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A listing of articles now available on molly.com can be found below. Listing is by date, newest first. Most of the articles for any current year and possibly one previous are not yet available on-site due to copyright agreements.

2002

CSS: The True Language of Web Design.
Part II: Primary Concepts and Methods found in CSS.
World Organization of Webmasters—April, 2002

This is the second in a series of articles introducing the ideas, syntactical conventions, and design inspiration available via Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This article focuses on primary concepts and methods in CSS. Go >>

CSS: The True Language of Web Design.
Part I: The Separation of Presentation from Document Structure.
World Organization of Webmasters—March, 2002

This is the first column in a series that will introduce fundamental ideas, syntactical conventions, and design inspiration regarding the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Go >>

2001

The Fear of X.
PC Magazine—August, 2001

To many designers, XML just doesn't make sense-at least not immediately. After all, most of us did not start out as programmers, and XML seems a lot more abstract and complex than HTML. And XML, unlike HTML, isn't immediately gratifying in terms of creating Web pages.

But XHTML is a great intermediate step-a bridge between HTML and XML that not only is useful but can help Web builders conquer their fears of XML. In fact, understanding what X means and how to start using it isn't as difficult as you might think. Go >>

Move It or Lose It, WAP and WML.
Web Techniques Magazine—June, 2001

Creating wireless pages is like reverting to childhood, it's creative and simple because in many cases, the design process is very similar to what I was doing in the Web's early days. Paradoxically, a few of the technical issues that designers and developers must anticipate in wireless design relate to more logical and complex methods and languages. Go >>

Zeldman: Taking Your Talent to the Web.
webreview.com—May, 2001

Interview with designer Jeffrey Zeldman about his new book. Go >>

True Colors.
Web Techniques Magazine—May, 2001

Are you practicing safe color? Do you care? While the challenge of interoperable color has been somewhat ameliorated by the spread of better color-management systems, achieving consistent color across computers, platforms, and browsers is still very difficult, if not downright impossible. Go >>

Scalable Vector Graphics.
Web Techniques Magazine—April, 2001

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a perfect example of technology and design meeting on a level playing field. Via XML markup, you can create and implement graphic images, animations, and interactive graphic designs for Web viewing. Go >>

XHTML: XML On The Client Side.
XML Journal—April, 2001

A look at XHTML for XML developers. Go >>

Elements of Style.
Web Techniques Magazine—March, 2001

Despite advancements in browser support, especially with the impressive support the recent distribution of Netscape 6 provides, working with style sheets remains a challenge to even the most adept Web markup authors. Go >>

To Use or Not to Use: An XHTML Roadmap for Designers.
DigitalWeb Magazine—March, 2001

Helpful and insightful look into why—or why not—a Web designer should use XHTML. Go >>

XHTML Basic: Modularization in Action.
Web Techniques Magazine—February, 2001

HTML is not only officially dead, it's decomposing. . That's really, truly the term the W3C uses to describe the concept of XHTML Modularization. By far, the best example of modularization to come out of the W3C is XHTML Basic, which uses modules specifically to create a language geared for wireless design. Go >>

Interview: Molly Holzschlag.
ibizInterviews—February, 2001

Musings about the Commodore 64, BBSs and XHTML. Go >>

Type Fundamentals for Nondesigners.
Web Techniques Magazine—January, 2001

Fully understanding typography requires careful study of terminology and techniques. Go >>

2000

Mind Your <table> Manners.
Web Techniques Magazine— November, 2000

Tips and tricks for producing tables that are streamlined, sensible, and bug-free. Go >>

XHTML 1.0: Marking up a new dawn: Getting familiar—and getting started—with the new standard.
IBM DeveloperWorks—October, 2000

XHTML 1.0 for Web developers. Go >>

Design Nightmares.
C|NET / Builder.com—October, 2000

Halloween spoof of a Web designer's nightmare. Go >>

Roll Over with LiveMotion.
Macworld—October, 2000

How to Create rollovers using Adobe LiveMotion. Go >>

Color My World.
Web Techniques Magazine—September, 2000

The way color is used in a worldwide context is a profound issue that's often misunderstood or overlooked by Web designers. How it's used on the screen is made more challenging by the fact that the perception of color depends not only upon our ability to see that color, but also on our ability to interpret it within the context of our emotional and cultural realities. Go >>

Give Me My Web Space.
Web Techniques Magazine—August, 2000

If you have a tiny room with no windows, how do you make it look bigger? One thing you can do is paint it white, or another light color. You can also remove all the stuff and furnish it sparsely, simply. Here's how to give your Web pages some space. Go >>

X-Rated: Baring the Future of (x)HTML, Molly E. Holzschlag (interview by Bonnie SooHoo).
webreview.com—June, 2000

XHTML... what the heck is it? Do you care? Should you? YES Mr. and Mrs. Web Design, you'd better! Go >>

Automotion.
Adobe Magazine—May / June, 2000

How to create a library of Web animation using Adobe LiveMotion. Go >>

Squeaky Clean Markup.
Web Techniques Magazine—May, 2000

HTML as we know it has undergone specific and eye-opening changes to prepare for tomorrow's more demanding technological needs. It has been reformulated into Extensible Hypertext Markup Language, or XHTML. The language's maturation was an eventuality, but that hasn't made it any less of a headache for coders. Despite the annoyance of breaking old HTML habits, XHTML is a useful tool once you've surmounted the learning curve. Go >>

