Welcome to the AbleDesign Web Design Tutorials!

Who are these tutorials intended for? If you are the do-it-yourself type who wishes to build a web site, has an idea what HTML entails, but does not yet know the extent of work involved in building a Quality Web Site, then these tutorials are perfect for you. They will not seek to be an A-Z HTML reference. Instead, they will build upon solid fundamentals and teach you the tricks of the trade. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send them to us via email or post a message in the support forums. Enjoy!

1. Beginning Design Considerations
   • Learn the Fundamentals
   • File Organization
   • Identify Your Target Audience
   • Offer People a Reason to Visit and to Return
   • Consistent and Intuitive Navigation
   • Fonts, Font Colors, and Page Colors
   • Image file formats: JPEG vs. GIF
2. Intermediate Design Considerations
   • Image Optimization and Thumbnails
   • Animations, pop-up windows, Java applets, scrolling text, and blinking text
   • To Frame or Not to Frame, That Is the Question
   • Don't be afraid to replace images with colored tables
   • Efficient Page Coding
   • Image Maps & Image Flips
3. Advanced Design Considerations
   • Browser Compatibility
   • Server Side Includes (SSI)
   • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
   • Interactivity
   • Search Engine Preparation and Positioning