Nathan Segal

In this article we look at HTMLPad, an all-in-one HTML, CSS and JavaScript editor. One thing about the installation is that the program asks about using Internet Explorer (IE) for viewing. That really surprised me. I have IE 9 on Windows 7 Home Premium and I find it to be incredibly unstable and is prone […]

In this article we’re going to look at seven common HTML5 mistakes that people make when creating layouts. 1. Failing to plan: As in some of my other articles, I stress the need for planning as your number one step and that’s the case here, too. So do yourself a favor, step away from the […]

4/3/13 In this article we’re going to look at ways to get consistent results from your HTML5 layouts, using a combination of good design practices and the new HTML5 tags and structure. 1. As I’ve said in other articles, the first step is to plan out the site in advance and to work out all […]

In this article we’re going to look at CSS design mistakes to avoid when creating your layouts. All of these tips are designed to help you write better code and to make it more effective when working with other people who might have access to your files. So let’s get started. 1. Not Planning Out […]

You may have heard the phrase: “Content is king” and that’s very true when it comes to blogs. This is not for any content, but high value content that gives value to your readership. In this article, we’re going to look at ten ways of creating great content for your blog and for raising your […]

In this article we’re going to look at ten tips to help you create effective websites, using CSS and CSS3 elements. CSS3 has made a huge difference in web design, offering greater flexibility and options for designers. As the specification continues to evolve, designers will need to make use of vendor prefixes to ensure compatibility […]

3/13/13 Have you ever wanted to start a blog but you’ve been uncertain how to get started? In this article we’ll look at the necessary steps and recommendations to get you up to speed. 1. Types of Blog: Blogs are known as Content Management Systems (CMS’s) that you can use. such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla!, […]

JQuery Mobile has gone through some important changes in this version of Dreamweaver. One of the things that was cumbersome in the previous version was how to change colors in a layout. There was no simple way to do it until now. To get started, go to File: New. In the New Document dialog box, […]

2/25/13 Mofuse allows you to build mobile versions of your website. They offer several options: To build the site yourself To allow them to do it Become a reseller of their services. Note that in the screen shot above, you receive a free trial and, depending on your audience, there are several different price points. […]

In this article we’re going to look at a web-based tool the CSS Layout Generator. This version contains a few improvements. You can create a layouts that are either a fluid or fixed width with a min and max width. They can also include a header menu and footer. You can select a […]

A few days ago I attended an online presentation from Adobe about some software updates. These include: Adobe Edge Reflow, Edge Animate, Dreamweaver and Edge Code. Note that all of these are only available on the Creative Cloud for Web Pros. Edge Reflow First up was a slide about Edge Reflow and one of the […]

In this article we’re going to build vertical menus with CSS3. Whenever possible, I recommend using software for several reasons: It’s easier and it saves a lot of time. If you need to reverse engineer the results it’s easier than building the layout from scratch. Still, there will be times when scratch building a layout […]