For the Love of Links: Tangential Site Design.
WebReview.com—May, 2000

Hypermedia and Web structure. Go >>

Molly Holzschlag, and the Human Side of the Web.
WebReference.com—April, 2000

In all the rush to "e" and "i" everything, have we left the grass roots humanism of the Internet behind? Go >>

One Step Back: Revisiting HTML.
WebReview.com—April, 2000

Looking closely at HTML 4.0. Go >>

Using Language to Persuade Web Audiences.
Web Techniques Magazine—April, 2000

Designers must treat language as an integral part of a site's design. This means approaching each word on a page with the same intensity as you would your programming code and interface design. To do this takes some planning, creativity, and skill. Go >>.

In Search of the Elusive Interface.
Web Techniques Magazine—February, 2000

There simply is no good excuse for bad visual design. Go >>

Turning Chaos into Order: Managing Web Projects.
Web Techniques Magazine—January, 2000

Does chaos rule your Web development roost? Then it's time to define a method to manage your unruly Web projects. Go >>.

1999

Web Accessibility with HTML 4.0.
Web Techniques Magazine—December, 1999

Providing accessible Web sites is not just a courtesy—it has been interpreted in the U.S. as being the law. Web accessibility via HTML 4.0 should become a major concern for Webmasters interested in not just complying with graciousness, but lawfulness, too. Go >>

Satisfying Customers With Color, Shape, and Type.
Web Techniques Magazine—November, 1999

Here's how to match the demographics and content of your Web site to specifically chosen colors, shapes, and type styles. Go >>

Critique of the Week: TobyX.Com.
C|NET / Builder.com—November, 1999

Site critique of a 16 year old designer. Go >>.

Dynamic vs. Fixed: A Proposal for Peace at the Table.
Web Techniques Magazine—October, 1999

PDynamics argue that the entire purpose of the Web is to be accessible, so tables that fill the entire, available screen space are where it's at. Fixed folk assert that while indeed, space is always of concern to visual design, the precise placement of elements on a page is what they're desperate to attain. Here are some ways to find peace with your sparring tables. Go >>

Critique of the Week: Buffalo Exchange.
C|NET / Builder.com—October, 1999

Site critique of a hip resale clothing store. Go >>.

House Style at Microsoft: In Front of and Behind the Scenes.
Web Techniques Magazine—September, 1999

Here's how MSN struggled to define its personal identity. Go >>

Design Web Pages with Class: Make style sheets work harder, so you don't have to.
IBM DeveloperWorks—September, 1999

A look at classes in CSS. Go >>

Detect and route with JavaScript: Keep users happy by using savvy scripts.
IBM DeveloperWorks—September, 1999

Detecting and routing browsers. Go >>

Critique of the Week: Woodstock 1999.
C|NET / Builder.com—July, 1999

Site critique of Woodstock 1999 Official Web site, ran live the week of Woodstock 1999. Go >>.

Web'99: Future Trends in Web Design.
TechNetCast.com—June, 1999

In all the rush to "e" and "i" everything, have we left the grass roots humanism of the Internet behind? Go >>

Everything You Never Need to Know About HTML 4.0.
webreview.com—June, 1999

HTML 4.0 includes numerous specs to enhance form and function, but many users are still on version 2 and 3 browsers. In this Q and A By David Sims, we find out Molly's take on convention vs. standard. Go >>

Hands on Help with Molly: Mastering Digital Images.
ThirdAge—June, 1999

Learn to work with Web graphics. Go >>

Critique of the Week: Hotel Triton.
C|NET / Builder.com—June, 1999

Site critique of San Francisco's rock hotel of fame: The Triton. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: Communicating through Instant Messaging.
ThirdAge—June, 1999

Experience IMing and Buddies.

Hands on Help with Molly: Seven Ways to Promote Your Home Page.
ThirdAge—May, 1999

Here are 7 ideas to promote your site. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: Knock, Knock! Who's There? The Dangers of Online Identity.
ThirdAge—May, 1999

Identity crimes online. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: Ten Most Frequently Asked Technology Questions.
ThirdAge—April, 1999

10 common technology questions answered. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: Long Distance Run-Around.
ThirdAge—April, 1999

How to save more on your long distance bills. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: 7 Ways the Web Can Make You Smarter.
ThirdAge—April, 1999

Want to get smart? Use the Web. Go >>.

Critique of the Week: The Film Vault.
C|NET / Builder.com—April, 1999

Site critique of filmvault.com. Go >>.

Critique of the Week: The Hartford Courant.
C|NET / Builder.com—March, 1999

Site critique of major newspaper. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: 10 Tips for a Great Home Page.
ThirdAge—March, 1999

Here are 10 things you've got to do with your Home Page. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: Home Sweet HomePage: 7 Good Reasons to Have a HomePage.
ThirdAge—March, 1999

Why you should consider a Home Page. Go >>.

Hands on Help with Molly: Five Tips for Successful Family Emailing.
ThirdAge—March, 1999

Humorous look at how my family uses email, and some things you can learn from our foibles! Go >>.

1997

Interviews: Holzschlag, Molly.
Studio B

Molly on the subject of geek books, Laura Lemay and how to pronounce her last name. Go >>