Win 25 Lite accounts from Vzaar video hosting

August 17th, 2011
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Today our good friends at Vzaar are giving away 25 lite accounts of their professional commercial video hosting.

As you know, websites like YouTube are great for hosting your online videos.

The biggest downside is that you have little control over the environment in which your video is shown, and… read more

Congratulations To The Winners Of UberTags Subscription

August 16th, 2011
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Thanks to all of the participants of contest in which UberTags 1 Year Subscriptions Giveaway were givingaway. We ran the MySQL random query and selected these comments to give them UberTags 1 Year Subscription.

Winners of UberTags Subscription

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What Is UberTags’ Cloud-Based Tag Management System?

Let’s say you manage… read more

Freelancer’s Guide to SEO – More Visibility, Traffic, and Clients

August 16th, 2011
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To describe SEO as a simple process would be a lie, but it’s not magic. There are quite a few simple things you can do for yourself that will improve SEO on your website.

Bear in mind that search traffic generally has a higher conversion rate compared… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.99)

August 16th, 2011
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This is our weekly column were we share our favorites design related articles, resources and resources all from the previous week.

If you would like to be kept up to date with loads of fresh design news and resources, you can follow us on Twitter, on Facebook,… read more

Adobe Muse Now in Free Public Beta, Makes Website Creation Easy

August 15th, 2011
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Adobe released the public beta of its new website creation software, code-named Muse, on Monday.

Unlike Dreamweaver, Adobe’s flagship web development tool, Muse is for graphic designers who want to create elegant websites without having to code.

We’ve been playing with Muse for the past two weeks as part of the… read more

45 jQuery Plugins And Tutorials To Enhance Your Forms

August 15th, 2011
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Creating awesome and appealing forms for your website has now become easy, thanks to jQuery plugins. Here we are sharing with you a collection of some extremely useful plugins and tutorials to help you create beautiful and awesome web forms.

Web forms are the crucial element for any website as website… read more

Mind Your En And Em Dashes: Typographic Etiquette

August 15th, 2011
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An understanding of typographic etiquette separates the master designers from the novices. A well-trained designer can tell within moments of viewing a design whether its creator knows how to work with typography. Typographic details aren’t just inside jokes among designers. They have been built up from thousands of years of… read more

Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 3, August

August 15th, 2011
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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated staff and volunteers… read more

Firefox 6 Released Early

August 15th, 2011
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Firefox 6 isn’t scheduled to be released until Tuesday, but Mozilla has uploaded installation files to a FTP server for those who want to get their hands on the upgraded browser early.

Although the new version doesn’t sport any major UI changes, the browser is reportedly 20% faster than Firefox… read more

How to Build a Fully Functional CSS3-Only Content Slider

August 15th, 2011
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Content sliders are a great way to make a website more dynamic. They add flair, and if used correctly, could be the difference between a purchase and a back button. Normally, they would be built with jQuery or some other Javascript library. However, with the advent… read more

21 Excellent Google Chrome Applications Worth Checking Out

August 14th, 2011
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There are many applications out there, but getting by free and good ones is not that easy. Today, we are sharing 21 Excellent Google Chrome Applications Worth Checking Out. Read each entry in the list and see which web application suits your needs best.

You are welcome if you want to… read more

Techniques For Gracefully Degrading Media Queries

August 10th, 2011
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Media queries are the third pillar in Ethan Marcotte’s implementation of responsive design. Without media queries, fluid layouts would struggle to adapt to the array of screen sizes on the hundreds of devices out there. Fluid layouts can appear cramped and unreadable on small mobile devices and too large and… read more

How to tame forms in web design

August 10th, 2011
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Forms are often considered one of the most painful HTML elements to program. But form design and development has progressed by leaps and bounds; it is not nearly as hard as it once was.

That being said, while the industry has made tremendous progress, some hurdles are still… read more

Dive into ExtJS: New Premium Tutorial

August 8th, 2011
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Today, we’re going to discuss version four of the JavaScript framework, ExtJS. We’ll cover what it is, how to install it, and then I’ll demonsrate the power of ExtJS by putting together a robust data grid using some sample data I’ve put together. Become a Premium member to read this… read more

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Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 2, August

August 8th, 2011
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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated staff and volunteers… read more

What’s new for designers – Aug 2011

August 8th, 2011
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The August edition of what’s new out there for web designers and developers includes a number of new web apps, JavaScript plugins, tools for creating smartphone apps, and browser tools, along with fifteen great new fonts.

