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		<title>How to Enhance Your Website Using Breadcrumbs &#8211; Showcase</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Srikanth AD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On large websites and websites with hierarchically arranged pages, breadcrumbs are a really great way for users to navigate around the web site. They are a type of secondary navigation scheme which indicates the exact location of a user on a website. They greatly improve the findability of a web site&#8217;s sections and pages. Breadcrumbs, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/how-to-enhance-breadcrumbs-showcase" target="_self"><img class="size-full wp-image-19445 alignleft" title="title-breadcrumbs-inspiration-showcase" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/title-breadcrumbs-inspiration-showcase.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>On large websites and websites with hierarchically arranged pages, breadcrumbs are a really great way for users to navigate around the web site. They are a type of secondary navigation scheme which indicates the exact location of a user on a website. They greatly improve the findability of a web site&#8217;s sections and pages.</p>
<p>Breadcrumbs, in the simplest form, are horizontally arranged text links separated by a greater than symbol (&gt;). Using breadcrumbs on your website can be really beneficial. It provides a convenient way for users to navigate around the website and also allows users to establish their location on the website.<span id="more-18678"></span></p>
<p>It provides an alternate way for users to navigate the website. For first-time visitors breadcrumbs can be a great way to entice them in exploring the website. Hence, it can be really effective in reducing the overall bounce rate of the website.</p>
<p>Different websites use different stylized breadcrumbs that blend in well with their site theme. Below is a showcase of websites with some of the best designed breadcrumbs.</p>
<h2>1. <a title="Apple Store" href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA850?mco=MTM3NjU4MTg" target="_blank">Apple Store</a></h2>
<p>The Apple Store has made use of breadcrumbs in a really creative way. The breadcrumbs are designed in the form of stylized buttons that fits in well with entire site&#8217;s theme. <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA850?mco=MTM3NjU4MTg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1890" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/apple-store-breadcrumbs.png" alt="Apple Store" width="563" height="296" /></a></p>
<h2>2. <a title="The Glasgow Collective" href="http://www.theglasgowcollective.com/artists/detail/index.php?id=16" target="_blank">The Glasgow Collective</a></h2>
<p>The Glasgow Collective has made use of stylish colorful breadcrumbs shaped in the form of a hexagon. <a href="http://www.theglasgowcollective.com/artists/detail/index.php?id=16"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1891" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the-glassgow-collective.png" alt="The Glasgow Collective" width="490" height="396" /></a></p>
<h2>3. <a title="Nestle" href="http://www.nestle.com/NutritionHealthAndWellness/Introduction/" target="_blank">Nestle</a></h2>
<p>Nestle has used simple and neat breadcrumbs that blends in well with the theme of the website. The breadcrumbs are arranged in the form of horizontal text links separated by a greater than symbol (&gt;).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nestle.com/NutritionHealthAndWellness/Introduction/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1892" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/nestle-breadcrumbs.png" alt="Nestle" width="572" height="300" /></a></p>
<h2>4. <a title="Delicious" href="http://delicious.com/tag/howto+ubuntu" target="_blank">Delicious</a></h2>
<p>Delicious has presented their breadcrumb trail of keyword tags in a simple and interactive way. The &#8216;x&#8217; button besides the keyword tags lets you delete items in the breadcrumb trail in order to help you find your bookmarks easily. <a href="http://delicious.com/tag/howto+ubuntu"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1893" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/delicious.png" alt="Delicious" width="550" height="291" /></a></p>
<h2>5. <a title="Crooked Tongues" href="http://www.crookedtongues.com/store/clothing/hats" target="_blank">Crooked Tongues</a></h2>
<p>Crooked Tongues has made use of the standard attribute-based breadcrumb trail with a right-pointing triangle replacing the classic greater than symbol (&gt;). <a href="http://www.crookedtongues.com/store/clothing/hats"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1894" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/crooked-tongues-breadcrumbs.png" alt="Crooked Tongues" width="507" height="342" /></a></p>
<h2>6. <a title="Ideo" href="http://www.ideo.com/news/ideo-eye/" target="_blank">Ideo</a></h2>
<p>Ideo has presented the breadcrumb trail in a really innovative way. The breadcrumb trail consists of square shaped colorful buttons whose color becomes darker as the breadcrumb advances. <a href="http://www.ideo.com/news/ideo-eye/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1895" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ideo-breadcrumb-screenshot.png" alt="Ideo" width="503" height="400" /></a></p>
<h2>7. <a title="Mia &amp; Maggie" href="http://www.miaandmaggie.com/dog-beds/eco-friendly-dog-beds.html" target="_blank">Mia &amp; Maggie</a></h2>
<p>This website too has made use of the classic breadcrumb trail in which the greater than symbol (&gt;) is replaced by a forward slash (/). <a href="http://www.miaandmaggie.com/dog-beds/eco-friendly-dog-beds.html"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1896" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/miamaggie-breadcrumb.png" alt="Mia &amp; Maggie" width="420" height="286" /></a></p>
