It goes without saying that CSS is now used for layout on a vast majority of websites however for anything but the smallest website keeping your CSS files organized can be tricky. I’ve complied a list of CSS organization tips that I’ve found to be invaluable for both saving time and avoiding bugs. These aren’t meant to be the definitive guide by any means but in the 5 years or so that I’ve been coding CSS they have proved very reliable. more…

I’ve always been fascinated by how artists create that authentic retro look and although its not quite the fad it once was it still has its place for certain brands. However designing a retro theme for a website is harder than it looks and its very easy to end up with a complete mish-mash of styles if you’re not careful. Luckily there is plenty of resources on the web to help you get started so I’ve compiled the following list of fonts, illustrations and website examples to help you get on the road to retro stardom.

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