--- title: TOP50 Web Design and Development Resources description: Those responsible (and reliant) on advertising and marketing budgets aren't the only ones feel... image: https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gradient-regular-logo-mark-Jan-23-2023-02-16-08-6449-PM-Apr-10-2023-01-59-03-5206-PM-Apr-25-2023-03-47-39-8564-AM-May-01-2023-10-24-31-6871-PM.png --- [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) [![Website Magazine Logo](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradient-regular@3x-1.png?width=586&height=145&name=gradient-regular@3x-1.png "Website Magazine Logo")](http://Website%20Services,%20Inc.) - [About](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about) - [FAQs](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/faq) - [Advertise](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/advertise) - [Editorial Staff](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/editorial-publishing-staff) - [Resources](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com) - [Newsletter](https://www.websitemagazine.com/newsletter-sign-up) - More - [Contact Us](https://www.websitemagazine.com/contact) [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) Search - [Latest](https://www.websitemagazine.com) - [Design](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design) - [Development](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-development) - [SEO](https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo) - [Ecommerce](https://www.websitemagazine.com/ecommerce) - [Content](https://www.websitemagazine.com/content) - [Marketing](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing) - [Advertising](https://www.websitemagazine.com/advertising) - [Email](https://www.websitemagazine.com/email) - [Infographics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/infographics) - [View All Topics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/channels) # TOP50 Web Design and Development Resources ![Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Peter_Devereaux.png) [by Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/author/peter-devereaux) 29 Oct, 2008 - - - [mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/top50-web-design-and-development-resources](mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/top50-web-design-and-development-resources) - Link Copied! ![TOP50 Web Design and Development Resources](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gradient-regular-logo-mark-Jan-23-2023-02-16-08-6449-PM-Apr-10-2023-01-59-03-5206-PM-Apr-25-2023-03-47-39-8564-AM-May-01-2023-10-24-31-6871-PM.png) Those responsible (and reliant) on advertising and marketing budgets aren't the only ones feeling the effects of a down economy - Web designers and developers are getting hit too. So what can you do when companies halt or slow the hiring of website designers and application builders? Heading back to the drawing board might be just the best course of action - for now. ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/top50ddnov-2-1-1-1.gif?width=284&height=141&name=top50ddnov-2-1-1-1.gif)Professional designers and developers alike understand that when budgets for online advertising sink, so do the opportunities available to them. Companies often don't feel the pressing need for custom landing pages or new Facebook applications. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) announced in early October that compared to the first half of 2007, online ad spending grew 15.2 percent in 2008 - a significant reduction from the 27 percent increase recorded during the same period the previous year. The decline in ad spend should be a cause for concern - innovation and investment in Web services and technology often rely greatly on advertising spend. This edition of Website Magazine features 50 of the top Web design and development resources available on the Internet. While you might find some of your favorite resources absent from this list, keep in mind that this is but one sample of the overall behavior of one subset of the entire Web population. This list does, however, provide a valuable look as to where other Web designers and developers might be spending their time, learning new techniques and acquiring new skills and preparing themselves for better times. Research for this report comes courtesy of Ranking.com, the Web's largest provider of website popularity metrics and detailed website information on more than one million online destinations. To suggest a Top50 category consideration in upcoming issues of Website Magazine, please visit us online or email [Top50@WebsiteMagazine.com](mailto:Top50@WebsiteMagazine.com). *Stay up to date on important trends and vital resources with the Website MagazineDesign and Development Digest - a biweekly email newsletter for those interested in the art and science of designing and developing websites and applications. Recent topics include tips to display pan and cross-fade animations with jQuery, scripts to show dynamic data in flash, PHP-friendly smart image resizers and much more. *   **TOP50 Web Design and Development Resources** 1. about.com 2. w3.org ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/w3-2-1-1-1.gif?width=300&height=174&name=w3-2-1-1-1.gif) 3. mashable.com 4. webdeveloper.com 5. apache.org 6. oswd.org 7. oreillynet.com 8. devshed.com ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/devshed-2-1-1-1.gif?width=300&height=174&name=devshed-2-1-1-1.gif) 9. netmechanic.com 10. webreference.com 11. tamingthebeast.com 12. webmonkey.com 13. web-source.net 14. weberdev.com 15. devx.com 16. pageresource.com 17. irt.org ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/irt-2-1-1-1.gif?width=300&height=174&name=irt-2-1-1-1.gif) 18. webdesign.org 19. killersites.com 20. smartwebby.com 21. webdevelopersjournal.com 22. searchbliss.com 23. freewebmasterhelp.com 24. applytools.com ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/applytools-2-1-1-1.gif?width=300&height=174&name=applytools-2-1-1-1.gif) 25. programmableweb.com 26. developer.com 27. HWG.org 28. fiftyfoureleven.com 29. clickfire.com 30. proposalkit.com 31. spoono.com 32. toolittletime.com 33. uitest.com 34. wdvl.com 35. refdev.com 36. bignosebird.com 37. webknowhow.net 38. allwebdesignresources.com 39. webdevtips.co.uk 40. sam-i-am.com 41. adeveloper.com 42. dev-listing.com 43. wpdfd.com ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wpdfd-2-1-1-1.gif?width=300&height=174&name=wpdfd-2-1-1-1.gif) 44. webdev.info 45. needscripts.com 46. pegaweb.com 47. designplace.org 48. websiteowner.info 49. apache-ssl.org 50. dna88.com ![Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Peter_Devereaux.png) [Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design/author/peter-devereaux) As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. 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