For the past couple of years we have run an annual blog post which brings together a collection of the best list style articles and blog posts we have come across in the past 12 months. Keeping up with tradition, here is this year’s entry. Click here to see the lists from 2009 and 2010.
Scripting (HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript etc.)
8 examples of stunning CSS3 text effects
https://www.catswhocode.com/blog/8-examples-of-stunning-css3-text-effects
16 hot websites to download cool scripts
https://www.1stwebdesigner.com/css/web-scripts-download/
101 CSS techniques of all time (part 1)
https://www.noupe.com/design/101-css-techniques-of-all-time-part-1.html
10 must have Ruby gems
https://thinkvitamin.com/code/10-must-have-ruby-gems/
30 awesome jQuery slider and gallery plugins and tutorials
https://creativefan.com/30-jquery-slider-and-gallery-plugins-and-tutorials/
Web design
Top 10 mistakes in web design
https://www.useit.com/alertbox/9605.html
The 10 best free web editors for Windows
https://webdesign.about.com/od/windowshtmleditors/tp/free-windows-editors.htm
30 new free high quality fonts
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/08/12/30-new-free-high-quality-fonts-typography/
1000+ free high resolution Photoshop brush sets
https://www.noupe.com/photoshop/1000-free-high-resolution-photoshop-brush-sets.html
Web copy & blogging
109 ways to make your business irresistible to the media
https://www.copyblogger.com/irresistible-pr/
5 things you need to prepared for when starting a blog
https://www.dailyblogtips.com/5-things-you-need-to-be-prepared-for-when-starting-a-blog/
50 can’t fail techniques for finding great blog topics
https://www.copyblogger.com/brainstorm-blog-topics/
David Ogilvy’s 7 tips for writing copy that sells
https://blog.kissmetrics.com/david-ogilvy/
Digital marketing (SEO, PPC, Email etc.)
10 super easy SEO copywriting tips for improved link building
https://moz.com/blog/10-super-easy-seo-copywriting-tips-for-link-building
Top HTML Email coding mistakes
https://kb.mailchimp.com/top-html-email-coding-mistakes/
26 ways to engage with customers using video
https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/26-ways-to-engage-with-customers-using-video/
All links are not created equal: 10 illustrations on search engines’ valuation of links
https://moz.com/blog/10-illustrations-on-search-engines-valuation-of-links
Three essential Google Analytics PPC hacks
https://ppcblog.com/google-analytics-ppc-tips/
6 steps to raise your quality score
https://www.ppchero.com/6-steps-to-raise-your-quality-score/
55 quick SEO tips even your mother would love
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/55-quick-seo-tips-even-your-mother-would-love/6760/
Social media
22 hot new social media tools worth exploring
https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/22-hot-new-social-media-tools-worth-exploring/
5 ways to boost your retweets
https://freelanceswitch.com/the-business-of-freelancing/5-ways-to-boost-your-retweets/
4 social media myths every small business owner should now
35 of the best Facebook fan pages
https://web.appstorm.net/roundups/social-media-roundups/35-of-the-best-facebook-fan-pages/
26 tips for enhancing your Facebook page
https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/26-tips-for-enhancing-your-facebook-page/
Analytics & usability
4 quick tips for getting the most out of Google Analytics
https://www.uxbooth.com/blog/4-quick-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-google-analytics/
8 must see UX diagrams
https://www.uxbooth.com/blog/8-must-see-ux-diagrams/
A huge list of Style guides and UI guidelines
9 web accessibility tips to make your site much more accessible
https://www.webanddesigners.com/9-web-accessibility-tips-to-make-your-site-much-accessible/
7 conversion tactics you should be using but probably aren’t
https://blog.kissmetrics.com/improve-conversion/
WordPress
11 top WordPress plugins every blog should have
https://yoast.com/top-wordpress-plugins/
Top 50 WordPress tutorials
https://net.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/top-50-wordpress-tutorials/
Top 5 excellent E-Commerce plugins for WordPress
https://sixrevisions.com/wordpress/top-5-excellent-e-commerce-plugins-for-wordpress/
Top 10 WordPress hacks of all time
https://www.onextrapixel.com/2011/03/31/top-10-wordpress-hacks-of-all-time/
Top 20WordPress plug-ins to super charge your blog
http://white.net/blog/top-20-wordpress-plugins-to-supercharge-your-blog/
Other
13 options for selling digital products on your website
http://www.vandelaydesign.com/selling-digital-products/
40 top notch print based tutorials
https://www.tutorial9.net/downloads/40-top-notch-print-based-tutorials/
14 online presentation tools
http://www.vandelaydesign.com/online-presentation-tools/
20 must read blogs for freelance writers
https://freelancefolder.com/20-must-read-blogs-for-freelance-writers/
22 tips for designing an effective slide deck presentation
https://freelanceswitch.com/industry-tips/22-tips-designing-an-effective-slide-deck-presentation/
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