Most of the resources below are free or very low cost, and are sure to… read more

Newbie Tips For Optimizing Your Blog For Mobile Devices

August 7th, 2011
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Websites are now no longer viewed primarily on large-screened devices like desktop and laptop computers. In a world that has gone crazy for smartphones like the iPhone and Android devices, they are now increasingly viewed on screens that measure only 4″ diagonally. This presents some unique… read more

Review Of Cross-Browser Testing Tools

August 7th, 2011
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At some point in the future, the way that all major browsers render Web code will likely be standardized, which will make testing across multiple browsers no longer necessary as long as the website is coded according to Web standards. But because that day is still a way off (if… read more

Into the Ring with knockout.js

August 5th, 2011
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In the red corner, weighing in at just 29Kb (uncompressed), is knockout.js; a pure JavaScript library that simplifies the creation of dynamic user interfaces. Knockout is library agnostic so can easily be used with any of the most popular JavaScript libraries already out there, but it works particularly well with… read more

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BrowserID: A Revolutionary Way of Signing Into Websites

August 5th, 2011
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Web App Storm

Websites of all types and sizes require us to create an account and use that login credential to sign into their service everytime. This was all fine and dandy ten years ago when we were using just couple of websites often. But today, a lot of us learn and earn… read more

The Neglected Necessities Of Design

August 5th, 2011
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Right now is an exciting time to be in the Web design community. Every month we seem to stumble on a new thought-provoking way to put our expanding tool set to use for our clients and the patrons of the Web. Many designers are chomping at the bit to litter… read more

Using JavaScript to emulate HTML5 placeholders in Internet Explorer

August 5th, 2011
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Using JavaScript to emulate HTML5 placeholders in Internet Explorer

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Testing Your JavaScript with Jasmine

August 4th, 2011
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We all know we should be testing our code, but we don’t actually do it. I guess it’s fair to say that most of us put it off because, nine times out of ten, it means learning yet another concept. In this tutorial, I’ll introduce you to a great little… read more

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Adobe Unveils Their Edge

August 3rd, 2011
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The Web is an ever-changing place. What’s hip this week is forgotten by the next. The half life of an Internet meme feels like it’s less than five minutes. But we love the Web because of that, don’t we? It’s not just the content of the Web that ebbs and… read more

Utilizing The Power Of Recycling In Web Design

August 3rd, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Truth be told, I am a philistine. When people talk about recycling, I don’t think of saving the planet.

In my earlier post, “Lessons Learned: Productivity Tips For Running A Web Design Business,” I wrote about how we can reuse and recycle what we do in the Web industry to save… read more

Building Your Own Website: Sandvox, RapidWeaver or Flux?

August 3rd, 2011
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Mac App Storm

Remember iWeb? This former iLife member’s lofty goal was to translate the intimidating task of building a website down to the “drag and drop” simplicity of the Mac experience.

Apple’s brief foray into the world of DIY websites was impressive at first, but aged quickly and was eventually abandoned altogether…. read more

Adobe presenta Edge e passa da Flash ai web standards

August 2nd, 2011
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A distanza di poco più di un anno dalla polemica aperta da Steve Jobs su Adobe Flash (con una lettera pubblicata sul sito della Apple che spiegava le ragioni del perché iPhone, iPad e iPod non supportano Flash), Adobe pare aver deciso di giocare sulla difensiva e, dopo una lunga… read more

10 Excellent Tools Many Users Don’t Know About

August 2nd, 2011
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There are still thousands of websites on the internet which many people don’t know about and can be used to complete routine tasks. Users can share stuff, complete projects; communicate with people from around the globe and much more. Today, we have gathered a list of 10 useful tools which… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.97)

August 2nd, 2011
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly column were we share our favorites design related articles, resources and resources all from the previous week.

If you would like to be kept up to date with loads of fresh design news and resources, you can follow us on Twitter, on Facebook,… read more

Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 1, August

August 1st, 2011
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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated staff and volunteers… read more

Showcase of Web Design In Argentina Pt.1

August 1st, 2011
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Noupe

Argentina is a melting pot of races and cultures, and its people have developed a complex identity. Tango, political passion and soccer are just some of the features of this South American country’s make-up.