<h2>8. <a title="guardian.co.uk" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/worldcup2010" target="_blank">guardian.co.uk</a></h2>
<p>guardian.co.uk has made use of simple &amp; colorful hexagon shaped breadcrumbs that matches pretty well the multi-colored theme of the website. <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/worldcup2010"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1897" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/guardian-breadcrumb.png" alt="guardin.co.uk" width="473" height="390" /></a></p>
<h2>9. <a title="Coolspotters" href="http://coolspotters.com/entertainment/movies" target="_blank">Coolspotters</a></h2>
<p>Coolspotters uses simple button-like breadcrumb trail that matches well with the website template and also provides an easy way to navigate between the sub-categories of the website. <a href="http://coolspotters.com/entertainment/movies"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1898" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/coolspotters.png" alt="Coolspotters" width="555" height="414" /></a></p>
<h2>10. <a title="Yahoo! TV" href="http://tv.yahoo.com/videos" target="_blank">Yahoo! TV</a></h2>
<p>Yahoo! has made use of interactive button-like breadcrumbs on their Yahoo! TV webpage. Clicking on the inverted triangle brings a drop-down menu displaying different categories of the website. <a href="http://tv.yahoo.com/videos"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1899" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/yahoo-tv.png" alt="Yahoo! TV" width="412" height="264" /></a></p>
<h2>11. <a title="NASA" href="http://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/soccer_ball.html" target="_blank">NASA</a></h2>
<p>NASA has made use of the simple, classic breadcrumb trail consisting of horizontal text links separated by a greater than symbol (&gt;). The color scheme of the breadcrumbs blends in well with the entire entire. <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/soccer_ball.html"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1900" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/nasa-screenshot.png" alt="NASA" width="552" height="334" /></a></p>
<h2>12. <a title="Design Collectors" href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/category/290/309/sofas-and-daybeds/" target="_blank">Design Collectors</a></h2>
<p>The Design Collectors have designed simple and classic text-based breadcrumbs with color scheme that matches well the website&#8217;s template. <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/category/290/309/sofas-and-daybeds/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1901" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/design-collectors.png" alt="Design Collectors" width="562" height="379" /></a></p>
<h2>13. <a title="Bell" href="http://www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpTv_Dth_Landing.page" target="_blank">Bell</a></h2>
<p>The Bell shop uses simple text-based breadcrumb trail in which the text links are separated by a right-pointing triangle. <a href="http://www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpTv_Dth_Landing.page"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1902" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bell-shop-breadcrumbs.png" alt="Bell" width="667" height="403" /></a></p>
<h2>14. <a title="Wufoo" href="http://wufoo.com/tour/themes/" target="_blank">Wufoo</a></h2>
<p>Wufoo has made use of the simple text-based breadcrumbs in their own creative way. The breadcrumbs have been integrated with the site&#8217;s logo and the classic greater than symbol (&gt;) have been replaced with a right-pointing arrow. <a href="http://wufoo.com/tour/themes/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1903" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/wufoo-themes-breadcrumbs.png" alt="Wufoo" width="450" height="236" /></a></p>
<h2>15. <a title="Girl Scouts" href="http://gsmidtn.org/news/" target="_blank">Girl Scouts</a></h2>
<p>The Girl Scouts website have breadcrumbs that are well designed to provide an easy navigation around the website. The breadcrumbs displays various categories and sub-categories of the website. Breadcrumbs are used as a primary navigation on the Girl Scouts website. <a href="http://gsmidtn.org/news/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1904" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/girl-scouts.png" alt="Girl Scouts" width="471" height="389" /></a></p>
<h2>16. <a title="Bridge55.com" href="http://www.bridge55.com/t-shirts/chunk/chunk-tour-bike-polo-shirt-navy.html" target="_blank">Bridge55.com</a></h2>
<p>Brige55.com uses the classic text-based breadcrumbs that indicates the user&#8217;s current location on the website as well as provides an easy way to go back and find similar products. <a href="http://www.bridge55.com/t-shirts/chunk/chunk-tour-bike-polo-shirt-navy.html"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1905" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bridge55.png" alt="Bridge55.com" width="452" height="432" /></a></p>
<h2>17. <a title="The Hillside Group" href="http://hillside.net/patterns/books" target="_blank">The Hillside Group</a></h2>
<p>The Hillside Group uses breadcrumbs that are similar to the ones used in the Apple Store website. It has been designed to provide an easy way to navigate around the sub-categories of the website. <a href="http://hillside.net/patterns/books"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1907" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the-hillside-group.png" alt="The Hillside Group" width="645" height="237" /></a></p>
