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Web Design

Webmonkey - A portal to many web design resources including html "cheatsheets" as well as a number of other helpful hints.
HTML Help - A guide to help with coding HTML by hand. This page can be helpful when trying to work out a kink in your web design software or when trying to add special effects.
HTML Goodies - A second page devoted to HTML special effects and hand-coding.
How to create a text-link mouseover - The instructions and code that detail how to make alternate text appear when a link is touched by a mouse cursor.

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FTP Help

Yahoo! FTP Help - Help from yahoo.com on how to complete an FTP transfer successfully.
WS FTP - The FTP program GVSU students use in the lab.
The Definition of FTP - The meaning behind the acronym "FTP."

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Dreamweaver

Macromedia Support Center - Macromedia's official online support center for Dreamweaver.
Working with Fireworks in Dreamweaver - How to use the graphics program Fireworks in conjunction with Dreamweaver.
The Dreamweaver Help Pages - A third-party set of instructions for using Dreamweaver.
Willa's Dreamweaver Help - A helpful guide which specifically helps Dreamweaver users re-name web pages on their hard drives without breaking their links.
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Graphics Help

Absolute Web Graphics - 10,000 free graphics for use on personal web pages.
Paint Shop Pro Tutorials - A set of tutorials on Paint Shop Pro, a graphic design program that Grand Valley provides in all of its lab environments.
Free Animated .gif Images - Free images that are able to move, blink and grab your reader's attention.

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Writing Help

Writing for the Web (writers' edition) - A writing manual for those looking for help with content, style, organization and editing.
Web Word Wizardry A Net-Savvy Writing Guide - A guide to keeping writing on the web fresh, original and professional.
A Study in Writing for the Web - A series of studies targeting internet users that helps web designers understand how to please their readers.

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