Argentina is an important cultural center, with a plethora of museums and art galleries where the European… read more

Resize Images in a Post with jQuery, and turn it into a plugin

August 1st, 2011
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Resize Images in a Post with jQuery, and turn it into a plugin

If you own a blog, chances are you post pictures in your posts once in a while. Likewise, you have probably encountered the problem of resizing the pictures so that they fit in the… read more

Freelance Web Development: 9 Tips for Better Project Management

July 28th, 2011
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Mashable

The Web Development Series is supported by Rackspace, the better way to do hosting. Learn more about Rackspace’s hosting solutions here.

Taking on a large project can be both exciting and intimidating, particularly if you’re a solo developer. Big builds can be a lot of fun and serve as great learning… read more

JavaScript Enlightenment: Now Available

July 27th, 2011
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Nettuts+

I’m pleased to help promote the follow-up to Cody Lindley‘s fantastic jQuery Enlightenment eBook, appropriately titled, JavaScript Enlightenment. Building upon his previous book, this newest release focuses exclusively on JavaScript objects, and will assist you in transitioning from a library user, to a full-fledged JavaScript developer! Need a Sample If… read more

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Fully Understanding the this Keyword

July 27th, 2011
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Nettuts+

Today’s tutorial comes courtesy of the extremely talented Cody Lindley, from his latest book: JavaScript Enlightenment. He discusses the confusing this keyword, and the various ways to determine and set its value. Conceptual Overview of this When a function is created, a keyword called this is created (behind the scenes),… read more

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What Web Designers Can Learn From Video Games

July 27th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Games are becoming more Web-like, and the Web is becoming more game-like. If you need proof of this, you have only to look at Yahoo Answers. Random questions are posed, the top answer is chosen, and credibility points are given to the winner. It’s a ranking system that accumulates and… read more

Google Triples the Speed of the +1 Button

July 27th, 2011
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Mashable

The +1 button is about to get a whole lot faster, thanks to an update Google rolled out on Tuesday.

“We’ve begun to roll out out a set of changes that will make the button render up to 3x faster on your site,” software engineer David Byttow said in a blog… read more

Quick Tip: How to Add Syntax Highlighting to Any Project

July 26th, 2011
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Nettuts+

In this lesson, we’ll use a JavaScript based syntax highlighter to quickly add a syntax highlighting functionality to any web project — even on a simple HTML page! Step 1 — Download the Source Code You can download the syntax highlighter source files here. Step 2 — Drag the src… read more

40 Useful CSS Tutorials, Techniques And Resources

July 26th, 2011
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We have previously posted many articles on CSS tutorials and resources you can learn CSS from. Today, again we come up with yet another great list of 40 CSS tutorials, techniques and resources that you will enjoy exploring. Every developer knows very well how important it is to learn and… read more

40+ Websites with Unusual Navigation

July 26th, 2011
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Noupe

Navigation is the most important part of a website without which no website can effectively operate. Achieving unique navigation that effectively fulfills its purpose is nearly akin to climbing Mount Everest. Having a unique navigation with perfect functionality makes the website easy to navigate, thus ensuring a better users experience.

Here,… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.96)

July 26th, 2011
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly column were we share our favorites design related articles, resources and resources all from the previous week.

If you would like to be kept up to date with loads of fresh design news and resources, you can follow us on Twitter, on Facebook,… read more

UberTags 1 Year Subscriptions Giveaway

July 26th, 2011
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UberTags is running a contest, where 10 winners will get the free 1 year of UberTags service worth $600. Well, you guys know what they are offering? Lets say it once again for n00bs.

What Is UberTags’ Cloud-Based Tag Management System?

Let’s say you manage a website. You want to track how… read more

The History of WebKit

July 25th, 2011
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Look back six years ago, to the year 2005, and the Web is a different place. The Browser Wars are still raging, and while Netscape is putting up a valiant fight, Microsoft and Internet Explorer are looking more and more invincible. It looks like the Web will fall to the… read more

Responsive Web Design Techniques, Tools and Design Strategies

July 22nd, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Back in January, we published an article on responsive design, “Responsive Web Design: What It Is and How to Use It.” Responsive design continues to get a lot of attention, but considering how different it is from the “traditional” way of designing websites, it can be a bit overwhelming for… read more

A Dozen Ways to Get Design Inspiration and Feedback

July 21st, 2011
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Web App Storm

We’re surrounded by beautifully designed sites and apps nowadays. Every new app, it seems, has an increasingly intricately designed icon, and bad designs almost feel startling. Unfortunately, when most of us set down to design a new icon or lay out a clean interface on our sites, we feel like… read more

Create An HTML/CSS Mobile Web App Using Sencha Touch

July 19th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

The world of mobile app development is quickly becoming a crowded and complicated space, especially for those outside of the development niche.