<h2>18. <a title="Wowhead" href="http://www.wowhead.com/factions=1118.67" target="_blank">Wowhead</a></h2>
<p>This website has made use of interactive breadcrumbs with drop-down menus that display the various categories, sub-categories and pages of the website providing a convenient, user-friendly navigation scheme. <a href="http://www.wowhead.com/factions=1118.67"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1908" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/wowhead.png" alt="Wowhead" width="422" height="354" /></a></p>
<h2>19. <a title="Devlounge" href="http://www.devlounge.net/code/how-to-add-support-for-menus-in-your-wordpress-theme" target="_blank">Devlounge</a></h2>
<p>Devlounge uses simple button-like breadcrumb trail that enables users to easily navigate around different categories of the web blog. <a href="http://www.devlounge.net/code/how-to-add-support-for-menus-in-your-wordpress-theme"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1909" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/devlounge-breadcrumbs.png" alt="Devlounge" width="524" height="428" /></a></p>
<h2>20. <a title="MarTique Designs" href="http://www.uniquemartique.com/site/martique/section/20" target="_blank">MarTique Designs</a></h2>
<p>MarTique Desings uses the simple, classic text-based breadcrumbs in which the greater than symbol (&gt;) is replaced by a forward slash (/). <a href="http://www.uniquemartique.com/site/martique/section/20"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1910" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/martique-designs.png" alt="Martique Designs" width="503" height="363" /></a></p>
<h2>21. <a title="TechRadar" href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones" target="_blank">TechRadar</a></h2>
<p>This technology website uses the classic text-based breadcrumbs in which the greater than symbol (&gt;) is replaced by a right-pointing triangle. The breadcrumbs indicate the user&#8217;s current location on the website as well as enables the user to easily navigate between the sub-categories of the website. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1911" style="border: black 1px solid;" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/techradar.png" alt="TechRadar" width="467" height="304" /></a></p>
<h2>22. <a title="BP" href="http://www.bp.com/productslistsearch.do?categoryId=9007439&amp;contentId=7014583" target="_blank">BP</a></h2>
<h2><a title="BP" href="http://www.bp.com/productslistsearch.do?categoryId=9007439&amp;contentId=7014583" target="_blank"></a></h2>
<p>This website too uses the classic text-based breadcrumb trail that enables users to easily navigate around the website. The color scheme of the breadcrumb blends in well with the entire website. <a href="http://www.bp.com/productslistsearch.do?categoryId=9007439&amp;contentId=7014583"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1912" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bp-breadcrumbs.png" alt="BP" width="518" height="316" /></a></p>
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		<title>25 Handy Tools To Paste And Share Your Code Snippets</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pastebins are web applications that allow users to upload snippets of text, usually samples of source code, for public viewing. They are used very often in IRC channels, social networking sites, blogs etc. Users can paste source codes in a pastebin and share the URL for others to view. You can find a vast number [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/resources/paste-share-code-snippets/" target="_self"><img class="size-full wp-image-17092 alignleft" title="title-paste-share-your-code" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/title-paste-share-your-code.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Pastebins are web applications that allow users to upload snippets of text, usually samples of source code, for public viewing. They are used very often in IRC channels, social networking sites, blogs etc. Users can paste source codes in a pastebin and share the URL for others to view.</p>
<p>You can find a vast number of pastebins on the World Wide Web. Most of them have a common set of features. But some of them have added features that are better than the others. We bring you some of the best pastebin tools so that you can select the one that best suits your needs.<span id="more-16534"></span></p>
<p>1. <a title="CodeTidy" href="http://codetidy.com/" target="_blank"><strong>CodeTidy</strong></a> &#8211; This pastebin allows you to paste any snippets of text to a URL and easily share it with your friends. It also enables you to encrypt the code with a password so as to keep your code private. In addition to this, it also provides archiving and syntax highlighting.</p>
<p><a href="http://codetidy.com"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1622" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/codetidy.png" alt="CodeTidy" width="290" height="245" /></a></p>
<p>2. <strong><a title="Ideone" href="http://ideone.com/" target="_blank">Ideone</a></strong> &#8211; Ideone is not just a patebin but also an online compiler and debugging tool. It allows you to compile and run the code online. It supports more than 40 programming languages. It also provides easy sharing features, archiving &amp; syntax highlighting. However, it does not support password encryption.</p>
<p><a href="http://ideone.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1594" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ideone-screenshot.png" alt="Ideone" width="522" height="335" /></a></p>
