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Balance, dramatic tension & the empty column

Leaving a number of web page columns nearly empty and filling the rest with body text provides an easy way to create balance and tension in a web page. The placement of the empty columns can perhaps enhance the effect.

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Adventures in HTML5. Part one: Using HTML5 now

The first in a series of posts that documents my experience of HTML5. I begin by looking at whether we can start using proper (new tags and all) HTML5 now.

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Good copy redeems bad layout and typography

Writing good copy can help overcome bad design decisions (but not vice versa).

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Introducing the 133 Theme for WordPress

The 133 theme is a Posterous style theme designed for easy posting and reading.

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Simple navigation: making it easy to reach lots of content

Or: How to present 9 links in an easy to follow way.

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