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Tuesday, 12 June 2012

About Web Design / HTML: Fades without JavaScript; Cost of Web Design; Insp

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From Jennifer Kyrnin, your Guide to Web Design / HTML

One of the reasons I enjoy the new CSS3 features so much is that they add so many things that you couldn't do without a graphics program or some type of scripting. This week I explain how you can create dynamic fading effects using just CSS. Plus, I take a look at how much a web design should cost, including how small business owners can budget for the expense of hiring a designer. And I've got a new feature I'll be posting on Wednesdays—“Let’s Get Inspired!” This is a gallery of websites that inspired me and I hope will inspire you to create better web designs. As always, don't be afraid to share the designs that inspire you.

Every week in the forum we get several pleas for help. Sometimes I have answers but not always. If you've ever been helped by someone else, why not take a few minutes to pop into the Web Design forum or the HTML / XML forum and "pay it forward."

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Fading Doesn’t Need JavaScript Anymore

It used to be that if you wanted an image to fade in or out, you had to use JavaScript or an animated GIF. But now, with CSS3, you can get fading images without any extra scripts or a graphics software program.

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How Much Should a Web Design Cost?

The real answer to this question is, “it depends.” If you already know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then creating a new, dynamic website can cost as little as a couple dollars. But for a small business owner who would much rather focus on making and selling product, knowing what the < and > characters are for is a lot less important. But that means that a site can cost a lot more. I have seen high quality websites put up in a few hours for under $200 for everything. But in this case, “everything” doesn’t include very much. This article will help you understand what you should budget for various features of a website and request proposals from designers in your area.

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New Site Feature — Let’s Get Inspired!

When I’m working on a new design I like to look in lots of places to find inspiration, but my favorite thing to do is browse websites looking for designs. So, starting this week, I will be showcasing one of the sites that I’ve found in my browsing. The sites that I choose will be ones that catch my attention for some reason, that are beautiful or amazing—in short, inspirational. And if you have suggestions for sites that I should feature, please let me know in the comments!

Poll: How do you transfer files to your hosting provider?

It’s a tricky part of web development—moving web page files from the local computer to the hosting server or web site. Part of the reason it’s difficult for newcommers to do is because there are so many ways to do it. It used to be that the only reliable way to move files was via FTP with an FTP client. But then web editors like Dreamweaver added server connectivity to their programs, and hosting companies created tools to transfer files to and from their servers. And WebDAV gained in popularity making transferring files as easy as moving them in your operating system. If you host your own web pages or your company has your web server networked, you can move files using the networked file system, and finally some people avoid the whole problem and edit the files right on the web server. Vote Now View Results