The lawmaker of web, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), suggested the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in December 1996. It was introduced with the CSS Level 1 specification. CSS1 deals with the subject of applying various CSS attributes to HTML pages. Many of the old HTML tags like ‘font’ tag and other styling aspects related to color and margins get replaced with these CSS attributes. With the launch of CSS2 in May 1998, the efficiency of CSS1 gets doubled as many additional capabilities are added to it. CSS2 saw the introduction of positioning properties that substituted the ‘table’ tags for designing the appearance of various web page elements.
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There are several methods in practice to structure your CSS files. The proper structure of CSS file becomes all the more important in case of large websites. The CSS code suddenly becomes too clumsy for your comfort. You will find countless classes and ids scattered here and there. Sometimes, you may need to employ a search technique in your editor to trace a specific class. The transformation from CSS to HTML witnesses more hard work as you keep searching for a file that contains your desired class.
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Majority of web servers are equipped with a configuration for the purpose of reporting a MIME type of text/plain or application/octet-stream. These two MIME types are generally associated with unidentified content types. But a serious problem arises when new content types come into the picture. Webmasters fail in their attempt to make an addition of new MIME types for these content types. This problem is further aggravated in case of Gecko-based browsers. These browsers provide utmost respect for the MIME types when they are reported by web servers and applications.
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A look at 10 different examples of where designers used nothing but CSS to create beautiful typography, and what css and design techniques they used to create it. We found it at 3point7designs.com

Small business owners generally prefer a custom design for their sites. As they have limited resources, they want to make proper utilization of resources. It also reflects on their sites. To withstand the intense competition, their websites must exhibit their products and services in an effective manner. So small businesses are quite selective about the look and feel and functionality of their sites.
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There are instances of great websites having excellent look and feel and interactivity performing poorly. The main cause of concern is the excessively slow rendering of web pages. There are some common and sensible tricks that can help you enhance your website download speed.
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If you have a blog which is at the top of the popularity chart and you have been quite influential in the blog world, then it becomes very essential that you show your sincerity and seriousness towards your blog. It sends a right signal to the blog world that you care for your blog. As a result, your readers, other bloggers and cash-rich advertisers will show interests in your blog. It will add fuel to your blog’s success.
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In this era of computers and Internet, every aspect of our day-to-day lives is more or less dependent on them. Individuals as well as business organizations seek to utilize this form of technology to the fullest and gain maximum benefits. The World Wide Web is a powerful medium to promote you and your business worldwide. Having your own website is a top priority among people now-a-days. There are vast numbers of websites operating in different fields. The competition is intense. So creating a distinct identity and traffic for your website is a cause of concern for website owners.
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The passion for writing keeps you going during the initial days of your blogging career. After that your strong desire to excel keeps you motivated. You must be deeply attached to your blog. But it is very natural to face certain events in your life like illness, family commitments and work life that bring your blogging activities to a halt. You still need to move forward without risking your blog success. Like the need for every business to have a proper system in place, you blog also requires a system for efficient functioning.
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