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Features a converter that will translate RGB formula colors into Hexidecimal colors! Very helpful when you're referring to a guide that uses one or the other but not both. For example, the lime color of my links is 171r, 214g, and 155b, which = #ABD69B in hexidecimal color.
A quick and cost-free way to create logos, graphics and image buttons like this:
An example of an interesting, attractive website. It is user-friendly, with quick loading information about the plays and how to order tickets. The layout is "Unconventional" with links in the middle of the page. Seems to use tables to organize information and images on the page.
An example of a sophisticated, interactive site. Their site is complicated but very efficient, with quick transitions and easy-to-read text. The layout resembles the "Left Justified" L design with navigation across the top and down the left side. More links on the right. Based on Flash
Below are websites with tips for improving images, including using appropriate file size:
Jacob Neilsen's Top Ten Mistakes of 2003
Among the pet peeves listed on Jacob Neilsen's Top Ten Mistakes are:
Web Graphics Tips from About.com
Topics such as slicing images, using smaller gifs, dithering, and converting jpegs to gifs are among those covered on this website. Very helpful for learning how to create and manipulate graphic elements on your site.
The Site Wizard
This site has a number of advanced features that have been simplified and made accessible to the novice designer.
CNN.com
An example of great content working hand in hand with wonderful photos.
A source of online tutorials and "how tos" about Dreamweaver and html.
A collection of links and resource information about web design.