<p>3. <strong><a title="Pastebin.com" href="http://pastebin.com" target="_blank">Pastebin.com</a></strong> &#8211; Pastebin.com enables you to host your texts and codes on dedicated servers for easy sharing. In addition to this, it enables you to determine the expiration date of the code, provides syntax highlighting &amp; archiving and automatically assigns sub-domains. This pastebin too does not support password encryption.</p>
<p><a href="http://pastebin.com"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1595" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pastebin-screenshot.png" alt="Pastebin.com" width="441" height="538" /></a></p>
<p>4. <strong><a title="Mystic Paste" href="http://mysticpaste.com/" target="_blank">Mystic Paste</a></strong> &#8211; Mystic Paste is an open source pastebin that enables easy sharing of your codes. It allows you to post your code on twitter and also comment on other pastes. It also provides multiple plugins and 3rd party tools.</p>
<p><a href="http://mysticpaste.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1610" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/mystic-paste.png" alt="Mystic Paste" width="584" height="181" /></a></p>
<p>5. <strong><a title="TinyPaste Pastebin" href="http://tinypaste.com/" target="_blank">TinyPaste</a></strong> &#8211; TinyPaste enables you to easily host your text &amp; codes and also earn money from your pastes. It pays you for every unique user that visits your paste. It enables password encryption, syntax highlighting, archiving and also sub-domains. It also enables you to compile the code. TinyPaste provides an API and certain 3rd party tools.</p>
<p><a href="http://tinypaste.com"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1596" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/tinypaste.png" alt="TinyPaste" width="551" height="416" /></a></p>
<p>6. <strong><a title="Paste HTML" href="http://pastehtml.com/" target="_blank">Paste HTML</a></strong> &#8211; Paste HTML enables you to paste HTML code, Plain text as well as Markdown. It can be used as an anonymous web host to host HTML pages. This pastebin is specially designed for HTML codes.</p>
<p><a href="http://pastehtml.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1597" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/paste-html.png" alt="Paste HTML" width="562" height="405" /></a></p>
<p>7. <a title="codepad" href="http://codepad.org/" target="_blank"><strong>codepad</strong></a> &#8211; codepad is an online compiler that enables you to run your code as well as share it with your friends. It provides syntax highlighting and also enables you to keep your code private. However, it does not support password encryption. It currently supports 13 major programming languages.</p>
<p><a href="http://codepad.org/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1598" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/codepad-screenshot.png" alt="codepad" width="551" height="317" /></a></p>
<p>8. <strong><a title="MathBin" href="http://mathbin.net/" target="_blank">MathBin</a></strong> &#8211; MathBin enables you to quickly post mathematical equations. It uses simple LaTeX formatting to render your equation as images.  This tool comes in handy for quickly posting mathematics and physics problems for others to view.</p>
<p><a href="http://mathbin.net/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1599" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/mathbin-schrodinger-equation.png" alt="MathBin" width="531" height="202" /></a></p>
<p>9. <a title="Snipplr" href="http://snipplr.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Snipplr</strong></a> &#8211; Snipplr is a public source code repository that enables you to store and share your code snippets. It allows syntax highlighting as well as archiving. You must register with Snipplr to start pasting your code snippets.</p>
<p><a href="http://snipplr.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1624" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/snipplr-screenshot.png" alt="Snipplr" width="450" height="329" /></a></p>
<p>10. <a title="Code Upload" href="http://www.codeupload.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Code Upload</strong></a> &#8211; Code Upload is a free and open source pastebin to share your code with others. Some of it&#8217;s features include syntax highlighting, archiving and password protection.</p>
<p>11. <strong><a title="Paste" href="http://paste.info.tm/" target="_blank">PASTE</a></strong> &#8211; PASTE enables you to paste your source codes and general debugging text. It allows you to specify the expiration time for the code and also set password for your pastes.</p>
<p><a href="http://paste.info.tm/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1625" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/paste.png" alt="Paste" width="531" height="322" /></a></p>
<p>12. <strong><a title="Gist - GitHub" href="http://gist.github.com/" target="_blank">Gist &#8211; GitHub</a></strong> &#8211; Gist is a simple way to share snippets and pastes with others. Among its various features are syntax highlighting, archiving, private pastes etc. All Gists (pastes) are automatically versioned, forkable and usable as a git repository.</p>
<p><a href="http://gist.github.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1601" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gist-github-screenshot1.png" alt="Gist - GitHub" width="572" height="485" /></a></p>
<p>13. <a title="Codetrunk" href="http://www.codetrunk.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Codetrunk</strong></a> &#8211; Codetrunk is an open source snippet sharing tool. Codetrunk enables syntax highlighting, commenting, revising and archiving. It automatically creates sub-domains for each pastes (trunks).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.codetrunk.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1626" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/codetrunk.png" alt="Codetrunk" width="574" height="294" /></a></p>
