For a Firebug-like add-in to IE6 and 7, you can install Microsoft's Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar. The Firebug add-in for the Firefox browser helps in understanding and fine-tuning complex web pages, even those presented by Drupal and other content management systems. Installing the Developer Toolbar for IE provides similar features.
10 things I like about Balsamiq for creating design mockups
Posted December 7th, 2008 by Steve BackmanI am not by nature a tech tools junkie. I tend to stick with what works for longer than my peers and database designs colleagues. That said, I am always on the lookout for something new that really works. Balsamiq Mockups fits that category for creating screen mockups as part of a design process.
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Content Management Systems and other website redesign dilemmas
Posted October 9th, 2008 by Steve BackmanNote: previously posted on http://www.idealware.org/blog/, where Steve is now a regular contributor
Is it just me, or is everyone redoing their web site all of a sudden? This summer, we had a rash of requests to talk about web site options. I am writing this after a neighbor who has never previously talked tech with me literally stopped me in the street about her organization’s site.
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FairTest.org site relaunches
Posted January 17th, 2008 by Steve BackmanCambridge, Mass-based national advocacy organization FairTest has relaunched its web site, fairtest.org, based on the Drupal content management system. Also known as The National Center for Fair & Open Testing, FairTest has championed the cause of open and educationally valid assessment of students, teachers and schools, from K12 through college.
