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    Perfect font for a construction site?

    Does anyone know a good font for a very classy construction site? The work that this company does is rather high-end, (image large spiral staircases in hotels). I've never been good at choosing a font. Please help! -Lou
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    client wants to update site himself

    or you can just tell the client that he has to purchase adobe contribute.
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    Best Laptops for Graphic Designing

    I use my MacBook Pro 17" when I am lazy and don't want to get off my couch. But when I've not so lazy I use my 24" iMac. Both have 4 gigs of ram and I love them. Lou
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    Need Some Advice Regarding a Client That Won't Pay

    I would send him an invoice via certified mail (so that he has to sign it before accepting it) and at the bottom of the invoice put: "Cc: [insert fake lawyer's name], Esq.]" That way he thinks you are involving an attorney, and he knows that you are serious. Some clients can bully you and...
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    Best Web Design Software

    Dreamweaver all the way; hands down. GoLive was nice, and I used to dislike Dreamweaver simply because I was a GoLive fan, but CS3 led me toward dreamweaver. I honestly can't stand people with their tough-guy notepad hand-coding... I hand coded when I was 11 -- move on and use some software...
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    Some useful tips to improve your website

    I agree with all 5 of jnjc's propositions. Not everything boils down to opinion. We can make objective claims about web design. For example, your 56k comment was remarkably untrue. There is an unbelievable amount of evidence/reason to back that up as well. jnjc was merely correcting some things...
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    naming web design business

    It's actually very easy when you think of SEO. For example, if you have a construction business and you are located in new jersey, then you should name your business "New Jersey Construction Company" and buy the domain www.newjerseyconstructioncompany.com You see, when people are looking for a...
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    Best free web hosting?

    If you are looking for free hosting, I would recommend Athost: http://athost.net/ If you want a free domain with it however, you have to have it as www.your-name.athost.net I would just buy a domain elsewhere, and then use the Athost for the hosting. Lou
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    Joomla Help

    I had that same problem. It drove me crazy. The easiest thing to do is download and install the AllVideos plugin. http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/multimedia/video-players-a-gallery/812 It's ridiculously easy to use. You will just need to change its default settings to fit your...
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    php form problem

    I'm very tired but if I'm not mistaken, $message is an undeclared value.
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    What do you think?

    very fast.
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    Dreamweaver file mismanagement

    I would just use the target/drag tool (I forget the actual name) to connect a link to the correct page. Then change the settings to that the links are relative to the documents, rather than the site root. Everything should be fine after that.
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    Is there any CSS property to make font smooth in IE?

    I think you actually can in css 3... font-smooth: always; Unfortunately, and rather ironically, css 3 won't be supported by IE until version 9 comes out.
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    how to add pop up link in my site...

    The code ^^ above mine will probably open the page in a new tab, not a new window: just use this: <A HREF="javascript:void(0)" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com,'Google')"> Google</A>
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    How can the client manipulate their own site?

    Why does everyone just jump into concluding that a CMS would be necessary. Google "Adobe Contribute" -- easiest thing ever.
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    Should I get a html editor?

    As a professional web designer, running my own web design business, I have to HIGHLY recommend one of Adobe's products -- namely Dreamweaver. Their software is expensive, but very much worth the money. Don't even deal with frontpage. Dreamweaver will unleash the hidden web designer in you, and...
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    flash doesn't work in IE!

    Just watch my video tutorial. It has helped a lot of people with the same problem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlbyUGjjrXc
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    Best CMS program

    I don't mean to sound flippant here, but based on the way that you describe your design experience, I would choose Joomla. Drupal might be a bit too much for you. Joomla can be fantastic once you know how to manipulate its components and plugins. I should also ask, what hosting service do...
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    google local listing

    I do this with clients all the time. Here's something you should know. Google's local business listings are ranked based on the amount of content you include with a listing. Adding pictures to your listing is great for SEO. Same for videos and reviews -- but I've noticed that pictures have...
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    Dreamweaver 8, CS3, CS4?

    I hope you're not seriously suggesting DW8, or CS3, over CS4. I've been an avid user of all 3, and CS4 wins hands down.
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