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Some people still prefer to use traditional text editors such as Notepad to write their HTML code. After all, it’s free and readily available. Software that specializes in HTML coding usually costs money, and people would rather stick with the old editor, just to save some cash. If this problem sounds familiar to you, then you might want to try HateML Pro.

HateML Pro is a PHP/HTML editor designed to ease the process of coding your web pages. One of its main features is the syntax highlighting, which is the process of recognizing code written in PHP (among other languages) and highlighting them accordingly. HateML also has an Automatic Syntax Checker, which automatically checks for syntax errors, saving you time from debugging. Another nifty feature is the Intellisense. It analyzes what you are coding and it presents you with code hints as to what you are trying to code, speeding up your work by removing the need to type every part of the code. Other features include an FTP client, a MySQL manager plug-in and a Code Browser.

Designed to help in web development, HateML Pro is the solution for a cost-free yet feature-packed editor to ease your workload.

HateML Pro requires basic HTML knowledge to work with coding and runs on Windows 98, XP, and Vista.

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It’s quite a headache to find out that after spending a lot of time deciding what your site’s colors will be, that they may not show properly on some systems. This happens when the system does not recognize the color value and can often result into undesired dithering. So how can you be sure then that your chosen color will be displayed correctly on different systems? That’s where WebMaster Toolkit’s free Websafe Colour Tool comes in.

The tool allows you to get the nearest match of your chosen color using the 216 websafe color palette. With this tool, you can check whether your chosen color will display correctly on computers running a 256 color palette. It ensures that the colors you have chosen or would choose for your site will be consistent when displayed on any browser or system. Using it is as simple as keying in your chosen color value. If the chosen color is a websafe color, it will return the same value. If not, it provides you with the color value of its nearest match.

By knowing what colors are considered web safe, you are sure that your web pages will show off their true colors.

Knowledge of the hexadecimal values of colors is needed to make use of the tool. Basic HTML is also needed to apply the colors provided by the tool to your web pages.

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Visual impact is a very important element, whether you are a blogger or a web designer. To satisfy the need for such an impact, you turn to images. Abundant in the Internet are stock photography sites that offer images for a fee. If you have the resources, purchasing these wouldn’t be a problem. But not everyone has a gold mine in their backyard. For those who don’t have money to blow on one photo, there is Stock.XCHNG.

Stock.XCHNG is a stock photography exchange site that lets you download images for free. While some sites require an arm and a leg just to get an abstract photo you need, Stock.XCHNG only requires that you just sign-up. Signing up is virtually painless and almost instantaneous. Once signed in, you now have access to thousands of free photographs you can download and use.

The ever changing need for fresh images emphasizes the importance of a free stock photo site. The cost in the creation of a web site or blog is lowered as the images needed are now obtained free of charge. And with the growing number of images available in Stock.XCHNG, your well of ideas won’t easily run dry.

The Stock.XCHNG site runs on most web browsers. Permissions vary per artist and are displayed on the photo’s download page.

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Nothing’s worse than having a day out when suddenly the weather turns really bad. Sounds familiar? Then you might want to check out Weather Console by SuperPages.com. The Weather Console provides you with the day’s weather forecast including the high-low temperatures as well as what the cloud conditions are. Now you know you won’t miss that beautiful sunset due to cloudy skies.

Installing the console in your own web page is a breeze. You can provide either the ZIP code or the City and State that you want to display a forecast for. Then, you choose what style of console you want to be displayed in your web page. With 6 different styles, you can choose which will complement your web page. Not interested in weather? They have 3 special consoles that display other information: AQI (Air Quality Index), a Moon Console that displays today’s moon phase, and a Sun Console, which displays the day’s sunrise and sunset time. After choosing the console, you’d be provided with a code that you simply paste in your web page.

Whether you own a tourist-themed site or you simply want to let your site visitors know more about the weather, the Weather Console provides important information for everyone’s outdoor plans.

Weather forecasts are for US states only. Users need to have minimal knowledge of HTML of how to paste and where to paste the JavaScript code on their site.

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Choosing the right content management system (CMS) is just like choosing a new house. Not all houses are built the same and the same goes for CMS. One CMS may not have the features you need and another might seem bland for you. So how would you go about choosing the right CMS? Answer: OpenSourceCMS.

OpenSourceCMS allows you to test open source CMS software systems available on the Internet before you even download and install them. It saves you time by eliminating the need for trial and error. And the best part is that you don’t just see screenshots of the CMS. You get to use the software without installation and be an admin instantly. And with the two-hour refresh the site has, you don’t have to worry about breaking anything. Talk about hands-on experience.

Many of the free CMS software systems available in the Internet are showcased in OpenSourceCMS. Now you don’t have to go downloading and installing blindly, hoping that the chosen system would do what you want it to do. They have also grouped the CMS according to their uses. From blogs to wikis, for forums to image galleries, with OpenSourceCMS, you won’t go groping around for the right CMS that would fit your needs. Users need to have a basic idea of how a CMS works, if they’re to use this free resource to the fullest.

OpenSourceCMS works on most browsers. Certain privileges are disabled when trying out the different CMS they have in demo.

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Ever wanted to host your own radio show? DJ’s are cool, but it isn’t that easy to get discovered. Why wait for your time to shine? In the age of Web 2.0, anybody with a bit of imagination can be a publisher, an artist, a celebrity, and yes, even a DJ. Make your voice heard with WildVoice Podcast Studio.

