Good HTML Techniques for Superior Web Design

This article covers fundamental and basic html techniques for creating a modern and upscale website. Htmling process involves converting each slice in your layout into html code. Most web formatting is done at this stage. It is a good idea to keep the contents and formatting separate by using css file containing all fonts, color attributes defined. The web 2.0 standards and guidelines should be kept in mind while doing the html. Doing html is a technical task and isn’t that simple as it sounds. Doing the right html needs lot of practice and updated skills. Few aspects of html design practices are covered below.

Keep it light:

It is important to keep the Web Design or html light. This does not mean you sacrifice on quality. It demands doing things right. Your website will finally be loaded on a browser which means the load time is all the way important for you. There are few tips that will make your web design light. First and foremost, your html should use less of embedded tables. Use of div based or css layouts is prevalent today and the designer should try to do designs using lighter html tags like div. Avoid using unwanted comments or unused html sections in your design. Next, every image in your design should be light. The image size can be reduced by removing unwanted and hidden layers in image. Anything and everything you can do to reduce the html coding for your web design will give you a better load time.

Name it right:

It is not a requirement but a good practice to assign relevant names to your design elements. Web Design & html is a derivative of a programming practice which needs good naming conventions to be followed. Avoid using names like image1 OR img1 and instead give significant names like your-product-name OR your-service-name in your website designs. Naming applies to all html code and not just image naming. Naming it well will also help make a place for your website in search engine one day. Of course, enhancing and maintaining a design with good nomenclature is quiet easy.

Organize it well:

Make sure all html components in your Web Designing process are organized in proper hierarchy. e.g all images should go in images folder and all css files should go in css folder and likewise. It will not be a nightmare for you to maintain and update your website if everything is well organized.

Optimize it:

Optimizing your well designed website means taking care of few SEO (Search engine optimization) guidelines. This involves not over using and repeating same text, using an alt tag for image, stuffing meta tags on the html page etc. This is a separate and big area for discussion in itself. Anything you can do to make your design search engine friendly will go a long way. Oh yes, do not forget to validate your html code on w3schools.

Ready to go:

If most of above steps are carefully done, you are ready to launch your web design.

All you need to do is find a good web host and upload the html code.

We finally have an impressive html & Great! Web design at the end of day.

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Table-less Web Designing: by Pseudo Technology

In the previous article “Basic Types and Requirements for Web Designing: PSEUDO TECHNOLOGY” we have discussed about the various techniques of web designing process. But we left the topic of table-less web designing because this topic in itself is a matter of discussion. The first thing you should be aware is that this site is not built using these techniques. The Web Design site on About (and all About sites) is built using tables, and until browsers that support CSS Positioning are more widely used, will be for the foreseeable future. The most important function of table-less web designs is the fact that it greatly facilitates the improvement of accessibility. However they face a bit of difficulty as browser support is minimal.

Browser Support:
CSS Positioning (CSS-P) is the only way to create standards based Web pages using XHTML. Why? Because XHTML requires that tables only be used to define tabular data, and not be used for layout. The problem is, until recently, most browsers only had sketchy support of CSS-P. But now, the following browsers and versions, have minimal to good support of CSS-P, among others:
•    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
•    Microsoft Internet Explorer 5
•    Netscape Navigator 7
•    Netscape Navigator 6
•    Opera 6
•    Opera 5
•    Mozilla 1
•    Konqueror 3
•    Konqueror 2
Rethinking How You Build a Page:
When you build a site using tables, you have to think in a “tabular” format. In other words, you’re thinking in terms of cells and rows and columns. And your Web pages will reflect that. When you move to a CSS-P web designing, you’ll start thinking of your pages in terms of the content.
For example, the page for this article can be considered to have five content parts:
1.    The header
this is where my photo is, the top banner ad, and basic navigation.
2.    The left navigation
this is the left side of the page, with the subjects and essentials.
3.    The right navigation
this is where the tower ads and other information is.
4.    The content
the text of this article.
5.    The footer
the bottom navigation, copyright information, lower banner ad, and so on.
Rather than putting those elements in a table, I can use the <div></div> tag to define the different portions of the content, and then use CSS-P to place the content elements on the page. For the sake of this article, I’m going to pretend there are just three columns on the page, and ignore the header and footer.
Identifying Your Sections
Once you’ve defined the different content areas of your site, you need to write them in your HTML. While you can, generally, place your sections in any order, it’s a good idea to place first items you’d like less advanced browsers to see first.

