A common question is what is CSS dot notation and how to use it. CSS dot notation is the use of (.) the period for defining classes and pseudo-classes. We’ll review each of those in this lesson. A pseudo-class is literally a “fake class” or “unreal class” because you actually never make this class in [...]
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CSS Embellishments
There are various ways in which you can embellish the look of your website with simple CSS tricks. These CSS tricks will get your website to look much better and add more color to your website’s overall look. You are going to learn simple CSS tricks that will allow you to edit the look of [...]
How to Link to a JavaScript Function
This is such as common question… so it is absolutely necessary to answer. It is also really useful. It is something along the lines of: How can I link (use the <a> tag) but execute a JavaScript function instead of to page?. Once you know how to do this, you will be able to do [...]
Indenting With CSS
When typing something up on Microsoft Word, or any fancy text editor, we can easily indent. There is either a designated indent button, or we use our handy tab key on the keyboard. It is very simple. How is it done in CSS, though? It is done using a special property created specifically for this purpose: [...]
Making a div Scroll
While some research was being conducted, there were very few pages found that talked about this. Sometimes, one just wants to make something always be accessible to the user or client of your website, whether it be the sidebar, login info, or social media buttons. To make that happen with style we need to review [...]
Search Engine Optimization: New, Regular, and Unique Content
Something that will really boost your search engine ranking (SEO) is by servicing or maintaining your site by updating it constantly. Set goals depending on the amount of free time you dispose of. Some make it a goal to write fresh content every week, others twice a week, even daily. Yet some make it a [...]
Pages on Google
If you have submitted a sitemap, then you might be wondering how many pages Google has actually indexed of your website, or eager to see them on Google. To do that, follow these easy steps: Go to www.google.com Put the following characters in the search bar: “site:” Then, put the url of the root of [...]
Search Engine Optimization: Introduction
What is Search Engine Optimization? Well, if you are a website developer, you have probably heard of it. You may even have a notion of what it comprises. Search Engine Optimization is a technique used by web developers to get higher rankings in major search engines like Google or Yahoo or Bing. What this means [...]
