Beginning and Advanced developers looking to build a tool kit should consider adding the following software and resources. All links are to reviews and recommendations on this site.
- Feed Reader- Beginners need to be learning all they can. Use feeds to help accelerate your learning. Rojo is a web based feed reader that provides a very “readable” interface. It is great for beginners. More advanced users should step up to the speed and usability of Feedlounge.
- Domain Tools – find or buy the perfect domain name over at Domain Tools.
- Web Hosting – The beginner looking to start a single site may want to consider Mysitespace. Advanced users running mutliple sites should look at Host Gator.
- HTML Editor – HMTL Kit is a free html editor that is easy enough for the beginner and robust enough for the advanced users.
- Content Management System – Organizing a website beyond 50 pages begins to be a challenge. For blogs consider WordPress, for medium sites consider Modx, and for large sites use Ezpublish
- HTML Tutorials – Beginners need a place to learn. Advanced users need a reportoire of reference sites. Consider HTML Dog, W3Schools and others.
- CSS Tutorials – Everyone wants to make their site look pretty. Sometimes it is a challenge to fulfill that desire. Look at CSS Tutorials from PIE, Max Design and West Civ.
- Website validation – Total Validator is just about the perfect HTML validation tool.
- Good ebooks – I only recommended two: SEO Book and Make Your Site Sell.
- Keyword analysis tools – Beginners should learn by using the variety of free tools available.
About the Author
Paul Flyer loves to research the web and find resources and tools for building, maintaining and promoting websites. Based in Saint Louis, MO, he works in management and spends his free time sharpening his web development and copy writing skills. Feel free to contact Paul with any questions, comments or ideas. He is also available to help you with your own website.
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