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Selena Frye

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Web design basics: How to create snazzy tables and when to use them
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates the basics of importing and exporting tabular data in Dreamweaver and then sorting and formatting the data to create attractive tables for web pages.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | December 6, 2011, 11:07 AM PST | Latest comment by krisige
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CSS3 Gradients: Setting color stops
Ryan Boudreaux shows you how to use CSS3 code to set color stops with both linear and radial gradients.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | December 1, 2011, 10:53 AM PST
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Getting started with Google Dart
Justin James creates a sample Dart application to illustrate how the new Google language works as a beta version.
Posted by Justin James | November 30, 2011, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by heronote
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CSS3 examples: Linear and radial gradients
Ryan Boudreaux goes more in-depth on working with the CSS3 code for creating different kinds of gradients. Here, he illustrates linear and radial gradients with code samples.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 29, 2011, 11:59 AM PST | Latest comment by ocampesato@...
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Web designs gone wrong: A gallery of digital horror
Todd Fluhr scoured the web for ten of the worst web design examples he could find for those who profit from negative reinforcement. Don't do any of this!
Posted by C. Todd Fluhr | November 23, 2011, 10:42 AM PST | Latest comment by smashwebmedia
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Stay on the design cutting edge with these HTML5 and CSS3 resources
Ryan Boudreaux shares 26 resources that he thinks will help you stay ahead of the curve in web design with the latest in HTML5 and CSS3 advances.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 23, 2011, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by danielfurze
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Time-saving CSS3 tools and generators
Ryan Boudreaux shares these time-saving CSS3 tools and code generators that will help you plug in quick modifications.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 22, 2011, 9:48 AM PST
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Web design survey wants your input
Take part in a survey of web pros, sponsored by A List Apart, a website devoted to web standards and best practices.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 18, 2011, 10:12 AM PST
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Quick tip: Design elements that really make a difference
Ryan Boudreaux picks four important design elements that make up a website's total effect, recommending standards and additional resources to help you with each one.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 17, 2011, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Dampflok
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HTML5 and CSS3: Animation without Flash or JavaScript
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates the @keywords property in HTML5 and CSS3 that allows you to create animations without the use of Flash or JavaScript.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 15, 2011, 12:34 PM PST | Latest comment by ocampesato@...
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CSS3: New ways to process white space
Ryan Boudreaux introduces the newest properties under discussion for the processing of white space in CSS3 and includes code examples to show how the values are interpreted.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 10, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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Microsoft updates Bing Webmaster Tools
Microsoft Bing recently refreshed their Webmaster Tools after seeking feedback from the web master community. Have you tried them? Here are the major updates.
Posted by Selena Frye | November 9, 2011, 1:38 PM PST | Latest comment by jerang@...
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Modernizr JavaScript library ushers in next-gen web design
Ryan Boudreaux introduces you to the Modernizr open source JavaScript library, which provides scripts to backfill functionality in older browsers while taking advantage of the latest CSS3 and...
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 8, 2011, 10:56 AM PST
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Power your website's CMS with WordPress
Ryan Boudreaux shares some of the plug-in options that can turn your WordPress implementation into a robust website CMS.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 3, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT
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How to organize website content for easy navigation
Justin James offers practical tips on creating a site navigation strategy that effectively guides users/customers to the information or products they are looking for.
Posted by Justin James | November 2, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Get a budget-minded blog platform (and more) with WordPress
Ryan Boudreaux goes over the basics of installing the WordPress blogging platform -- an open source alternative that could save dollars for budget-minded organizations.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | November 1, 2011, 2:06 PM PDT
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CSS3: Dynamic graphics using new transition and transform properties
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates the new features of CSS3 transition and transform properties, which can enable dynamic graphics without having to use lots of JavaScript.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | October 27, 2011, 10:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ryan Boudreaux
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Considerations for creating mobile websites
Justin James lists his recommendations for creating mobile websites that take into account small screens and limited navigational possibilities.
Posted by Justin James | October 26, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT
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CSS3 properties in process: Line-continuity and underline-position
Ryan Boudreaux looks at two CSS3 properties that are not currently implemented but will be important for emerging mobile technologies and more universal usability for non-Western languages.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | October 25, 2011, 11:34 AM PDT
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Take a break: Web design humor
Web design can be challenging, frustrating, and complicated, but everyone can use a little comic relief. Here's a page that "Geocities-izes" any website. Share your favorite web design humor...
