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Duplicating browser functions on your web site...don't (mostly)
January 2, 2010 Best Practices
Usability has taken its rightful place as a critical (if not the critical) element in web design. Sure, the overall presentation might look great but if user's can't actually use the site to find what they want then all of the pretty colours and fancy images are pretty much in vain.
Usability starts with sound design decisions based on the designer's experience and insight into user behaviours. There are, however, some key usability no-no's to remember that even the most talented designers often miss. One of those items is the duplication of browser functions on web sites.
jQuery based modal solutions for your web application
December 30, 2009 Best Practices Javascript jQuery Resources
Displaying content dynamically by way of modal windows and dialogs is an effective way to increase your site's usability and add a dimension of slickness to your overall experience. I've compiled a list of my favourite modal scripts using the jQuery library.
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