“Which development platform should I use?” “Do I go native or Web-based?” “Which devices should I plan for?” “Can I build my mobile website by hand or should I… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.95)

July 19th, 2011
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly column were we share our favorites design related articles, resources and resources all from the previous week.

If you would like to be kept up to date with loads of fresh design news and resources, you can follow us on Twitter, on Facebook,… read more

The New and Improved Way to Create Forms with HTML5

July 19th, 2011
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Web Design Ledger

AutoFocus Fields

The current way in HTML4 to do autofocus is using javascript to focus the first input field on a web form. As soon as a web page loads, the page will move the focus to the particular input field, just as the javascript does. What’s the difference? Since this… read more

Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 3, July

July 18th, 2011
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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated… read more

Getting Started with WordPress Shortcodes (+Examples)

July 18th, 2011
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Shortcodes were introduced in WordPress 2.5, and help you to create macro codes to use within your content. If you think about it, this is a great way to create something like a dynamic ad spot or a call-to-action button in your posts.

If we use the… read more

Orbit and Reveal: jQuery Plug-Ins For Image Sliders and Modal Windows

July 17th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

A visitor comes to your website all giddy to learn more about your product, when suddenly a snazzy slideshow loads with some snap. Impressed, they go to register and are greeted by a most elegant modal window. At this point they are finally overjoyed by the velociraptor that suddenly charges… read more

Reaching 200 Million Accounts: Twitter’s Explosive Growth [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 16th, 2011
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Mashable

The 200 millionth Tweep signed up for a Twitter account, and to commemorate the occasion we bring you this infographic tracing the history of the platform that led up to that mind-boggling number.

If that 200 millionth Twitterer figure impresses you, get a load of the biggest number on this… read more

5 Best Practices for Applying Game Mechanics to Your Website

July 15th, 2011
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Mashable

Craig Ferrara is a senior gaming & UI expert at Gigya, where he designs the integrations of Gigya’s technology into clients’ websites. Gigya makes sites social by integrating a suite of plugins like Social Login, Comments, Activity Feeds, Social Analytics and now Game Mechanics into websites.

Conversations about… read more

Email Newsletters Worth Subscribing To

July 15th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Staying on top of the most recent developments in your craft takes time, especially when you have to scan websites daily for articles and news worthy of your attention. Quality newsletters do the job for you. Just check your email inbox every couple of days to find a condensed and… read more

15 jQuery Space-Saving Content Sliders and Carousels

July 15th, 2011
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Specky Boy

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We all know about the popularity of jQuery image and video sliders and galleries. For the most part they are all feature-rich and perfect in their own way, but very few of them have been built to accommodate non-image content (blocks of text) that would allow… read more

Basic Tips for Getting Started with jQuery Development

July 14th, 2011
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Web Design Ledger

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The jQuery programming library has dramatically changed the way we work online. Web developers are able to prototype animations and backend effects much quicker with fewer lines of code. This brings to the table a profound collection of functions which you can read about here. It… read more

50 Must Have Cheat Sheets For Web Designers & Developers

July 13th, 2011
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Smashing Apps

Today we are featuring a collection of more than 50 extremely useful cheat sheets that every designer and developer must have. A cheat sheet is a guide of a peculiar programming language, software or framework that can be printed for easy access.

Cheat sheets are basically intended for those designers and… read more

Useful Resources for Learning to Build Mac Apps

July 13th, 2011
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Mac App Storm

If you’re a regular Mac.AppStorm visitor, then you probably love apps as much as we do. You might even have some ideas floating around in your head for an app that you’d like to build whether for your own purposes or to strike it rich on the Mac App Store.

The… read more

Nettuts+ Quiz #3: JavaScript

July 12th, 2011
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Fancy yourself as a competent JavaScript developer? I’m back with another quiz today! Think you can get ‘em all and stake your claim to JavaScript glory? A Few Notes Ok, I may have exaggerated a bit in the intro. This quiz is best taken by those who are fluent… read more

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Behind The Scenes Of Nike Better World

July 12th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Perhaps one of the most talked about websites in the last 12 months has been Nike Better World. It’s been featured in countless Web design galleries, and it still stands as an example of what a great idea and some clever design and development techniques can produce.

In this article, we’ll… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.94)

July 12th, 2011
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly column were we share our favorites design related articles, resources and resources all from the previous week.

