What I Use
I started out with an HTML editor called HyperType, which was an excellent freeware editor geared towards beginners. I quickly learned to write my own code, however, and graduated to Programmer's File Editor - a freeware multi-document editor with macro features that I found invaluable. In fact, I still use it on occasion when I need to do formatting and other macro-able work. Last year, I discovered Homesite, a text-based editor that has complete search and replace functionality, supports Active Server Pages, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, case conversion, and more. This site was created using Homesite (with tag tips and the other stuff turned off).

HTML Tutorials and Reference Sites

• Internet Brothers - HTML Tips and Tools - This is a site you'll really want to explore! If you're just starting out with HTML, don't miss the Basic HTML tutorial - its informative and entertaining. When you're ready for something a little bit meatier, check out the Advanced HTML, Dynamic HTML, Graphics and all of the other sections. I've bookmarked this site for my own personal use and I recommend it highly!
• TagReference.com - Have you ever needed a quick reference guide to HTML tags and not had one handy? This site ends that problem! At TagReference.com, you'll find the largest reference of HTML tags on the web. You can find tags by name, by type, or you can look up specific attributes. All tags are cross-linked with their attributes and related tags. There are also references on the web for those wanting to learn more. Bookmark this one!
• Maricopa Center for Learning Instruction - An excellent tutorial for basic HTML. This site features downloadable files so you can work with it offline. The tutorial actually has you create a page as part of the tutorial.
• HTML 4.0 Reference - If you're looking for a reference guide, check here. Its not a tutorial, but rather features HTML tags and their attributes, as well as CSS and special character sets references.
• Create It~101 - This site, built by my good friend Karen, not only offers her own basic HTML tutorial, but also offers a newsletter with Tips and Tricks, links to other excellent reference sites and online classes, and she'll even give you personal help if you ask nicely ;)
• HTML Goodies - A collection of primers, plus resources for all levels.

Web Design

• Creating Killer Websites - Creating Killer Web Sites Online is the companion site to David Siegel's best selling book. If you want to learn how to create third-generation web sites, this site is a must see! One of my favorites, this site can inspire web designers of all levels.
• Fortress Design's Design Help - This should be required reading for novices, and for those of us who have been doing this awhile, its a good review of the basics (some of which we tend to forget). A visit to this site is time well spent; I highly recommend it. Also, don't miss the tutorials section!
• The Art and Zen of Web Sites - Definite food for thought. Some excellent tips on site design, some that should be taken with a grain of salt, and some I disagree with completely, but overall a well thought-out site and definitely worth a look.
• WebMonkey - You'll find a variety of helpful articles of interest to web designers of all levels, plus tutorials on advanced HTML topics, including DHTML and Style Sheets.
• User Interface Design - Ideas on fundamental design concepts. Ironically, they say scrolling is a bad thing, yet the index page is 6 1/2 screens long...hmmmm...

Advanced HTML: DHTML, XML, CSS

• Web F1 - Lots of tips and tricks! This is one of my favorite sites.
• Javascript Planet - As the name implies, there's javascripts to be found here... but you'll also find a growing collection of DHTML scripts too! Well worth a visit!
• XML.com - Introduction to XML, annotated XML Specification, articles, tools, and more.
• DevHead - ZD's web developer web site, featuring lots of useful information. CSS, XML, CGI/Perl/TCL, ASP...the list goes on. Articles, tutorials, downloads, forums, and more.
• Cascading Style Sheets - An introduction to CSS, with a great deal of good information done up in an easy-to-understand manner.
• DHTML References - From Microsoft; provides Web authors with easy access to the set of reference material that will help them create compelling content for the Web.

Javascript & Java

• Planet Source Code - Java World - Excellent site for java and javascript source code.
• Javascript Planet - As the name implies, there's javascripts galore to be found here... but you'll also find a growing collection of DHTML scripts too! Well worth a visit!
• The Javascript Source - A nice clean site with tons of free cut 'n' paste scripts. An excellent resource.
• Cut n Paste Javascript - More than 176 free cut 'n' paste javascripts, plus book reviews, forums. Also some cut 'n' paste perl and CSS.
• Netscape's Javascript Guide - If you'd rather "roll your own", this online book describes the core JavaScript language and extensions to that language for use with a browser.
• Java Boutique - Looking for free applets? You'll do well to start here!
• Gamelan - I hadn't been to this site in quite some time...WOW, they've changed! Gamelan now is a complete java resource, with java tutorials, articles, and of course, a boatload of applets.

Tools and Such

• Color Names & Color Cube - Its not pretty, but it sure comes in handy when mixing and matching background and font colors! Color cube is linked from that page.
• ISO Character Codes - Ever wonder how you make those extended characters, like the degree sign ( ° ), inverted question marks ( ¿ ) and others? Well, wonder no more! Here's a complete list of those ISO codes.
• MapThis - Handy freeware image mapping program. Easy to use, works great... this is what we use at work for image mapping.

Goodies for Your Home Page

• Webmaster Info - Looking for a counter for your site? Need a guestbook? Or are you still looking for a home on the web? You'll find the resources here!
• A to Z Button Links - Over 150 of the best sites related to web development, graphics, web tips, promotion, free scripts, active server pages, perl, code, photoshop tutorials, filters, textures, DHTML, Flash, and more!