The Bare Bones Guide to HTML http://werbach.com/barebones/
The Bare Bones Guide to HTML lists every official HTML tag in common
usage, plus the Netscape extensions. Version 3.0 of the Guide conforms to
HTML 3.2; a version based on the recently-approved HTML 4.0 specifications
is currently in the works.
The Compendium of HTML Elements http://www.htmlcompendium.org/
The Compendium is intended as a reference source for users of the
Hypertext Markup Language. It is not intended to promote or dissuade
readers from adhering to any standards or particular implementation of
HTML. It is intended to provide a source of information for authors to get
valid information on tags, where they came from, what they are supposed to
do, and who supports them.
Arachnophilia http://www.arachnoid.com/lutusp/arach.html
A great 32-bit HTML editor and workshop -- you can import fully formatted
text, tables and outlines, import them into Arachnophilia and convert them
into HTML code, complete with colors, fonts and styles or create your own
from scratch with help from the editor. Also supported: CGI, Frames, Java,
Javascript and C++ development.
Dreamweaver http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver/
Dreamweaver is the visual tool for professional web site design. It is
the only tool to offer Roundtrip HTML™ between visual and source editing,
and it provides the most robust support for creating cross-browser
Dynamic HTML found in any HTML editing tool. Dreamweaver gives the
productivity of a visual web page layout tool with the control of HTML
source editor.
CAST: Bobby http://www.cast.org/bobby/
Bobby is a free web service that will analyze web pages for accessibility
to people with disabilities. It will also examine the HTML code to check
if it is incompatible with certain browsers. The page must be on-line and
accessible via the Internet.
Web Site Garage is a free service that will run 7 diagnostic tests on
your web page: Browser Compatibility, Register Readiness, Load Time, Dead
Links, Link Popularity, Spell Check, and HTML Design check. It offers
other services such as help with meta tags, reducing image size, and
registration with search engines. The page must be on-line and accessible
via the Internet.
Doctor HTML http://www2.imagiware.com/RxHTML/
Doctor HTML is another service which offers the following tests: spell
check, image analysis, check document structure, image syntax, check
table structure, verify links, check form structure, and show command
hierarchy. The page must be on-line and accessible via the Internet.
FontFace http://www.fontface.com/
FontFace offers a plethora of fonts and links to other font sites that you
can use in your page design. The fonts from this site are freeware,
shareware, or public domain.
Cooltype.com http://www.cooltype.com/
A great site for graphics designers! If you use PhotoShop, you should look
at this site. It contains articles, tutorials, tips and tricks on the art
of graphics design, all free! For the beginner or the advanced
designer.
Cooltext.com http://www.cooltext.com/
An online logo and button generator. Unsure about using graphics? Try this
site. I used this site to create the heading of this page.
AdsOFF! & OnTrack! http://www.intercantech.com/
This pair of utilities can be really valuable for web surfers. OnTrack!
will disable those annoying pop-up windows for free. AdsOFF! costs a
little money, but it disables pop-up windows plus allows you to
remove those annoying Internet advertisements. Both utilities work as
plug-ins with your browser.
BrowserSizer http://www.vasile.com/racecar/stampware/
BrowserSizer is a small program that will reset the size of your browser
according to a selected screen resolution. In other words, you can view
how pages look as determined by screen resolution without actually
resetting your own resolution.
Developer Shed http://www.devshed.com/
This site doesn't really have the services the others offer, but rather is there to help you build a better web site. It has a lot of great resources, tools, and links that may be just what you need. Browse through the site and see what happens.
This site is not endorsed by the State University
of West Georgia, and is solely the production of the author and designer,
Michael H. Aldrich
Comments are welcome.