For my three column layout, I’m going to have three sections:
1.leftnavigation 
2. rightnavigation
3. content

These will be defined using div tags with the id attribute. Remember, when you use the id attribute, you need to have a unique name for each id.
1.<div id=”leftnavigation”></div>
2. <div id=”rightnavigation”></div>
3.<div id=”content”></div>

Positioning
This is the fun part. Using CSS you can define the position for your id’ed divs. Store your position information in a style call like this:
#content { }  Content within a div tag will take up as much space as it can, namely 100% of the width of the current location, or the page. So, to affect the location of a section without forcing it to a fixed width, you can change the padding or the margin elements. For this layout, I set the two navigation columns to fixed widths and then set their position absolute, so that they wouldn’t be impacted by where they are found in the HTML.  While the page won’t look wonderful in non-CSS-P browsers, as you can see, it is possible to define how your page will look without any table tags.
The term web designing simply refers to fine art of designing websites that are available on the World Wide Web and are used consistently by individuals. Designers are a very significant part of developing a website as they are responsible for providing color to the external appearance of the website. Therefore, they are vital in providing a lasting impression upon the user, enhancing the popularity of the site. There are various factors and methods that need to be borne in mind when it comes to web designing a website. Websites are filled with written content as well as images and they need to conform to certain forms like JPEG, PNG, GIF and HTML, XHTML etc for written content. One of the methods of designing is known as table-less web design.

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Css Layouts Vs. Table Layouts: Which One Is Better?

A debate arises on which is better to use in web designing. One side seems to prefer table layouts because of its browser compatibility and quicker web lay outs. On the other side some still think that using tables for layouts doesn’t conform to the standards set by the web as well as its accessibility. To shed light on these matters let us take a look how it all started with HTML and layouts.

In the past years, protagonist of HTML never saw the use of tables to manage the web pages’ visual format. The table in itself was only used to show data with columns and rows. There was no device in place that the table could attend in a more advance layout setting, but some creative web designers figured out a way to utilize tables in making different layouts.

From then on, web designers exploited the HTML language when needed. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) began the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in the late 1990’s. The CSS language made it possible to add styles on HTML documents. Browsers also adapted to CSS, and as a result, web designers applied CSS to improve the styles, font type, colors and background images, among others. But such fad in the use of CSS for layouts (particularly columns) did not peaked until the later period.

As the debate continues, it was seen that a new standard code is needed for website. This standard will address the web ease of access for text-readers, bots and mobile devices to name a few. The standard deals with XHTML which provides a sound structure for the content and the CSS which is used to manage different visual layout and design.

Listed are some causes why it is better to use CSS in HTML layouts than tables:

* It conforms to the standard set by W3C
* Current browsers are already integrated with CSS for layout controls ( in some cases Internet Explorer necessitates CSS hacks)
* CSS, when used properly, offers ease in making global revisions in a layout.
* Correct use XTHML documents for content and CSS for style and layout, provides website access for persons with disabilities
* XTHML and CSS when used offers lesser codes

Some web designer’s still finds table useful because they have been contented with it, for them it is still simple and manageable to use. Tables may be convenient to use in some instances. Creation of an Internet Explorer can be a tough job because it does not conform to web standards, but CSS can still find its way through it if done correctly. Thus, web designers are encouraged to reduce the use of tables in their layouts.

