Just launched a new web design tutorial site. Hope it could be useful for some. www.hotcoding.com

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This thread (original post: December 11, 2006) announced a new web‑design tutorial site by and attracted early reactions from , , and . Below are concise, practical suggestions to make a tutorial site durable, trustworthy, and easy for future readers to apply.

Structure tutorials around learning goals: open each lesson with a one‑line objective, list prerequisites and an estimated completion time, then break the content into short, numbered steps. Add a small exercise and downloadable starter files so readers can practice without copying large blocks of code. Group related lessons into clear learning paths (beginner → intermediate → advanced) so newcomers can follow a sequence.

Prioritize usability and accessibility: use a mobile‑first, readable layout (comfortable line length, adequate contrast, clear headings). Provide a collapsible table of contents per lesson, copy‑to‑clipboard for code snippets, and sandboxed live demos so readers can try changes safely. Include ARIA roles and keyboard navigation notes to help assistive technologies.

Maintain credibility and discoverability: show a visible “last updated” date and a brief changelog for examples, state a permissive code license for reusable samples, and offer an RSS feed and sitemap. Add structured data (HowTo/Tutorial schema) so tutorials are indexed correctly. Capture feedback with comments or a simple issue form and turn recurring questions into FAQ/troubleshooting notes.

Quick checklist: clear objective, prerequisites, modular steps, live demo, responsive layout, accessibility hints, code license, last‑updated date, feedback channel, sitemap. Applying these items will help a site like ’s remain useful and findable long after launch.

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Its a nice site and has got really good tutorials. Nice work.

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That must have taken ages. It is a great site and is packed full of tutorials, well done!!!

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aoo Graphic Design Tutorials and Articles nice

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thank you very much for info....

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