If you have access to a PC, a microphone, and the Internet, you’re one step away from being The Next Big Thing. Download the freely available WildVoice Podcast Studio and start talking. The program makes it easy to record and publish your own podcasts on the web. It even gives you the ability to add background music and insert cool sound effects to add zest to your show. With powerful editing features, you can combine short audio clips into a single file. The built-in mixer is useful in normalizing volume from different sources. These basic tools are great for web masters who want to publish podcasts on their own sites.

WildVoice Podcast Studio uses the MP3 format. You can upload the files to your own server, but if you don’t have a web hosting account, don’t fret. Signing up for a free account with WildVoice.com will allow you to automatically upload and publish your podcast on their site, all directly from the program.

WildVoice Podcast Studio runs on Windows XP and needs Microsoft .NET Framework 2. If you don’t have this already, the program will automatically install it on your system.

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Are you one of those people who are obsessive-compulsive? Do you feel the urge to check on you email every 5 minutes? Are you conscious about being on top of things? Well, if you have a Google AdSense account, chances are you’ll want the AdSense Notifier for Firefox.

AdSense Notifier eliminates the need to check in on your AdSense account every now and then just to see how it’s doing. Come on, now. Don’t lower your head. A lot of people are guilty of this, and nobody can blame you because it’s how you make a living. However, sometimes too much fussing can lead to a decrease in productivity. AdSense Notifier makes you more productive by adding the daily statistics for your AdSense revenue to the browser status bar. Be updated with a quick glance at the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Whether you’re an experienced ad publisher or you’re just starting out, you’ll appreciate the instantaneous access to your AdSense data.

This Firefox extension supports Content, Referrer and Search data. It can also display some of the most important metrics such as Impressions, Clicks, CTR, CPM, Earnings and RPC. You can choose which values to display and configure the update interval. Ask it to fetch your data every minute and it will gladly obey. Clicking on the AdSense Notifier icon will log you into your AdSense account on the Google server.

AdSense Notifier is compatible with Firefox 1.0 and later versions.

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Good news for keyword research fanatics - John Alexander is offering a free download of his ebook, Wordtracker Magic as a promotional giveaway before the launch of the 2008 version. You have to subscribe to the mailing list to get the ebook, but the mailing list itself offers free SEO tips everyday.

Wordtracker Magic is no-nonsense and straightforward. He explains basic keyword research concepts and their application to Wordtracker. Far from a simple how-to guide, Wordtracker Magic contains discussions on trends, the site visitor’s mindset, and effective brainstorming. An entire chapter is also devoted to the tool’s KEI (Keyword Effectiveness Index) system and how to interpret its results. Of course, the ebook also covers a variety of keyword research tips and techniques supplemented by screenshots and clear instructions.

Alexander’s approach is easy-to-understand for Wordtracker newbies, but the ebook’s audience is not limited to that. If you’re an experienced WordTracker user, you might be surprised to find out a lot of tips and techniques you didn’t know about. The instructions in the ebook may be specific to Wordtracker users, but several of Alexander’s ideas are applicable regardless of the keyword research tool you use.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the ebook. The free download offer is up to October 31, 2007 only.

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Thinking of starting a new blog or online business? Do you know what’s hot and what’s not? Before spending a dime, it’s always a good idea to study the market first. To help you out, there’s a web tool called What’s the Buzz?

In a nutshell, What’s the Buzz? is a keyword research tool. How does it differ from other similar tools? Well, it’s simple but feature-packed. The interface is composed of a text box. Fill it up with the keyword you wish to study, and press enter. It churns out a long results page with statistics of that keyword and a list of related sites. It’s a simple enough tool, making it usable for keyword research novices.

What’s the Buzz? displays the both the Technorati Blog Popularity Chart and the Google Trends chart. These show how popular the keyword has been blogged about for a certain timeframe. It also searches for blog posts in Technorati that have been tagged with or contains the keyword, and finds social bookmarks in del.icio.us associated with it.

Never underestimate the power of statistics. It can certainly help you in making smart choices, say on what to pick between competing brands or services. The Internet is an incredibly fast-paced playground. It always pays to know what everyone is buzzing about.

What’s the Buzz? can run on most internet browsers.

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Earlier we featured a site full of free Flash games. If you read this blog faithfully, by now you should know that free games embedded on your web site can drive traffic, and lots of it. Looking for more addicting games? Here’s another site to enhance your menu, and it specializes in a widely popular word puzzle: crosswords.

JustCrosswords.com is a database of 15×15 black-and-white square puzzles. The design is simple and efficient - reminiscent of the old newspaper crosswords. The crossword list is organized by categories, among which are anagrams, astronomy, football, movies, music, and history. Pick a puzzle in any category and you’ll be greeted by a very intuitive Flash game. All crosswords have a timer so you can monitor your pace. Each also has a progress meter that tells you the puzzle’s percentage of completion (i.e. words you’ve solved divided by the total number of words). If you’re having a hard time or just in a hurry, you can ask it to reveal a clue, a letter, or even the whole word. This classic is still an enjoyable game to play, making it a great way to let visitors stay on your site for longer periods of time.

You can generate your own crosswords by adding your selection of words into the puzzles. The site has a generator which will automatically find of the optimal position of the words inside the square. Publish your game and embed it in your web site, or brag about your creation with an email to your friends.

Just like any other Flash game, it requires the latest Flash Player plugin.

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