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8 Definitive Web Font Stacks
by Michael Tuck

Michael Tuck

In this article, Michael introduces the idea of using font stacks to expand the number of typefaces you can use in your web designs. Try out these structured collections of fonts, and give more of your users a richer typographic experience today!

 

Web Domination Using Photoshop
by Corrie Haffly

Corrie Haffly

The time has come for designers to execute their plans to dominate the World Wide Web with stunning graphics! Here, Corrie provides a full arsenal of fundamental techniques, before launching you on a stellar trajectory that takes in buttons in all their forms. With her step-by-step instructions, handy hints, and secret tricks, you'll have everything you need to bring the Web to its knees ... in awe!

 

Cool Web Design Effects Tutorials
by SitePoint Community

SitePoint Community

Our newest effects -- a grunge experiment, organic vortex, and tracing images using vectors -- will make very cool additions to your design arsenal. SitePoint Community member Andrew Harwood shows how they're done in his step-by-step tutes!

 

Cleaner, Sharper GIF, JPEG, And PNG Images
by Thomas Rutter

Thomas Rutter

Fuzzy images? Unclear graphics? Optimize your GIFs, JPEGs, and PNGs with this handy guide. Tom explains these file formats, and gives tips to improve their appearance on your site.

 

Spamproof Your Site
by Dan Thies

Dan Thies

Webmasters suffer more spam than most Web users. But you *can* escape the spambots! Dan's tips and hints will help protect your addresses, and your inbox. It's a must-read!

 

Build a Mercator
by Mark Larmand

Mark Larmand

A mercator is a spherical projection or map. Sound complex? It's a challenging technique, but Mark takes us through the basics - plus some cool variations! - in this step-by-step guide.

 

Design Project - Get Grunge
by Jeremy Wright

Jeremy Wright

If you liked Jeremy's Grunge Technique, take it one step further with his Grunge Design Project - a step-by-step guide to applying the technique to develop an atmospheric image.

 

Get The Look - Design Templates
by Adam Polselli

Adam Polselli

Spark inspiration and ideas with these handy reference guides - whichever design style you're after!

 

Pixel Anatomy 101
by Mark Larmand

Mark Larmand

Think you know when to use Gif and Jpeg? Mark's tutorial goes one step further, showing how to poke the pixel for optimum results.

 

Dr Design Answers your Questions
by Dr. Design

Dr. Design

Dr. Design returns to SitePoint to minister to your creative ails. Today he advises on coloured scrollbars, popups, ASP resources, frames, and more!

 

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