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Web Design is the creative skin of the internet. Without webmasters or designers the internet would be about as fascinating as Windows 3.1 or even DOS. Luckily for the last decade, starting with the Netscape folks, we've had web browsers and standards by which to code and design graphically appealing websites. In turn, the code that's driven these website has also jumped leaps and bounds. In the end, we've been able to make the web really amazing.

This AnA section is meant to allow visitors and members to ask questions about web design from a professional webmaster. Questions pertaining to CSS, Graphics, xHTML, HTML, coding languages, browser compatibility (or lack there of), and website applications (including those used to create pages) are more than welcome.

We also welcome your questions on topics like Google Adsense, Analytics, or Adwords. eCommerce and online marketing questions are encouraged as well.

Click on the "In-Depth" tab to see the experience our lead webmaster has in fielding your questions. We hope if you have something to contribute that you'll also pitch in with your advice and/or experience.

I, JCDerrick, will be fielding the majority of questions in this AnA area. I have 11 years of webmaster experience and designed this site. I have also designed other large sites like Hawaii-Guide.com. Currently I am working at my job to redesign the South Carolina Education Television homepage as well.

I am familiar with the following online code/technologies:
xHTML and HTML (fluent)
CSS (fluent)
php
mySQL
Javascript

I am familiar with the following web building tools:
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (best web layout tool)
Notepad (seriously, pure coding has its advantages)
Adobe Photoshop CS3 (best graphics tool)
Adobe Illustrator CS3 (great for larger graphics and .png files)
Adobe Fireworks CS3 (great for .gif files)
Adobe Flash CS3
Google Earth Pro

I am highly experienced with these web software applications, sites, or programs:
phpbb
Expression Engine
Google Analytics
Google Adsense
Google Adwords
Google Webmaster Tools
PayPal
Google Checkout
Mercantec
eBay
Digg

I am familiar with compatibility for these browsers:
Firefox 2
Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)
Internet Explorer 6 (IE6)

I am *somewhat* familiar with these server platforms:
IIS
Redhat