developers tips.
Window Size
This page enables you to check your page at different window sizes or gives you an idea how your page looks in different monitor sizes.
Browser Watch
Browser statistics and information.
NavRoad Offline Browser
Great for showing work to a client or for quickly browsing a number of sites offline.
Webmonkey Browser Kit
Information on what different browsers support.
Web Page Backward Compatability Viewer
Excellent for checking what a page looks like in older browsers.
Free Loader
The best of the offline site browsers and to boot it's freeware.
Web Whacker
An offline browser that I have heard good things about. It's not free but.…

Validation

Net Mechanic
This site provides a number of validation and tools to test your page before publishing.
Doctor HTML
The doctor is a great place to do several things at once and get an idea of how your page will load. Site can also be used to identify broken links!!
Bobby
This site enables you to check your site for compatibility to several browsers, gives load times and checks your page for access by blind netizens. By far the best page I have found for testing pages in several browsers!!!
Spyglass
Free download of this offline validator is a good idea. There is information on document types too.

Color Checkers and Web Palette

Korax ColourDrop
This is a great little piece of freeware for managing and deciding colors. Gives you both the hex and RGB code for all colors, and some special palletes which are very convenient. I use this regularly when starting projects and I'm deciding upon the colors to be used. Spend a few minutes with the program and you have a great way to preview what the colors will look like on a web page. This company also is where my servers were co-located for well over a year. I highly recommend them if you're looking for co-location in Toronto.
Shoestring Dicer
A great little app that slices and dices an image and produces html code that you use to put it back together on the page creating seamless images. Works great and the price is right, it's freeware!
GifWizard
Use this online service to check your images for file size and reducing the monsters.
ColorMaker
Great for checking the colors when using a tiled image for a background.
Dougs Home page
A list of colors with their respective rgb code very useful for choosing colors.
Iowa University
Karla Tonella has compiled this non-dithering color chart for RGB and HEX.
WebMonkey
A rethinking of the websafe color palette discussing how with more users using true color and high color settings things may have changed.

Spell Checkers and Other Testing Tools

FreeCode.com
FreeCode has lots of free source code for some neat apps for maintaining and building web sites.
Doctor HTML
My favorite spell checker it is really easy to follow.
Golden Dome Productions
Free web based tools includes a spell checker, a form that calculates download times, a form to check domain name availability and an Internic.net who is lookup
O'Reily Dictionary Of PC and Data Communications Terms
I have found this to be invaluable because as you go through some of the materials the terminology is sometimes confusing.

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