Webmaster Finds!

     Building websites can be such a chore. You start with an idea in your head and you spend hours trying this, trying that and then what? STILL NOT HAPPY! Ok maybe that's just me, I am a bit of a perfectionist. But no really, you need just the right host (cause I can't host them myself even tho I have tons of ppl asking me to build a website), you have to find just the right code, colors, text ... blah blah blah! Its so much work! I'm not sure people really know that. Oh sure you can do the plain old cookie cutter type that comes with so many website builders but yuck! There's no fun, no challenge and no personality. And sometimes that just won't work anyway.
     So here I am, I took on the challenge of building another website. This was months ago and I'm not done (I'm so ashamed of myself too!) but no matter what I do its not working, its not right, its MAKING ME CRAZY!!! Then today, a miracle happened! It actually started to come together.. finally! So (insert sigh of relief here...) it will actually be up and running soon! Hopefully those who trusted me to build the website aren't ready to kill me by now (NOS you know who you are! And yes I paid for the domain way back so its already yours.).
     In the hopes this doesn't happen to just everyone, but just in case it does, I have decided to list a few of the very helpful things I have found while doing graphics or building websites:
               1. Flipping Typical This lets you see all the fonts installed on your computer. Such a lifesaver!
               2. Smashing Magazine They say it best themselves: "Founded in September 2006, Smashing Magazine delivers useful and innovative information to Web designers and developers. Our aim is to inform our readers about the latest trends and techniques in Web development. We try to persuade you not with the quantity but with the quality of the information we present. Smashing Magazine is and always has been independent."
               3. Zen Textures Because I swear, what used to be a background is now called a texture... seriously!
               4. Free Online Image Editor Don't ask me why but every once in a while I need this and yes I do have programs for such a thing!
               5. Hybrid Lava is a web design, Inspiration, graphic and development blog that is written by designers for designers all over the world. The primary purpose of this site is to act as a platform for sharing web design related knowledge and resources. Topics range from design inspiration to tips and tutorials and everything in between.
               6. Naldz Graphics  Founded in February 2008, Naldz Graphics is a fast growing Design Blog for designers and design lovers. We are showcasing the best tutorials, freebies, inspirations and other useful and informative resources to help and give love to design community.
               7. Common fonts to all versions of Windows and Mac equivalents. 
     Well that's all I have to share at the moment but hopefully I have helped someone out there and you two wont be stuck on the same project for what feels like decades ;)