Web Page Design
- HTML Basics
- Are you new to HTML or want to know a little more about the basics without having to wade through pages and pages at WC3? Here we cover the very basics of HTML - and when we say basics, we mean it! Sat 2nd Mar, 2002
- A HTML Document
- The HTML document has a defined structure which should be followed to ensure that all browsers will render the page correctly. Learn about the HTML head and body tags and what kind of data should be placed in them. Sat 2nd Mar, 2002
- Use HTML as Intended
- HTML has long been used to manipulate the look of a web page, when in fact it was designed to emphasise the structure of a web document. It's about time we ditched those tricks and used it the way it was originally designed. Sat 2nd Mar, 2002
- Adding Consistent Style
- Style sheets, when used correctly can make the testing of new font styles and colors a snap. Learn how to add them to your own web pages and you can save hours of work if you decide you want to change the look of your pages. Fri 7th Dec, 2001
- Control your Web Fonts
- Sometimes it can be difficult to get the font to display correctly on a page if your visitors have an old browser. It is possible to format your text using style sheets, falling back on the humble font tag when they aren't supported. Fri 7th Dec, 2001
- Dynamic or Static?
- While the differences may seem obvious at first, the distinction between static and dynamic pages becomes rather blurred at the edges when you try to categorize your work into one of the two types. Sun 23rd Dec, 2001
- Keeping a Secret
- When you upload anything to your server you run the risk of it being found even if you do not tell anyone about it, but there are things you can do to reduce the risk of exposing your confidential information. Sat 2nd Mar, 2002
- Preventing Hotlinking
- The problem of bandwidth leeching or hotlinking becomes more apparent as a site gets more popular, and while it is difficult to keep full control of the problem, there are things you can do to minimise it. Sat 2nd Mar, 2002
- Site Popularity Bubble
- The single problem we all have experienced at some point is web traffic; if we don't have enough, then we usually have too much! By being prepared for a surge in web traffic we can reduce inconvience to our visitors and costs for ourselves. Wed 3rd Apr, 2002