If you would like to be kept up to date with loads of fresh design news and resources, you can follow us on Twitter, on Facebook,… read more

10 Privacy Tools To Browse The Web Anonymously

July 11th, 2011
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There are lots of people who prefer to browse the internet using a proxy. There are many reasons behind it. One of the most important reasons include your private information which you may just leave on a public computer.

When you browse the internet through hidden proxies, websites does not send… read more

50+ Useful CSS Tools And Generators for Developers

July 11th, 2011
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Noupe

CSS tools are essential for web developers because they act like a sort of magic lamp that can simplify the job at hand. Most development tools are time savers that are there to help developers create stylish, functional and optimized websites with a few shortcuts.

CSS tools and generators are available… read more

20 New Tools for for Easier CSS Development

July 11th, 2011
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Specky Boy

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There are many tools built to help with CSS, and improved ones are constantly being created. The fresh tools we have for you in this article will greatly improve your work-flow, whether that be by solving validation or debugging snags, or taking care of many of… read more

10 Best Free JavaScript Frameworks And Libraries You Should Know

July 10th, 2011
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10 Best Free JavaScript Frameworks And Libraries You Should Know

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5 Services For Building Websites on a Budget

July 10th, 2011
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Mashable

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

There’s little doubt that a custom-designed and developed website is ideal for business. A trained professional can help you optimize your site for good… read more

Inside Google’s User Experience Lab: An Interview With Google’s Marcin Wichary

July 8th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Marcin Wichary’s fascination with the relationship between humans and machines began at an early age. As a boy in Poland, he was mesmerized by the interaction between arcade patrons and the video games they played. Years later, Marcin would help shape the way that millions of computer users interact with… read more

My Favorite Programming Mistakes

July 7th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

Over my programming career, I have made a lot of mistakes in several different languages. In fact, if I write 10 or more lines of code and it works the first time, I’ll get a bit suspicious and test it more rigorously than usual. I would expect to find a… read more

Showcase of Beautifully Designed Charts & Graphs

July 7th, 2011
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Charts are some of the best graphical representations of data we have. On the modern web it’s very popular to share information via pie charts, graphs, plots, grids, and more. These can even be constructed dynamically with libraries such as jQuery and MooTools. And with HTML5/CSS3… read more

Getting Good With JavaScript: New Rockable Book (Plus a Free Sample!)

July 6th, 2011
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You’ve been writing HTML and CSS for a while now, and are pretty comfy with it. Scratch that: you’re uber-comfy with it. And you’re ready to move on to the next level. But that means learning JavaScript! Yikes! Learning JavaScript isn’t as hard as you might think. However, there’s… read more

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Building an Elegant Tooltip Dropdown Menu Powered by jQuery

July 5th, 2011
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DesignM.ag

Within the jQuery library it’s possible to create some fantastic effects. These can enhance the overall user experience dramatically and often work hand-in-hand with new CSS3 and HTML5 techniques. As the field of web design has evolved, prominent new techniques have evolved as well.

Below I’ve gone into depth over the… read more

Free WordPress Themes: 2011 Edition

July 5th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

It’s interesting to look back at our previous WordPress themes round-ups. It’s almost like looking at a visual timeline not only of WordPress’ advances in theme design, but of the rapid development in functionality of the CMS itself. The themes from year to year clearly differ in style as Web… read more

5 Free Virtual Firework Shows To Celebrate July 4

July 4th, 2011
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Mashable

If your favorite part of July 4 celebrations is the fireworks, then we’ve got a fun gallery for you. We’ve found five tools that offer virtual fireworks you can enjoy right at your desk.

Whether you want to send someone an animated message, play around to create a mesmerizing browser show… read more

Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 1, July

July 4th, 2011
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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated… read more

10 Robust Services To Determine How Fast Your Web Page Loads

July 4th, 2011
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Smashing Apps

Site owners often need to bookmark a number of web page speed testing web tools. These tests include site loading time testers, optimization testers, site comparison tools, and performance tools of any web page. You can read our previous post too where we discussed  7 Excellent Websites To… read more

15 Fresh jQuery Menu Plugins and Tutorials

July 4th, 2011
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We haven’t actually taken a look at what new techniques and plugins are available for building menus with jQuery in quite a long time. For the most part, the plugins below are a great platform/canvas for you to build your navigation by offering fantastic customization options… read more

7 Great JavaScript Resources

July 4th, 2011
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Mashable

As browsers and server-side platforms advance, and libraries new and old grow and mature, JavaScript evolves as well. Staying at the top of your game is important. As a JavaScript developer, you’ll need to keep up with the latest news and learn new skills.

