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For the majority of people who are concerned with proper browser functionality and of course security, Internet Explorer would certainly not be a preferred browser choice. For many web designers Internet Explorer remains a headache that must be catered for because of the large number of users out there who refuse to switch or are unable to upgrade from long outdated versions such as IE6, which have many problems with modern HTML/CSS code.
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When you signup for an AUSWEB hosting plan, the first thing most customers do is upload their website – replacing the default New AUSWEB Customer index.html file for new accounts.

A common question we receive, is ‘how can I create a simple landing page for my website?’. Usually from customers who are using their domain for Email and/or file hosting and not yet ready to invest either too much time or money into a fully-fledged website – and just want a simple landing page with an image or contact details and info.

Obviously there are numerous options for HTML coding, anything from Notepad to DreamWeaver is capable of coding something suitable for all situations depending on your experience. However, if you’re looking for something quick and easy that doesn’t require much knowledge of HTML, a web based What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG for short) editor is probably just the thing you need!

Fortunately, Google Sites has one of the easiest and most user friendly WYSIWYG editors available, allowing you to specify various HTML options and choose from a range of pre-defined themes and templates, before letting you adjust everything in an easy and intuitive browser based editor even novices can use. You can change text, colours, images, add and remove links, as well as simple and advanced table and layout format settings. Everything you need to design the simplest blank landing page with a contact address, to a full webpage setup is available to you.

Head over to Google Sites to check it out, all thats required is a Google account!

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One of the most common questions (after SEO) we receive from our customer’s, is about optimizing their website load times and overall performance. The most common area is almost always making sure you’re using the right image type and compression, for the right situation. With modern website design and development, there are of course a lot more considerations to take into account, such as database driven content and advanced scripting languages. All of which can be optimized to ensure a better browsing experience for your visitors! Read more…

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The header image of your website is the first thing a new visitor to your site sees and we all know, first impressions can be hard to shake.

WebDesignerDepot.com has put together 20 examples of great blog header design, that will hopefully give you some insight into the questions you should be asking yourself before designing the right header for your site and the viewers you want to attract.

You can view the tips, including 20 Great Examples of Header Design Best Practices over at WebsiteDesignerDepot.com

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The following article features 10 useful CSS hacks and techniques – from cross-browser transparency and rounded-corners, to custom icon hyperlinks and a CSS lightbox!

Check it out over at: CatsWhoCode.com

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With all the myths out there surrounding Search Engine Optimization, Google’s Webmaster tools is definitely the first stop any serious web admin should consider for managing their websites and SEO.

Google has just released a comprehensive “Google for Webmasters” presentation which aims to give you a complete and better understanding of SEO, from what is involved, to the best practices for your site’s optimization. As usual, it’s always best to get it straight from the horse’s mouth! You can view the presentation at the link below:

Google for Webmasters

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1stWebDesigner, has posted an article with 10 Important Tips for SEO on your WordPress blog. Detailing everything from tweaking your XML sitemaps, using “Nofollow” links, to installing some of the many available WordPress SEO plugins. Check it out at the link above.

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Interesting recent article on Pingdom, which makes a point against Adobe’s dominance and suite of products not necessarily being a good thing for innovation in the web and graphic design arena. It’s an interesting read which goes through the history and evolution of web and image design applications over the last 15 years, and how Adobe has slowly acquired or crushed them all to sit atop the heap. Read more…

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Web designers and developers are continually pushing the boundaries with jQuery. However, there are many everyday website functions jQuery can bring huge improvements to such as menu and navigation styles. There are many things you can do with jQuery to spice up menus and WebDesignLedger.com has compiled 15 of the best techniques and solutions for enhancing your website’s navigation. From sliding menus and file trees to menus with tabbed navigation and animation effects, check it out below:

15 jQuery NavigationTechniques and Solutions

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Most web designers dread coming up with the “About Us” page. Trying to come up with something that condenses everything already on the site, into a unique and effective representation of the client or business, that isn’t cliche or bland can be extremely daunting. However, as always a little imagination can separate you or your client from the pack.

SmashingMagazine have put together a list of best practices, including numerous examples of effective designs ranging from classy and humorous to downright cool. Take a look at the following link: best practices for effective design of about us pages

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