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<title>Graphic Design Links and Tutorials / afox / All</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Free XHTML and CSS Valid Templates to Knock Your Socks Off]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/WebDesign/Free_XHTML_and_CSS_Valid_Templates_to_Knock_Your_Socks_Off-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Web Design</category>
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<description><![CDATA[4 New free templates for download. They will knock your socks off! Besides, you can't beat free stuff!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Free XHTML and CSS Valid Templates to Knock Your Socks Off]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/Free_XHTML_and_CSS_Valid_Templates_to_Knock_Your_Socks_Off/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/Free_XHTML_and_CSS_Valid_Templates_to_Knock_Your_Socks_Off/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
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<description><![CDATA[I haven't had the opportunity to devote time to making more templates for a while. I have had some ideas for new templates and have been excited to see them in action. Here are the results of one of them! I wanted to try something I've not really explored much and am fairly pleased with the results.Feel free to use the templates in whatever setting you would like. They are completely free in every sense. You can add / remove to them as you wish. I only ask that as long as it resem...(read more)<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Things You Need To Know About Your Website Designer]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/WebDesign/10_Things_You_Need_To_Know_About_Your_Website_Designer-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/WebDesign/10_Things_You_Need_To_Know_About_Your_Website_Designer-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/WebDesign/10_Things_You_Need_To_Know_About_Your_Website_Designer-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[10 things you need to know about your designer before you begin website construction.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Listomi.com - Cataloging the Universe]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/OffTopic/Listomi-com_-_Cataloging_the_Universe/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/OffTopic/Listomi-com_-_Cataloging_the_Universe/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Off Topic</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/OffTopic/Listomi-com_-_Cataloging_the_Universe/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Listomi.com is a great free service that offers a central repository of everything lists! User generated content, sign up to add a list of your own.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to generate more link backs Using free tools, downloads, and more]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-generate-more-link-backs-using-free-tools-downloads-and-more/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-generate-more-link-backs-using-free-tools-downloads-and-more/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-generate-more-link-backs-using-free-tools-downloads-and-more/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most important factors in SEO, especially in things such as Google PR, is the amount of link  backs you are able to acquire. In previous posts on this blog you can read about how to gain link backs by using Blogs and Forums as well as Social Networking websites. I'm going to focus on generating traffic by offering something of use to your visitors.There are many things free floating around the internet, and that perhaps, is one of the biggest understatements I'll make t...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[dark... A Dark Themed Google Search]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/dark-a-dark-themed-google-search/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/dark-a-dark-themed-google-search/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
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<description><![CDATA[I was staring at Google.com the other as I often do and was actually getting a headache. I work in front of the computer and doing internet related tasks 99.999% of the day I spend a lot of time on our favorite search engine Google.com.I decided to put together a Google Search which is not so bright. In fact it is black. Very dark and easy on the eyes. Also doing some research on the internet, Digg (great place for research of this sort), and a lot of blog posts, I'd found a few ...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Web Designers vs. Flash (why most steer clear)]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/web-designers-vs-flash-why-most-steer-clear/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/web-designers-vs-flash-why-most-steer-clear/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/web-designers-vs-flash-why-most-steer-clear/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Flash is a wonderful invention. It has its uses, it benefits many people, and its fun. That's my disclaimer. Also, I'm not a very big fan myself for a few key reasons. That's what this post is about. I am not bagging on flash in any way, but for the most part I really feel it is simply not a practical move for most websites.Search Engine OptimizationThe first point here is this. Flash does not play well with others. Meaning : An all flash website is a search engine disaster. Sea...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Website Design Gone Bad - Frontpage and Dreamweaver Designers]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/website-design-gone-bad-frontpage-and-dreamweaver-designers/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/website-design-gone-bad-frontpage-and-dreamweaver-designers/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/website-design-gone-bad-frontpage-and-dreamweaver-designers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This posts target audiences are self professed website designers and those in the market for quality websites.First of all I would like to say that knowledge is most definitely power. But in the same breath let me add this. With knowledge comes great responsibility. With the invention of WYSIWYG there has been an onslaught of poorly coded D.I.Y web pages introduced to the Internet. Yes... onslaught is the correct word. Everyone and their grandmother now has the power to build a we...(read more)<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 must have elements to any successful business]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/top-10-must-have-elements-to-any-successful-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/top-10-must-have-elements-to-any-successful-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/top-10-must-have-elements-to-any-successful-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many factors come into play when one sets out to be successful at design, programming, or any business. Here is a list of what I consider to be the most important aspects of running a successful business.1.) Knowledge Is Power. Feel free to become an expert in your field. Whether it's design, web developing, programming / coding, construction work, whatever... know what your doing. Your clients will come to you because you are the expert. Don't disappoint them. By becoming an expe...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cheap Hosting Solutions Now Has A New Blog!]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/cheap-hosting-solutions-now-has-a-new-blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/cheap-hosting-solutions-now-has-a-new-blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/cheap-hosting-solutions-now-has-a-new-blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cheap Hosting Solutions has just launched a new blog. View it here. I had the pleasure of installing it for them as they requested to use the same blog software that I scripted up for use with this blog here.It was really neat to see how one of my projects adapted to another website. Usually the coding projects I do are tailored specifically for a certain application or website. The blog however fit in very nicely. It was great to see someone else benefit from the work I put into...