DESIGN & STYLE
Some Advice and Hints on Building Better Web Sites.
The BigNoseBird.Com philosophy on web site design. Food for
thought presented as meat and potatoes. Know that your browser
and system settings are not universal. Getting your content to as
many people as possible is paramount.
Why the First 400 Pixels of your Main Page Matter Most.
This is what I call the FRONT DOOR, your welcome mat to
greet the world. Is the top few inches of your main page going
to sweep me in, or carry me away? Get some straight forward and
frank information to get you asking the right questions.
Photo Composition:
Creating Great Images From Your Photographs.
This multipage tutorial introduces you to the importance of
photo composition. Your job as webmaster only begins when you
scan that picture. Learn which scanner is best for you, and
what to do with it once you have it. Crop and edit your work
for maximum effect.
How Color Works in HTML.
Learn the basics of color on the web. The #FF00FF numbering
scheme is fully explained
The SAFE Colors
Just because your monitor displays 16 million colors, doesn't
mean everyone's does. Here is some useful information on making
your pages look great in 256 colors (well 216 really).
Color charts? Of course!
Lose Wait and Look Great. The
Skinny on Graphics
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the two main
web image formats can not only make your page load faster, but
make it shine. Learn about color reduction, transparency, and
other useful tidbits. Now you will know when to JPG and when to GIF!
Get Fancy!
Complex Looking Pages using Simple Techniques.
Several example main page layouts featuring all the major
food groups of style. Every page, trick, and technique is
fully explained, with cut and paste source code for each.
ASCII Chart with Explanation
Very handy reference page for when you need to find just
how to display that special character on your page.