* CSS vs. Table based layouts: little reward
* Quicker loading of pages
* Hosting is cost efficient
* Efficiency in restructuring
* Good for Search Engine Optimization
* Convenience
* Faster website revision
* Usability
* Availability of multifaceted layouts and design

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How To Create An HTML Image Background For Your Webpage

You can easily build an HTML image background for your webpages using everyday images, the Photoshop Slice Tool, an image background Table and repeating HTML code. The beauty of this type of layout is that you do not need CSS and it expands with the length of your web page.

High Level Process

• Find and fix images to use for header, content holder and footer
• Open a new document in Photoshop the width of your web site.
• Drag the images onto the template and position them so that the finished template resembles a web page (header at top, content area in middle surrounded by a border and footer at bottom)
• Add a background color if desired
• Slice the template into 3 sections
• Save each section as a gif image and upload as usual
• Build a 3-row table in the body section of your HTML document to hold each of the 3 gif images. Top row holds top gif image, middle row holds middle gif image and bottom row holds bottom gif image
• Use repeating HTML code in the middle row so that the HTML image background expands vertically with the length of the page

Finding the Images

If you do not have images that are suitable for this purpose, search photo websites like IStockPhoto.

For the header and footer images, there are several combinations that will work, but if you want to keep it simple, use the same image(s) along the top that you use along the bottom.

One image can be copied and pasted repeatedly so that it fits the entire width of your template. An image of wood moulding, for example, can serve as the header across the top and can be flipped to be used along the bottom.

For the content holder, there are also several options. You can simply use a colored rectangle and add a shadow to it or you can use something like a picture frame to get a more ornate looking content holder.

Creating The Template For Your HTML Image Background

The template that you create in Photoshop is fully functional on it’s own. All you have to do is add content to the middle section of the table.

NOTE: If you use a cascading stylesheet (CSS) on the same web page, it will interfere with the effectiveness of the template. In some cases your middle gif will repeat horizontally instead of vertically.

As an example, let’s create a white document that is 950 pixels wide (this will be the width of your web page) by 600 pixels high (height isn’t critical but pick something big enough so you can see what you’re doing in Photoshop).

Before dragging your images onto the template, you may have to fiddle with them so that they match the width of your template. For example, if you choose an image of wood moulding that is only 250 pixels wide, you will need to duplicate the layer repeatedly and position them side by side to get a longer piece of moulding that is 950 pixels wide.

Sometimes when you copy and paste layers side by side like this, the seams will be visible. Use the Smudge Tool to blend the seams and then choose Layer-Flatten Layers so that you can easily drag the finished image onto the template and get it into position.

If you want to use this exact image along the bottom, duplicate the layer and move it to the bottom. If you want to flip it, choose Edit-Transform-Rotate.

After preparing the content holder image (the picture frame in the example above), drag it onto the template positioning it between the header and the footer and then use Edit-Transform-Scale to stretch it to size.

Add Header Text (Website Name…) and Footer Text (Copyright…).

If you want to fancy it up, use the Custom Shape Tool and pick small images to add interest to your template. The Spiral shape is a favorite. Use Edit-Transform and either Scale or Rotate to easily size and position them.

Find a complementary color in your images by using the Eyedropper Tool then fill the white space on either side of the content holder using the Paint Bucket Tool.

Use Slice Tool to Divide Template into 3 Images

Slice the document into 3 smaller images horizontally. Grab the Photoshop Slice Tool from the Tool Palette. In the top toolbar, set the Style to “Fixed Size” to ensure exact proportions. Using the 950px X 600px example, input width and height as follows:

• Top slice equals 950px X 250px
• Middle slice equals 950px X 100px
• Bottom slice equals 950px X 250px

CAUTION: Make sure that your top and bottom slices are large enough to completely contain the header and footer respectively.

Now you have one document sliced horizontally into 3 smaller images. The next step is to “Save For Web” and upload each image as a separate gif. In the “Save For Web” dialog box, save each slice separately by clicking on the slice and naming it. Upload the 3 gif images as usual.

Create a table in the body section of your HTML document to hold the background image url for each gif and your content.