<p>14. <a title="PasteSite" href="http://pastesite.com/" target="_blank"><strong>PasteSite</strong></a> &#8211; PasteSite enables you to submit snippets of code which can then be viewed from the website with syntax highlighting. PasteSite enables you to keep your pastes private and also protect it with a password. It also enables you to sign up so as to keep track and also delete your pastes.</p>
<p><a href="http://pastesite.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1627" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pastesite.png" alt="PasteSite" width="539" height="184" /></a></p>
<p>15. <strong><a title="pzt.me" href="http://pzt.me/" target="_blank">pzt.me</a></strong> &#8211; pzt.me is a multi-purpose pastebin for sharing snippets of text, images, videos and URL&#8217;s over miscellaneous sharing and micro blogging media. It enables you to embed videos from popular video streaming sites like YouTube, DailyMotion,Vimeo etc. It can also be used as a URL shortener.</p>
<p>16. <strong><a title="Snipt.org" href="http://snipt.org" target="_blank">Snipt.org</a></strong> &#8211; Snipt provides you an easy way to share your source code on micro blogging sites like twitter. Some of it&#8217;s features include syntax highlighting, archiving and private snipts. Snipt Box enables you to retrieve your snipts by simply using your twitter username.</p>
<p><a href="http://snipt.org"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1603" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/snipt-screenshot.png" alt="Snipt" width="538" height="257" /></a></p>
<p>17. <a title="Clippy" href="http://clippy.cz.cc/" target="_blank"><strong>Clippy</strong></a> &#8211; Clippy is a free NoPaste service that provides you with various features such as password protection, syntax highlighting, antispam filters and sub-domains. It currently supports more than 50 programming languages.</p>
<p>18. <strong><a title="bin.z80.us" href="http://bin.z80.us/" target="_blank">bin.z80.us</a></strong> &#8211; This is an extremely basic implementation of a pastebin. It is very simple and easy-to-use. The interface contains only a text box and a paste button.</p>
<p><a href="http://bin.z80.us"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1608" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bin-z80-us.png" alt="bin.z80.us" width="476" height="283" /></a></p>
<p>19. <a title="dpaste" href="http://dpaste.com/" target="_blank"><strong>dpaste</strong></a> &#8211; dpaste is a tool for quickly sharing pieces of code with multiple people. It was originally created by Django programmers to use on the #django IRC channel. It provides syntax highlighting and archiving. However, it supports only a few programming languages.</p>
<p><a href="http://dpaste.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1628" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dpaste-screenshot.png" alt="dpaste" width="564" height="372" /></a></p>
<p>20. <a title="Slexy" href="http://slexy.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Slexy</strong></a> &#8211; Slexy is a powerful and slick pastebin designed with the user in mind. It allows you to add tabs within pastes, save preferences and paste via CLI/terminal (using PastebinIt). It also enables you to set the paste expiration, highlight the code syntax and make your pastes private.</p>
<p><a href="http://slexy.org"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1605" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/slexy-screenshot.png" alt="Slexy" width="574" height="466" /></a></p>
<p>21. <a title="Paste-It" href="http://paste-it.net/" target="_blank"><strong>Paste-It</strong></a> &#8211; Paste-It is a simple and easy-to-use pastebin. Some of it&#8217;s features are private pastes, paste expiration time and syntax highlighting. It also provides Firefox and Chrome plugins for easy pasting.</p>
<p><a href="http://paste-it.net/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1604" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/paste-it.png" alt="Paste-It" width="530" height="368" /></a></p>
<p>22. <a title="PasteBin.BJETDesign.com" href="http://pastebin.bjetdesign.com/" target="_blank"><strong>PasteBin.BJETDesign.com</strong></a> &#8211; This is another simple and easy-to-use pastebin. It is similar to bin.z80.us. It has a simple interface. However, this pastebin provides an additional feature of syntax highlighting compared to bin.80.us.</p>
<p><a href="http://pastebin.bjetdesign.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1607" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pastebin-bjetdesign1.png" alt="PasteBin.BjetDesign.com" width="478" height="314" /></a></p>
<p>23. <a title="YourPaste" href="http://yourpaste.net/new" target="_blank"><strong>YourPaste</strong></a> &#8211; YourPaste enables you to paste texts, quotes and programming codes. It enables you to highlight the code syntax, make private posts and also set the expiration time.</p>
<p>24. <a title="pastebin.ca" href="http://pastebin.ca/" target="_blank"><strong>pastebin.ca</strong></a> &#8211; pastebin.ca is an open source pastebin tool. It enables you to paste and share your code easily. Some of it&#8217;s features include code syntax highlighting, archiving, password protection and sub-domains. It also enables you to set the expiration time and comment on pastes.</p>
<p>25. <a title="Pastie" href="http://www.pastie.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Pastie</strong></a> &#8211; Pastie is another pastebin with the most common pastebin features like syntax highlighting, archiving and private posts. It supports most of the major programming languages.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pastie.org/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1609" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pastie.png" alt="Pastie" width="577" height="334" /></a></p>
