Having a good array of fonts to choose from is important. These 3 fonts have met my needs in many situations, and I’m sure they’ll help you too! The best part about them is that they’re free. Aller If you’ve been paying attention, you might have noticed that this is the font I use on [...]
Must-have tools for the freelance web designer (PC and Mac)
August 22nd, 2008
Now that I have been at the freelance web-design business for the last several years, I have had some experience with a variety different programs. Some of them are very expensive, others are free. Here I have tried to make it easy for you and compiled a list with links to their respective locations: Design [...]
Designing to the Point- 4 Steps to an Effective Website
March 28th, 2008
People – especially people of business – want websites. If you asked them why, most would say that they want to “Attract more clients”, “Generate customers”, or “Show off my business”. Imagine that you are an architect. Someone asks you to build them an office. You ask, well, what do you want in an office? [...]
CSS Tutorial: How to create CSS image rollovers with a single background image
June 13th, 2007
Everybody is looking for lightweight code with a maximum effect. JavaScript rollovers just don’t cut it anymore- they take too long to load, they’re kinky the first time you rollover, etc. etc. and CSS using multiple images can be kinky if you aren’t using an image pre-load. The solution? CSS image rollovers using only a [...]
CSS Tutorial: How to use lists for navigation
June 8th, 2007
One of the most revolutionizing things I ever learned about building websites with HTML and CSS was the concept of using lists for my navigation. I was flabbergasted! Using lists for navigation? Why, that would look horrible! But then my eyes were opened to the real power that you have to control the way your [...]