• The first row in your table contains the top gif
• The middle row contains your middle gif, the repeating HTML code and the content
• The last row in your table contains the bottom gif

These 3 gif images when displayed on a page will result in a one-of-a-kind, professional looking HTML image background, perfect for a simple web page or sales letter. The possibilities are only limited by your creativity.

About the Author

Sandee Lembke invites you to visit Free-Website-Tutorials.com where you can watch a Video Tutorial showing step by step instructions on How to Create an HTML Image Background. All of the steps above are demonstrated in this Video Tutorial.

Also download a Free PDF Supplement showing Photoshop Slice Tool screen prints and copy the exact HTML Drop Shadow coding required to create this web page effect.

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Home Based Businesses For Top Level Executives

Lets face it. Not all home based businesses are the same. I have the liberty of seeing some pretty crazy stuff come into my inbox and what I have come to realize is there is a lot of crap out there.

This Is What I Know

Here is what I know. 95% of people in the home based business spend more than they make every month in business and yet they all have the audacity to say that they have “THE MOST AWESOME” business opportunity on the planet. Blah, Blah Blah. It’s actually quite annoying and repels rather than attracts people.

Here’s What I Know As Well

Another thing that I know is the that most people in this industry are bottom feeders. I don’t mean that in the way that you think. What I mean is they are always talking to people that are below their level of competence. Tied with the fact that 98% of network marketing companies don’t have the slightest clue on how to solely leverage the internet to build their business, it’s a recipe for disaster.

What Attracts C-Level Executives?

There is an untapped market out there of sharp, highly educated and intelligent top level executives out there that are looking for what we have in our industry, however, they are not looking for just any business. The CFO of a financial services company is not looking for some MLM that sells $50 products.

The Problem

These executives already make a quarter of a million all the way up to millions of dollars a year. How many $50 products have to move through an organization to make a half a million dollars? Keep in mind, the commission on a $50 product is roughly $5. You would have to have 100,000 $50 products moving through your organization to make a half million bucks. Yes this is hypothetical and don’t quote me on the exactness of the numbers as I know your compensation plan is special and has a 10×50 overide with a triple forced matrix. Yada Yada. Lastly, it takes years to put together organizations that produce that kind of income. 5-10 years of gut wrenching work. Can it be done, sure.. But it’s not what top level execs are looking to do.

The Solution

Now lets take a look at the top tier direct sales industry. There are only a few companies out there that have product lines that are very in demand in the market and pay in upwards of a $10K per sale. Couple that with the ability to use attraction and direct response marketing all over the world, you have a way to create a whole lot of money. With just your own production, you sold just 50 of those products within a year, you would have a half a million bucks. Along the way, if you know how to monetize your customers, you can throw another hundred grand on top of that in affiliate commissions. Now, Mr. CFO, CEO, CIO, CMO, MD, PHD, ESQ.. Does that entice you more than a $50 product.

Don’t Be Tied To A Title

There was a study that was done on lawyers and doctors and when asked if they enjoyed their profession, most did not. It has to be the same within a large corporation. I am sure they love the income that comes with the positions, but their family’s suffer because of the long hours away from the nest. A lot of executives have attached themselves to a title. “What do you do?” I am a doctor, or CEO of a company… They are afraid of losing that identity so they stay where they are, living a life they dont really want to be living. Top level executives are looking to the internet to find far more happiness, more time with their family and more money than they made in their initial professions.

Talk To High Achievers

Top level executives are looking for what we have in the top tier home business industry. Stop chasing people who have no business ever being in business and start talking to business people about business. learn how to attract them to you rather than you chasing them. 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Straining Over-stressed Cancer Cells Can Kill Them Endangering Patient

Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center have recently discovered that stressed cancer cells that endure an increased amount of stress may be killed causing a disruption of the “assembly line” of cells, some of which may also act as protectors fighting cancer.

The center was recently awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further investigate the destruction of the cells, both healthy and cancerous, through stress, which could decrease an individual?s positive outcome and ability to be treated successfully.

Why Does Cancer Occur?

