Firefox has been my favorite browser for quite some time now. While I do use a few other browsers for specific purposes, Firefox remains my mainstay. The reason is fairly simple: Firefox is not just a browser, it is a tool. With the wide array of add-ons available, Firefox has become indispensable. The add-ons add a richnes and depth to the browsing experience that supersedes that of any other browser out there.
What can I do right from Firefox that I find so helpful?
- post to my blog
- shorten urls
- tweet
- analyze websites for SEO purposes
- bookmark and categorize sites I visit
- analyze the speed of my website
- debug html and css issues
- create basic graphics
- read my news and feeds
- ftp
- manage downloads extremely effectively
- perform a gazillion web development tasks
- measure images
- validate web pages
- determine which fonts a site is using
- plus a myriad of other things
Firefox is my multi-purpose tool for accomplishing tasks from ONE application.
No other browser has yet to come close.
Over the next few weeks I will be writing about my favorite addons. Some are rather simple. Some a little more complex. But all, I am sure, you will find helpful.
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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I love firefox but I didn’t know it could do all that. The one thing I really dislike is all the updates. I know they’re useful bu it’s really annoying when you’re in the middle of a paper or something and that little box pops up. :/
Ashley,
Yes I agree. That update popup can be annoying! Stayed tuned over the next few weeks to learn more about firefox addons.