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Prevent Bandwidth Hijacking And Image Or File Hot Linking]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-prevent-bandwidth-hijacking-and-image-or-file-hot-linking/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-prevent-bandwidth-hijacking-and-image-or-file-hot-linking/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-prevent-bandwidth-hijacking-and-image-or-file-hot-linking/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A common problem people often run into is file hot linking. This is caused when someone links directly to an image or file on your site, using it, without actually hosting it themselves, and in essence, robbing you of your bandwidth. This can be very irritating as bandwidth can be expensive. Here's a couple ways to prevent this.In order to make this work, you will need access to your .htaccess file. If one does not exist, simply place one in the directory to prevent hot linking. (...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Battle of the OS - Quit Bickering And Grow Up!]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/battle-of-the-os-quit-bickering-and-grow-up/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/battle-of-the-os-quit-bickering-and-grow-up/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/battle-of-the-os-quit-bickering-and-grow-up/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[First off, I'm a Linux user. Proud to be one. Before that, I was a Windows user, I was proud to be one. Before that I was a Mac user, and you know what, I was proud of that too. (None of this new age mac stuff, like straight up Macintosh user. Yeah, that's what they used to call it, Macintosh. Google it.)I think there is a ridiculous amount of hype concerning what operating system people are using. Every day on Social networking websites, blogs, forums, etc. people are flaming eac...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AlfredFox.com Featured on CSS Web Design Yorkshire]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/alfredfox-com-featured-on-css-web-design-yorkshire/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/alfredfox-com-featured-on-css-web-design-yorkshire/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/alfredfox-com-featured-on-css-web-design-yorkshire/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great news! Alfredfox.com has been featured in a CSS Showcase / Design Gallery. I noticed a considerable jump in traffic and was curious as to where it came from. Upon closer inspection I see that it has been coming from CSS Design Yorkshire.This is a Design Showcase displaying websites they find worth merit. Here is a quote from their website.&quot;CSS Web Design Yorkshire is a gallery of web sites created by css web designers in the Yorkshire region who build tableless websites usin...(read more)<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ZScreen - A Great New Open Source Screen Shot Utility]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/zscreen-a-great-new-open-source-screen-shot-utility/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/zscreen-a-great-new-open-source-screen-shot-utility/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/zscreen-a-great-new-open-source-screen-shot-utility/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I've recently come across a great utility for taking screen shots of either your entire desktop or an application window. This program,ZScreen , is packed with features! I find I always need to take screen shots but I find it's always been a pain because not only do I have to take the screen shot, I have to open it in a graphic editor to grab what I need from it, then upload it somewhere. All in all a good screen shot takes me about 2 minutes. I was really excited when i came acros...(read more)<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Four CSS and XHTML Acknowledgments]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/four-css-and-xhtml-acknowledgments/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/four-css-and-xhtml-acknowledgments/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/four-css-and-xhtml-acknowledgments/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I've had the privilege to be recently featured on four CSS / XHTML Galleries. These galleries are put in place to allow others to rate valid CSS / XHTML websites. I count it a privilege to be included on these lists as they are normally reserved for the cleanest and most professional of websites. So it is a great honor to be among them.If you would like to, you can follow the links below to visit the galleries.Freelance Website Design || Website Design<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How I Am Achieving Google Search Engine Rankings Absolutely Free]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-i-am-achieving-google-search-engine-rankings-absolutely-free-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-i-am-achieving-google-search-engine-rankings-absolutely-free-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
<category>Blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-i-am-achieving-google-search-engine-rankings-absolutely-free-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[WARNING: This is a fairly long article. I would suggest going to get a snack. But come right back, you definitely need to read this.I've read a great deal of articles on how to rank high on search engines (namely Google), get more visitors, and get noticed for those key words your really looking for. I've been working for the past 4 months on putting my own theories into practice and here is my 4 month report.Freelance Website Design || Website Design<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MyTinCup.com Student Loan Relief Fund]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/mytincup-com-student-loan-relief-fund/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/mytincup-com-student-loan-relief-fund/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/mytincup-com-student-loan-relief-fund/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I've recently had the privilege to work with an organization which I think will make a huge impact on many young adults. I love the work that I do and I really enjoy the different websites I get to work with. But once in a while something comes a long that is more than just business. A website which serves a higher purpose than simply making money and generating more business.Freelance Website Design || Website Design<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Create A Great Website]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-create-a-great-website/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-create-a-great-website/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-to-create-a-great-website/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I usually don't do this, but in my un-thwarted conquest for &quot;blogdom&quot; without Wordpress, I've lost the ability to do trackbacks. I was never big on them anyway, but I came across some great advice today I wanted to share. This is not my own advice, but the advice of Seth GodinHere are principles I think you can't avoid:1. Fire the committee. No great website in history has been conceived of by more than three people. Not one. This is a dealbreaker.2. Change the interaction. What...(read more)<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How I Am Achieving Google Search Engine Rankings Absolutely Free Part II]]></title>
<link>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-i-am-achieving-google-search-engine-rankings-absolutely-free-part-ii/</link>
<comments>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-i-am-achieving-google-search-engine-rankings-absolutely-free-part-ii/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>afox</dc:creator>
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<guid>http://www.graphic-design-links.com/Blogs/how-i-am-achieving-google-search-engine-rankings-absolutely-free-part-ii/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On 9/20/2007 I posted about an experiment I'd been conducting to boost my search engine ranking for the key words I was aiming for. Freelance Website Design and Website Design... At the time of this post, I am currently #4 on Google for 'Freelance Website Design' and #36 on Google for 'Website Design'. A very unexpected bi product of my experiment was an increase in page rank.Freelance Website Design || Website Design<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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