Author Archives: Lorelle VanFossen
Revealed – Our CSS Media Styles
Part of the work involved in creating an “accessible” website includes developing Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) media references to help different media types, such as handheld computers, web page readers, and printers, handle our web page design elements. Below are some resources to get you familiar with how CSS media references work, and then we […]
Our HTML and CSS Codes – It’s All In The Details
We have a lot of small details that make our page design easy to use and pretty. Some are simple bits and pieces of style code that make things easier, such as spacers, while others are a little more sophisticated. All fill a need. Background Images – Our Header We’ve showed you the code for […]
Our HTML and CSS Codes – Our Javascripts
Javascripts are incredibly useful tools for web designers. In the right hands they can add usefulness and class to a web page design. In the wrong hands, they can be used to dance, sparkle, wiggle, and ballistically assault a viewer. Basically, javascripts are programs that run from within a web site. They can be simple […]
Our HTML and CSS Codes – Our Advanced Javascripts
We’ve looked at some of the simple scripts used within our web page design. Now we will look at some of the more complex scripts we use to create a more interactive and animated web page design and layout. [Note: We don’t use most of these javascripts any more, but we did for several years, […]
Our HTML and CSS Codes – Lists and Boxes
Web pages are not just books on the Internet. Nor are they billboards. In general, they are informational and educational papers and brochures to help people learn and gather information to make decisions. The more precise the presention of the information, the faster the user can get to the information. Lists are excellent ways to […]
Our CSS Text Designs – Fonts, Text, Links, and Headings
Our articles on web page design cover a wide range of topics, all focused on designing web pages with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). In this series, we focus on designing the smaller elements, the design elements found on a web page. You can find even more aggressive and unique designs in our CSS Experiments that […]
Understanding CSS Selectors and Attributes
Word Games – Understanding the CSS Jargon Understanding how CSS and HTML work together is not easy. The idea that it takes two pieces to fit together to make a web page display is a challenge. We’ve broken down the concept into simple terms and definitions, as well as simple examples to help you understand […]
CSS – The Things You Need To Know
While there is a lot of information about code styles and design layouts out on the web and throughout our CSS experiments and examples, some of the smallest details can be difficult to find. One of the little bits I needed to know was about how to layout a style sheet. Where do the spaces […]
Revealed – Our HTML and CSS Codes
NOTE: As with all web pages, they are often in a state of evolution. Within a couple of months of producing these pages giving the specifications of our Website design, we made a few changes. Most of these were cosmetic, changing a background color or font. We’ll list these changes soon. In the interim, there […]
Revealed – Our Innovative Layout
Our Innovative Layout In the policy of open source code for web page design, layout and structure, we are sharing our CSS and HTML design and layout so others can learn and use what we have learned. We have a very innovative design used throughout our various web page looks and transitions and we share […]
Outlook and Outlook Express Tips and Tricks
We’ve provided extensive information about how to stop spam, popups, and email hoaxes, and how to use Internet Explorer for browsing the Internet, but what about the process of sending and receiving email? We haven’t forgotten, after all, traveling as much as we do, we are completely reliant on the Internet to stay in touch […]
Search Engine Directories and Indexes
In general, website lists like directories and indexes require manual submission for inclusion, and many require an inclusion fee. We’ve tried to list the ones that are free or inexpensive here. Like specialty search engines and directories, these are usually very specific in the website information they highlight, so be sure and read the fine […]
Top Search Engines List
When it comes time to submit your website to search engines, it helps to have a list. The number and variety of search engines change rather quickly, but here is a general list of the top search engines with some information on where and how to submit to each search engine. To help you submit […]
Top Specialty Search Engines List
Specialty search engines and directories are targetted towards a specific audience and their needs. Typically, medical directories feature medicine and medical information and resources. Travel-oriented directories only list travel-related topics. Be sure and read the fine print and criteria to ensure your site qualifies. Some of these specialty directories require a low fee, but most […]
Shareware and Freeware Software Programs
We survive using shareware and freeware software. Don’t you? You should. Shareware and freeware software are programs available for download from the Internet that are either cheap or free. Before you start shaking your head and think that this is some kind of advertising ploy, it isn’t. We have been using shareware and freeware software […]