Socializing the Web

Facebook Application Development

http://www.facebook.com/developers - the Facebook Developers page

http://developers.facebook.com/ - the Facebook Platform page

See the WebChallenge 2008 group on Facebook for news and discussion

The Basics of Web Development

www.webstyleguide.com - Basically the Holy Bible for web design. Guides the reader through every step necessary for creating a website of any size or purpose.

www.webdesignfromscratch.com - We don't recommend you using a URL of this length, but we do recommend you taking a look at one of the most all-encompassing, and straight-forward, guides for creating your next website. Check out the "articles," very informative and well organized.

http://developer.apple.com/internet/webcontent/bestwebdev.html - From doctypes to page layout, Apple knows how to make websites.

http://www.yourhtmlsource.com/myfirstsite/basicwebdesign.html - Like 1st grade for web designers, but a great starting point.

A Guide to Project Management

http://management.about.com/cs/projectmanagement/a/PM101.htm - A tutorial from About.com. Explains the four basic elements of a project: resources, time, money, and scope.

http://community.lifehack.org/story/20060530/article/step-by-step_beginners_guide_to_project_management - 16 easy steps for managing any project.

http://www.hyperthot.com/pm_meth.htm - Project Management Scalable Methodology Guide. This is a table-based document for quick review.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management - Still the best, a Wikipedia article about project management.

Usability and Your Website

http://www.usabilityfirst.com/intro/index.txl - Read this explanation of usability first. We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

http://www.useit.com - Tips and Tricks from the world's foremost expert on web usability, Jakob Nielsen.

http://www.usability.gov/ - Don't let the fact it was designed by the government fool you, this is an excellent resource for ensuring your website is both "usable and useful."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usability - Note the "External Links" at the bottom of this Wikipedia article.

http://www.mardiros.net/accessible-web-design.html - A list of links for creating a usable website experience for everyone.

Tips for Creating Content

http://www.sitepoint.com/article/content-rich-website - A "How To" for building a website rich in content.

http://www.useit.com/papers/webwriting/ - The expert himself, Jakob Nielsen, delivers multiple essays on how to write for website users. Mr. Nielsen has been studying users for decades, note the various studies he has performed regarding "how users read" on the web.

http://www.googleguide.com/content.html - Can Google do anything wrong? Not when it comes to content creation!

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1910.asp - A MUST-READ FOR ALL WEBCHALLENGE 2007 PARTICIPANTS! An article about creating entertaining content from the director of a marketing firm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viral_marketing - Find out WHY and HOW most entertaining websites exist and become profitable.

http://www10.org/program/society/pinhanez/iwww01.htm - Scan the main points, or read the whole thing, either way this study on interactive media could be the deciding factor for what media content makes it to your final website.

For the Expert

http://www.echoecho.com/flashbasics.htm - Interesting in adding flash to your website? Read this and you'll have a solid foundation.

http://www.webdevelopersnotes.com/tutorials/flash/flash_design_tutorial_drawing_tools_in_flash.php3 - Already have the tools for flash? This will get you started.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(file_format) - An explanation of RSS Feeds and how they work.

http://www.xml.com/pub/a/2002/12/18/dive-into-xml.html - A how-to for adding an RSS Feed to your news or media website.

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/streaming/overview.html - An introduction about creating streaming video.