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		<title>20 Most Valuable SEO Plugins For WordPress</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Srikanth AD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WordPress is one among the popular weblog publishing platforms available on the web. There are millions of blogs based on WordPress. Search engines are the best way to promote, publicize and help people discover your content. Thus, it is very important to optimize your blog or web site so that search engines can discover your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/wordpress/top-seo-plugins-wordpress" target="_self"><img class="alignleft" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mobile-Interface-Plugins-for-Wordpress-and-tools.jpg" alt="Mobile-Interface-Plugins-for-Wordpress-and-tools" width="147" height="147" /></a><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/category/wordpress/" target="_blank">WordPress</a> is one among the popular weblog publishing platforms available on the web. There are millions of <a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tag/blog/" target="_blank">blogs</a> based on WordPress.</p>
<p>Search engines are the best way to promote, publicize and help people discover your content. Thus, it is very important to optimize your blog or web site so that search engines can discover your content and understand how relevant it is to specific search queries.<span id="more-11110"></span></p>
<p>WordPress, in addition to providing you with the state-of-the-art publishing platform, also provides plethora of <a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tag/plugins/" target="_blank">plugins</a> for <a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/wordpress/wordpress-seo-tips-tricks-plugins/" target="_blank">Search Engine Optimization</a>(SEO). Some plugins are really effective whereas some are not. To help you find the right plugin for your web site, we have composed some of the best <a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/wordpress/important-tips-optimize-wordpress-search-engines/" target="_blank">SEO</a> plugins.</p>
<h2><a title="All-In-One SEO" rel="homepage" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/"></a><a title="All-In-One SEO" rel="homepage" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/">1. All in one SEO Pack</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">One among the most popular and widely discussed plugins for WordPress. This plugin is easy to use and is compatible with most WordPress plugins. It works as an overall SEO plugin &#8211; automatically generating <a href="http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&amp;answer=79812" target="_blank">META tags</a> and optimizes your titles for search engines and helps you in avoiding duplicate content. This plugin also enables you to manually include META tags (title, description and keywords) for each page and post in your web site.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-108    aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/all-in-one-seo-screenshot3.png" alt="" /></p>
<h2><a title="HeadSpace2" rel="homepage" href="http://urbangiraffe.com/plugins/headspace2/">2. HeadSpace2</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">A powerful all-in-one plugin to manage meta-data and handle a wide range of SEO tasks. It allows you to tag your posts, create custom titles and descriptions, thereby improves your page ranking and relevance on search engines. You can also change the theme or load plugins on specific pages and much more. This plugin is available in multiple languages.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-109  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/headspace-2-page-settings4.png" alt="headspace-2-page-settings" /></p>
<h2><a title="Platinum SEO" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/platinum-seo-pack/" target="_blank">3. Platinum SEO plugin</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">An all-in-one SEO plugin with a host of features like automatic 301 redirects for permalink changes, auto generation of META tags, avoid duplicate content, SEO optimized post and page titles and a whole lot of other features.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-110  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/platinum-seo-options-page6.png" alt="platinum-seo-options-page" /></p>
<h2><a title="TGFI.net SEO" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tgfinet-seo/" target="_blank">4. TGFI.net SEO WordPress Plugin</a></h2>
<p>This plugin is a fairly modified version of the all-in-one SEO Pack. The unique feature of this plugin is that, it&#8217;s directed at people who use WordPress as a CMS. It can auto generate titles, descriptions and keywords when overrides are not present and also avoids duplicate content.</p>
<h2><a title="Google XML Sitemaps" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-sitemap-generator/" target="_blank">5. Google XML Sitemaps</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Generates an <a href="http://www.xml-sitemaps.com/" target="_blank">XML sitemap</a> supported by <a href="http://google.com" target="_blank">Google</a>, <a href="http://bing.com" target="_blank">Bing</a>, <a href="http://Yahoo.com" target="_blank">Yahoo</a> and <a href="http://Ask.com" target="_blank">Ask</a>. Sitemaps make it much easier for crawlers to see the complete structure of your web site and retrieve more efficiently. It also notifies all major search engines every time you create a new post. You can either choose to write a normal XML file or a zipped file. In case of any errors, you can rebuild the sitemap manually. As a remark, <a href="http://pingomatic.com/" target="_blank">Pingomatic</a> can be used to ping your blog to multiple search engines and other specialized services.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-113  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/google-xml-sitemap-generator2.png" alt="google-xml-sitemap-generator" /></p>