When damaged DNA cannot be repaired, cancer develops, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). There are a number of reasons for which damaged DNA can develop:

* chemicals

* viruses

* tobacco smoke

* over abundance of sunlight

Additionally, damaged DNA can be passed onto an individual hereditarily, explaining why some individuals inherit a cancer and others do not. The ACS also reports that cancer is the general term for more than 100 cancer-related conditions “in which cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control.” While all cancers develop out of abnormal cell growth, they can differ based on where the cell growth occurs.

Mesothelioma, The Rare Cancer

Mesothelioma cancer is considered one of the rare forms of cancer, although it has been steadily increasing and, according to scientists, will continue to increase over the next five to 10 years especially among industrial workers including those in the following professions:

* shipyard workers

* miners

* construction workers

* electricians

The above professions are most at risk for development of mesothelioma cancer because of their potential exposure to asbestos fibers and dust, which is the cause of mesothelioma cancer.

Unfortunately, hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, homes, etc, all likely contain some form of asbestos fibers and dust. Additionally, a plethora of asbestos-tainted products are still available today, and may increase risks of asbestos exposure among Americans. The Minnesota Department of Health has compiled a list of products that may be containing asbestos including the following.

* adhesive

* brake linings, pads and crutch plates

* ceiling panels, texture, tiles and tile mastic

* chimney flue lining

* shingles, siding, wall panels, ducts and pipes

* chalkboards

* cloth wire insulation

* electrical panels, breakers, panel arc chutes, and panel partitions

* fire blankets, curtains and doors

* spray-on fireproofing

* heating and cooling systems

* elevator equipment

* vinyl/asphalt floor tiles

* beverage filters

* heat resistant gloves

* laboratory hoods, tables and countertops

* paints and coatings

* felt, shingles, tar or black jack, and base flashing

* Table pads

* window glazing

* attic and wall insulation

* fireplace decoration

* gardening products

* wallboard or sheetrock and wallboard joint compound

* vinyl wall coverings

* spackling compounds

* caulking and putties

* decorative plasters

Due to the high number of asbestos containing products, individuals should discuss a potential mesothelioma diagnosis with their physician immediately, especially if they have any concerns of developing the deadly condition. Due to the frightening fact that mesothelioma is a dormant cancer (from 10 to 30 years) it is extremely important that an individual who may have been exposed to asbestos contact medical attention immediately to increase the chances of their condition.

By speaking with a knowledgeable mesothelioma lawyer, an individual can receive a free legal consultation on the development of potential mesothelioma lawsuits and litigation to receive monetary compensation, which can pay for costly treatments.

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Are you a fan of Ghost Whisperer? But I am. I love, love, love Ghost Whisperer, and I cannot love Melinda any more.

As a crazy fan, I have been paying close attention to everything relating to Ghost Whisperer. Do you know that even ghosts have rules in that world. I still remember that about a month ago, CBS has ever listed 100 rules that ghosts have to abide by in the Ghost Whisperer World.

I cannot name the 100 rules one by one, as you know, I have no the talent to remember them all. But I still could remember several rules that impress me deeply. Let’s review them here:

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First, ghost whisperers can see and communicate with earthbound spirits (referring to ghosts that still wandering in human world), like Melinda, and her grandma. ghost whiesperers help earthbound spirits with unfinished business and then cross them into the Light.

Second, most children can see ghosts when they are very young. But when grow up, people do not believe and reject to believe the existance of ghosts.

Third, ghosts go into the Light shortly after their issues are resolved. They will see the light, only them, and walk into the Light. Even Melinda could not see the Light.

Fourth, ghosts who stay earthbound are normally confused. Some do not know that they have been dead, some do not know how they died, some even do not know who they are.

Fifth, ghosts have no sense of time, like the Pilot, first episode of season 1.

Sixth, a child ghost will often remain earthbound waiting or searching for it’s parents. Like the little boy in second episode of season 1. He keeps waiting for his mom.

Seventh, animal spirits can be earthbound, that dog.

