Monthly Archives: June 2007

DynamicDrive

DynamicDrive is a huge repository of DHTML scripts. Some of their scripts have little practical value, but others are truly useful. Their IFRAME resizing and RSS ticker scripts can be useful, for instance. It has nearly zero practical use, but the snow script is cool (it makes snow fall from the top of the screen). I like their “CSS Library,” where they have numerous CSS menus. Take a look, it’s a great site.

W3Schools

In addition to lots of great webmaster tutorials, W3Schools has a message board (my favorite part) where you can request help. When you post a message, whoever wants to help will answer. It may be a bunch of people who have different opinions, though…

Userplane Webchat

Userplane’s webchat is flash-based, unlike the Java-based ParaChat. It not only has text, but audio and video as well. There aren’t ads, but it says that it’s provided by Userplane. Ordinary users can create rooms, though they can delete only the ones the created.…

ParaChat

ParaChat is one of the oldest, most well-known chat services out there. The client is java-based and they host it on their servers. There are some ads displayed in the chat-box, though their not too intrusive. To create a chatroom, you just fill out…

Morevil Webchat

Want to run some chatrooms on your website? Try Morevil Webchat. Everything installs on your web host (easily!). Features: The client side is Java applet which embedded on a webpage The server side is PHP script Customizable size, font, color, smiles Most elements can…

Invisionfree

Based on the popular and not free Invision PowerBoard, Invisionfree is the free king of hosted forums. At the time of this writing there are 15 servers for their boards. You can change settings, create a new stylesheet, replace any image or button, assign…

RssInclude

RSS-Info has a great service going. With RssInclude, you enter the feed’s URL, set the width, adjust colors, copy, paste. It has options for Javascript, PHP, and IFRAME. Use PHP if you can, Javascript otherwise. If the feed’s really important and your visitors are…

Smoky Hosts

Smoky Hosts offers numerous plans powered by forum posting, participating in contests, etc. Some require that you do monthly posting. I will NOT cover these. If you want to look at those plans, visit their site. I WILL, however, show the features of the…

CyberToad Networks

CyberToad Networks is a free host that seems to be pretty good. They’re targeting their service at innovative people who are starting out-of-the-ordinary sites. They’ve been around for an amazing 10 years (as of June 2, 2007). Here are their current stats: Up to…

BePlaced

BePlaced is yet another free webhost. This one’s a little…different from other out there. I haven’t experimented with them much, though. Features: FTP and Online file manager 100MB of storage Subdomain Free unlimited hits — as many as your site can get! [NOTE: Site…