Posted by Selena Frye | October 25, 2011, 10:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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What is the difference between responsive vs. adaptive web design?
Ryan Boudreaux clears up some of the confusion about what is meant by responsive vs. adaptive web design. While similar in their goal, the approaches are different.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 11, 2013, 7:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by quantumcloud
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Embed custom fonts on your website with the @font-face property
Ryan Boudreaux shows you how to get custom fonts into a usable form for your website designs by employing the @font-face property.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 12, 2012, 8:24 AM PDT
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How to create media queries in Responsive Web Design
Ryan Boudreaux shows how to create media queries that allow the web designer to target styles based on a number of device properties, such as screen width, orientation, and resolution.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 31, 2012, 2:29 PM PDT
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Tutorial: How to implement the parallax scrolling effect, part 1
Ryan Boudreaux explains the code behind achieving the parallax scrolling effect on your website. Part 1 of this two-part series covers the first two sections of code.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | December 4, 2012, 7:19 AM PST
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jQuery: How to get objects by ID, Class, Tag, and Attribute
Ryan Boudreaux continues his tutorial on getting acquainted with jQuery by showing you how to get objects by ID and Class selectors and by Tag and Attribute.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 3, 2012, 1:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by jeandavid54
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Learn quick coding habits with Emmet tools
The Emmet plugin uses Dynamic Snippets, which are abbreviations transformed at runtime, that web developers can use to speed up their coding.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 4, 2013, 1:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by killerbit
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HTML5: Using structural elements for header, footer, and navigation
Ryan Boudreaux digs into the use of structural elements in the new HTML5 specification, specifically header, footer, and navigation elements, and gives examples of each.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | August 4, 2011, 1:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by l_e_cox
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8 tips to make SMB websites better
Small, DIY websites often try to do too much, resulting in poor user engagement and lost business opportunities. Here are a few things to focus on.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 13, 2013, 10:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by philswift
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Learn more about Web Components with these demos
Ryan Boudreaux explains what the Web Components specification is and how it can be used to create reusable modules for web applications.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 21, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Responsive web design vs. mobile app development
Ryan Boudreaux lists the criteria to be evaluated if you are deciding between developing a mobile app or using RWD to optimize your website for mobile devices.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 28, 2013, 8:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by longbeachwebdesign
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Customize horizontal rules to add some flair
Ryan Boudreaux shares some styling tips that will help rescue your boring horizontal rules.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | July 5, 2012, 11:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by moorec@...
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Creating an ADA-compliant website
Nicole Bremer Nash goes over the requirements for an ADA-compliant website, including checklists and additional resources.
Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | March 30, 2012, 8:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by The Flaming Maiden
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Strategies for a small business online presence, part 1
No matter how small the business, an online presence is a must. Here are some strategies that can be implemented on limited budgets and using minimal resources.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | June 6, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT
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HTML5: Drawing images and adding text to the canvas element
Ryan Boudreaux shows more examples of working with the canvas element in HTML5, this time drawing images and adding text with the various functions available.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | August 18, 2011, 8:46 AM PDT
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Get started with the WordPress Plugin Boilerplate
Find out how to get the WordPress Plugin Boilerplate and learn to create your own custom plugins.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 28, 2013, 11:03 AM PDT
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CSS-based photo gallery presentation options
Ryan Boudreaux offers an overview of several photo gallery presentations that are either purely CSS or use very little JavaScript and jQuery.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 30, 2013, 11:22 AM PDT
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CSS3 filter effects: Grayscale, invert, sepia, and more
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates some applications of various CSS3 filter effects, including grayscale, sepia, saturation, and combined effects.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | October 25, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by RJBoudreaux
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Learn to use the HTML5 Drag and Drop API
Ryan Boudreaux introduces the HTML5 Drag and Drop API and gives some links to demos and resources for more ideas on how to use it.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | March 14, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT
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Photoshop tutorial: Create the Polaroid effect for images
Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to achieve the Polaroid effect with images in Photoshop CS5. This tutorial will help beginners understand how to work with layers in Photoshop.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | April 10, 2012, 10:47 AM PDT
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Tubular jQuery plugin adds video background option
Some specialty websites or others that have videos to promote can make use of the Tubular plugin, which allows designers to use a YouTube video as background.
Posted by Ryan Boudreaux | May 23, 2013, 10:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by iT_BANDiT

































