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July’s Fresh Photoshop Web Layout Tutorials
Submitted on August 22, 2010 - 7:58amThis roundup includes 21 Photoshop tutorials which deal with creating web layouts, fresh and inspirational resources from design community (July 2010).
Six Quick Questions with Chris Coyier
Submitted on August 16, 2010 - 8:00pmI recently had a chance to ask Chris Coyier, one of the most well know authors within the web design industry and curator of CSS-Tricks, some quick questions and catch up with what he has been up to lately.
July’s Free Professional PSD Web Templates
Submitted on August 14, 2010 - 9:21amHere’s a collection of 32 fully customizable templates which contain the graphic source files in .PSD format, fresh and creative resources from design community (July 2010).
June’s Free Professional PSD Web Templates
Submitted on July 31, 2010 - 5:05amHere’s a collection of 32 fully customizable templates which contain the graphic source files in .PSD format, fresh and creative resources from design community (June 2010).
5 Tips and Tutorials for Creating Memorable Business Card
Submitted on July 24, 2010 - 9:51amBelow is a roundup of very usable tips and tutorials, that will help us for creating unique and memorable business card.
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Choosing the Right Web Host: A Complete Guide
With so many web hosts out there, which is the right one for you? What kind of web hosting do you really need? What kind of features and services do you need? In this informational article, we'll cover the basics and help you discover what you really need.
Using Drupal: Snippets, Themes, and Resources
Developing for Drupal can be a challenge sometimes. Unlike Wordpress, its a bit more complicated and involves some more coding and configuration. In this tutorial, we'll share some of our favorite themes, snippets, modules, and other resources to help get you on your way to building a site with Drupal.
Protecting your files with a PHP Login Script
Ever wanted to password protect your files easily using PHP? In this tutorial, we create a simple PHP script that asks you for your username and password before allowing to proceed to the page. Very useful for user management.
Snippets and Resources to get started with .htaccess
Not everyone knows about the capabilities of .htaccess. But if you take the time to understand it, .htaccess can play a vital part in your website, and greatly improve your server's capabilities. So here are some quick tips on using htaccess, and snippets to help you get started.
Creating a sweet header effect with jQuery and PNGs
In this tutorial we cover how to create an awesome effect using jParallax, a jQuery plugin. This effect simulates a window 3D effect using jQuery and a few images, making it ideal for use as a header. Read on and learn how to provide your visitors with a truly unique experience.
Creating Awesome Buttons with CSS and Image Sprites
In this tutorial we cover different ways to style buttons using a image and some CSS. Buttons are essential to user interfaces and should be thoughtfully designed with the user in mind.
Use Mouse Gestures for Captchas and Email Protection
Mouse Gestures, although rarely used, can be a great way to protect your email addresses and forms from spam. Today I will share a unconventional way of using mouse gestures to hide your email address and as a Captchas for forms and whatever else you can think of.