<h2><a title="Dagon Design Sitemap Generator" href="http://www.dagondesign.com/articles/sitemap-generator-plugin-for-wordpress/" target="_blank">6. Sitemap Generator</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Creates a highly customizable sitemap for your WordPress powered web site. It enables you to choose what to show and what not to including &#8211; what order to list the items in. It supports multi-level categories, pages and permalinks.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-114    aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dd-sitemap-generator.jpg" alt="dd-sitemap-generator" /></p>
<h2><a title="SEO Slugs" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-slugs/" target="_blank">7. SEO Slugs</a></h2>
<p>Slugs are long filenames assigned to your posts. Ex: http://yourblog.com/what-you-can-do-immediately-for-higher-rankings. This plugin <a href="http://searchenginewatch.com/2156061" target="_blank">removes common words</a> like &#8216;a&#8217;, &#8216;the&#8217;,'in&#8217;,'what&#8217;,'you&#8217; etc. from the automatically assigned post slug to make it more Search Engine friendly.</p>
<h2><a title="SEO Post Links" href="http://www.maxblogpress.com/plugins/spl/" target="_blank">8. SEO Post Links</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">This plugin works similar to SEO slugs. It shortens the post slug and retains only the necessary keywords making it Search Engine friendly.  It allows you to choose the longest number of characters in your post slug and also remove unnecessary words.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-116  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/seo-post-link-options.jpg" alt="seo-post-link-options" /></p>
<h2><a title="Automatic SEO links" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/automatic-seo-links/" target="_blank">9. Automatic SEO links</a></h2>
<p>Just choose a word or a phrase for automatic linking and this plugin will replace all matches in the posts of your weblog. It allows you to set the title, target and rel. for each link. You can also set the <a href="http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2007/03/get-more-complete-picture-about-how.html" target="_blank">anchor text</a> and choose if it should be no-follow or not. If there are repeated words, only the first matched word in the post will be replaced.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-118  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/automatic-seo-links-new-link.jpg" alt="automatic-seo-links-new-link" /></p>
<h2><a title="SEO Smart Links" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-automatic-links/" target="_blank">10. SEO Smart links</a></h2>
<p>Automatically links keywords and phrases on your blog with corresponding posts, pages, categories or tags on your blog. It allows you to set up your own <a href="http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/web/library/wa-seo2/" target="_blank">keywords</a> and a list of matching URLs and also set the <a href="http://microformats.org/wiki/rel-nofollow" target="_blank">no-follow attribute</a>. You can customize it according to your needs through the <a href="http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Panels" target="_blank">Administration Settings Panel</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-119  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/seo-smart-links-options-page.jpg" alt="seo-smart-links-options-page" /></p>
<h2><a title="WP Backlinks" href="http://www.linksback.org/wordpress/wordpress-plugins/wp-backlinks-wordpress-plugin/" target="_blank">11. WP Backlinks</a></h2>
<p>This plugin helps in making the task of link exchange very simple. Once installed, it puts a small form on the sidebar of your blog that allows webmasters and other bloggers to quickly submit a link for link exchange. The plugin will spider the webmasters site for a reciprocal link and if everything is successful you will have made a successful link exchange. It also has the option of displaying different links on different pages.<br />
<a title="SEO Title Tag" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-title-tag/" target="_blank"></a></p>
<h2><a title="SEO Title Tag" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-title-tag/" target="_blank">12. SEO Title Tag</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">SEO Title Tag makes it easy to optimize the title tags across your WordPress powered blog. It allows you to override a page&#8217;s title tag with a custom one, mass editing of <a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/struct/links.html" target="_blank">title tags</a>, title tags for 404 error pages and much more.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-120  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/seo-title-tag-options.jpg" alt="seo-title-tag-options" /></p>
<h2><a title="404 SEO" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/404-plugin/" target="_blank">13. 404 SEO plugin</a></h2>
<p>Gives you a smart, customized &#8216;Page Not Found(404)&#8217; error message and automatically displays links to relevant pages on your site, based on the words in the URL that was not found.</p>