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The 4 Crucial Points in Self Defense

Crucial Points in Self Defense

Whether you are a beginner in self defense or an advanced martial artist there are certain principles that are paramount in your training. It does not matter if you have been training in kung fu, jiu jitsu or MMA for 10 years and can bench press three hundred pounds, if you do not implement these core principles you are operating at an extreme disadvantage.

1. Violent encounters require that you become a conqueror, a warrior who does not accept defeat. Here is a good mental note to take with you in your training. Whenever you go for your self defense training, go into it with a gladiator’s mindset. This means you must train with intensity!

2. When you go through a mock attack (and it is a must to find an instructor who trains in this manner!) employ the mindset that you are really being attacked. This will allow you to download a trained response onto your hard-drive for future use. So if the worst case scenario happens, you are prepared.

3. Students should be taught that, once they determine someone is an aggressor, they must use an “offensive” defense to control the attacker. The aggressor always presents biological giveaways such as clinched jaw, clinched fist, overall body posture, closing of distance, or verbal aggression before an attack. Once you identify these signals, you unleash preemptively with a barrage of debilitating strikes.

4. This next point is vital – a violent attack must be met with a violent response greater than what was delivered by the attacker. An equal and opposite reaction will not suffice. This will ensure that your attacker knows you have a “do not go gently” policy and in fact, you have turned the tables and you are now the aggressor. This is psychologically defeating for the attacker.

When you were deciding what you wanted to do in life, you more than likely prepared yourself for it. Whether it was through college, self-education, finding a mentor, you took steps to prepare for the future. Take this life principle and apply it to your education in self defense. You will be surprised how little time it takes for you to protect your most valuable asset.

Finally, remember this: there is no such thing as fighting dirty when it comes to life or death, so when the time comes for you to engage, be prepared and give it everything you have. Find an instructor who teaches you to manipulate the body’s vulnerable areas such as the eyes, ears, throat, neck, and groin. Once you have identified an instructor who emphasizes simple movements, who is teaches an offensive form of self defense, and who does not shy away from teaching you to defend yourself at all cost, you will know you have done your homework completely! All that remains is to train like you mean it!

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Stephen Spivey is considered a leading authority in the self defense industry. Stephen developed the innovative reality-based self defense system, American Combat System, and the highly-requested seminar series, MaxDefense. Both of these systems are touted as cutting edge in the self defense community. People travel from great distances to participate in this unique training and he has traveled far and wide to meet the requests for his seminars.

Stephen has been praised for his, “intelligent approach to self-defense training coupled with a wicked arsenal of techniques.” But he believes that, even more to the point, his training offers a big dose of personal empowerment for everyone who graces his doors or attends one of his seminars.

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Dining Table Maintenance

A dining table is an excellent piece of furniture which is well equipped at adding a strong touch of class and elegance to the home and dining room. However, it is also one of the most popular which means it will be the first to receive the general wear and tear that any piece of furniture receives after being used for a number of years.

The first method keeping your table safe is ensure your home and dining room is kept at a regular temperature.  Wood is a natural product and although it is treated with varnishes and polishes it is important that liquid and humidity is kept well away from the table.

When buying a dining table there are a number of options available.  Ranging from selecting a completely new dining table or a recycled, second hand table the approach to keeping it clean and maintaining its quality should be the same.  If you decide to select a second hand table the first stage is maintain the table ensuring all screws a tightly fitted.  You can also use rubber gloves and a chemical varnish remover to remove any old or faded areas. Another issue which often affects old and second hard dining tables are small splits which can aappear in the apron.  To remedy this situation the most effective method is to remove the apron and reattached it using a new layer of solid wood glue, holding it in place with clamps wedges.

Alternatively to avoid these sorts of issues you can use a table pad which uses a simply leg structure based on a minimalist style.  Requiring less maintenance work and a more modern appearance.  You can also select a more modern material such as glass or plastic which is simple and easy to maintain using general household polish.

In summary, a dining table can become a central feature of the home however it is important that they are well maintained and refurbishment as and when they grow old and receive lots of use.

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