As we learned in class the other day, a page must be able to handle smaller and larger text sizes appropriately. Some of our pages, mine included, looked like they were too small when the text was increased. This article, shows you how to change text size on your own. You may or may not need it, but it certainly helps to use it if you're not sure if your page will look right with larger text.
The site simplebits.com provides a tip on how to make background links, objects, artwork, etc. easily clickable. If I had the time, I would use this effect on my portfolio page, designing each article and zen site feature to afford some sort of action.
"Faux Columns" by Dan Cederholm of SimpleBits discusses "[a] simple way to make CSS columns appear equal in length, regardless of the content that they contain." This technique requires a good amount of skill in positioning elements on a page and understanding the nuances of the background image.
Found at: Zeldman and A List Apart
I'd like to try it, but don't anticipate using it any time in the near future..
This is a quick guide useful to refer to when you forget what words to use for what command. I often find myself forgetting what certain alignments do and which words mean what when clicked. This is a cheat sheet for those who are forgetful, or when stressful times lead to forgetting the basics.
This is an awesome site that breaks down the science of each css tool. It gives a simplified explanation and easy to understand examples of how your code will change the visuals of your page. I will use this for reference in the future.
This tutorial is a handy on-line resource to turn to when you don't have a photoshop manual at your fingertips. Uniquely, it shows how to use a swatch of color from a single item in photoshop.
A designer at evolt.org says that if you are going to use an unusual font (especially one you have to download), make sure you use it in an image instead designating it as standard text in your CSS page. This is huge, since in my Zen Garden page I'm using a font which I was fond of and downloaded - there are probably very few users whose computers actually have this font, but they can still see it if it is in the form of a .gif.
Awesome! This site allows users to create a unique cube-by-cube construction that looks like a graphic from an old-school video game. It is a great way to use isometric pixels to create custom graphics that are truly one-of-a-kind. Highly recommended!
This is the HTML and CSS codes for Horizontal tab menus. When you copy the code, you have to make sure that you save the two images so that they may be used as the background images and also make sure that the image is directed correctly in both the HTML & css or you wont get the cool effect.
I do plan to use this in my professional site.
This article, on the smashing magazine website, shows some cool tricks for working with transparency in CSS. While I am having all sorts of trouble with my CSS page, I am expecting to use these or similar tricks on my page. I recommend checking it out if you need help with transparency
This page is linked from Jakob Nielsen's website. Nielsen is an expert on Web Usability. He has much to say about what works in a website, and what does not. His book, Prioritizing Web Usability, though pricey, is worth it for anyone interested in making their site more usable. I plan on using Neilen's suggestions for my own work.
An extension for Firefox that allow you to overlay a grid on top of any web site. This should make for a quick way to visually check the symmetry and spacing of your web page's layout.