We’ve put together a… read more

Quick Look: UserMood

July 2nd, 2011
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Web App Storm

Quick Look posts are paid submissions offering only a brief overview of an app. Vote in the polls below if you think this app is worth an in-depth AppStorm review!

In this Quick Look, we’re highlighting UserMood. The developer describes UserMood as an easy way to make one click website surveys… read more

Sites of the Week #160

July 1st, 2011
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Abduzeedo

For this Sites of the Week we have selected some great sites such as Dolce Caffè Font and Cheesemonger. Also we’re featuring the nice portfolio from Tiny Big Studio, and much, much more! As usual we would love to hear from you, keep sending your suggestions to us and we… read more

20 Biggest Mistakes Designers Make

July 1st, 2011
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InstantShift

In web design, the learning never stops. Some of us designers see this as an opportunity, others as a hindrance. We have to keep up with the pace of ever-changing technology, techniques and trends in order to be competitive. In this fast-paced environment, we are bound to make mistakes—and mistakes… read more

Encrypt Stick 5

June 30th, 2011
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Layers Magazine

3-in-1 portable privacy software

Are you a secret agent on a clandestine assignment? Or perhaps, just want to plan a secret getaway for your significant other. Whatever the case may be, here’s an inexpensive way to aid in your covert operation.

Encrypt Stick installs quickly and easily on a USB flash… read more

Create a Media Player and Playlist: New on Premium

June 28th, 2011
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Nettuts+

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With such a prevalent medium like video on the web it may be a matter of time before you need to build a video section with playlist and player. By using JavaScript (in this case the jQuery framework) a flash player and the new HTML5 data attribute you can… read more

The Keys to Making Fresh, Forwardly Aesthetic Web Designs

June 28th, 2011
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Noupe

Great graphics. Beautiful typography. Clean design. These are all things designers typically think of when creating stunning websites. But is it really just that combination of elements that produces something that can take your breath away? Of course it’s much more than that; but what?

Far too often, web designers like… read more

Introducing Pokki, an Apple-Style App Store for PCs

June 28th, 2011
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Mashable

Mobile applications are most often slick containers of web content, packaged in such a way that they’re more lovely to look at and fun to use than the browser. San Diego-based startup SweetLabs looks to bring these rich mobile app experiences to the desktop with the release… read more

80 Apps and Resources for Cloud-Based Web Dev

June 27th, 2011
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Web App Storm

Web development is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The value of the web has become apparent and business and individuals alike have jumped on board the web bandwagon. During it’s humble beginners, you might find a web developer writing his code in a text editor like… read more

We Have 10 Memberships to Giveaway to the New Web Design Fan Club

June 27th, 2011
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Web Design Fan is the giving away 10 completely free memberships to their new Fan Club! Each membership lasts for an entire year ($72 value).

Joining the Web Design Fan Club grants you access to all the incredible resources and knowledge you need to become an expert… read more

Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 4, June

June 27th, 2011
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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated… read more

Useful Ideas And Guidelines For Good Web Form Design

June 27th, 2011
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Smashing Magazine

The input form is an essential element of almost any website or application these days. Input is a core method of interaction, and in many cases it represents the hard conversion point between success and failure. With the amount time and effort we put into bringing users to our sign-up… read more

HTML5 and CSS3 Form References, Resources and Tutorials

June 27th, 2011
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This article explores some of the new HTML5 form features and how it has greatly improved text inputs, search boxes and other form fields by providing better and cleaner controls for validating data allowing you to build complicated forms with far less code and even less… read more

JavaScript and jQuery: 50 New Tutorials

June 23rd, 2011
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JavaScript and jQuery: 50 New Tutorials

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Firefox 5 Available for Download

June 21st, 2011
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Mashable

Just three months after the release of Firefox 4, Mozilla has pushed out Firefox 5 for the desktop and Android devices.

That’s a big change from the two years it took to move from Firefox 3.5 to Firefox 4. Firefox 5 is part of Mozilla’s new rapid release… read more

How to Transition an Image from B&W to Color with Canvas

June 21st, 2011
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Recently, in the CodeCanyon forums, a question was brought up: “How do I transition an image from black and white, to color — using only one image?” Unfortunately, at this point in time, it’s not possible with CSS. However, if we’re creative with JavaScript and canvas, we can create… read more

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