<h2><a title="Redirection" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/redirection/" target="_blank">14. Redirection</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">This plugin helps you to manage 301 redirections, to keep track of <a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/29/404-error-pages-one-more-time/" target="_blank">404 errors</a> and also correct them. It also allows you to monitor your redirects by giving you full logs of all redirected URLs and also RSS feed for 404 errors. Automatically adds a redirection when a posts URL changes.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-121  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/redirection-plugin.jpg" alt="redirection-plugin" /></p>
<h2><a title="Simple Submit" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/simple-submit/" target="_blank">15. Simple Submit SEO/Social Bookmarking Plugin</a></h2>
<p>This plugin adds submission links for Digg, Delicious, Buzz, and Stumble to pages and posts. It allows you to choose whether to display it on home page, post page, all pages etc.</p>
<h2><a title="AntiSocial" href="http://courtneytuttle.com/2007/06/21/antisocial-wordpress-plugin-reviewed-install-guide/" target="_blank">16. AntiSocial</a></h2>
<p>Adding this plugin on your blog allows readers to submit your posts to Digg, Reddit, Del.Icio.Us, StumbleUpon and other <a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/freebies/amazing-free-social-media-icon-packs/" target="_blank">social bookmarking</a> sites. It adds a row of buttons with links to the sites and also adds a nofollow to the links. It is actually a hacked version of the famous plugin Socialable.</p>
<h2><a title="AddToAny : Share/Bookmark/Email Buttons" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/add-to-any/" target="_blank">17. AddToAny</a></h2>
<p>Helps your readers share,save,email and also bookmark your posts and pages. It supports over hundred social bookmarking and sharing sites. It comes with a smart menu that places the services that visitors use  a lot  at the top of the menu based on their browsing and usage history.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-122  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/add-to-any-screenshot1.png" alt="add-to-any-screenshot" /></p>
<h2><a title="SEO Friendly Images" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/seo-image/" target="_blank">18. SEO Friendly Images</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">This plugin helps in making your images SEO friendly. It automatically updates all images with a proper <a href="http://www.labnol.org/internet/using-alt-img-attributes-in-image-tags/5450/" target="_blank">ALT and TITLE.</a> ALT acts as a description for your image and TITLE is the tooltip text displayed when the mouse is over the image. These attributes are one of the important part of SEO.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-123  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/seo-friendly-images-plugin.jpg" alt="seo-friendly-images-plugin" /></p>
<h2><a title="Robots Meta" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/robots-meta/" target="_blank">19. Robots Meta</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">A very easy solution to add <a href="http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&amp;answer=156449" target="_blank">robot</a> tags to your WordPress pages. It allows you to add meta tags to individual posts and pages, prevent indexing of your comments, login and admin pages.<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-125  aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/robots-meta-configuration1.jpg" alt="robots-meta-configuration" /></p>
<h2><a title="Nofollow Case by Case" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/nofollow-case-by-case/" target="_blank">20. Nofollow Case by Case</a></h2>
<p>Allows you to selectively apply or remove nofollow attributes to comment links, comment author links, pingbacks and <a href="http://www.optiniche.com/blog/117/wordpress-trackback-tutorial/" target="_blank">trackbacks</a> and also open the comment links in a new window. If not configured it automatically strips nofollow attributes from all your comment links and comment author links.</p>
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		<title>Advanced Calendar Plugins For WordPress</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Srikanth AD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking some intriguing calendar plugins for your WordPress based blog? Following is a collection of some of the best calendar plugins for WordPress that could suit your needs and maybe this is exactly what you need for your blog now! Each plugin serves a unique purpose and can be customized to your specific [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking some intriguing calendar plugins for your WordPress based blog? Following is a collection of some of the best calendar plugins for WordPress that could suit your needs and maybe this is exactly what you need for your blog now!</p>
<p>Each plugin serves a unique purpose and can be customized to your specific needs so read carefully and maybe you will make your blog even more handier and powerful with simple use of plugin!<span id="more-9667"></span></p>
<h2>1. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/booking/" target="_blank">Booking Calendar</a></h2>
<p>This WordPress plugin adds an online booking service to your web site. Your site visitors can check availability of resources like hotel rooms, cars, equipment etc., and make reservations for one or more days and pay online.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/booking/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-9668 aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wordpress-calender-plugin.png" alt="" width="530" height="593" /></a></p>
<p>If you are a freelancer, this plugin would be of great use as your clients can make an appointment, booking or register for participation in events from anywhere at any time. Booking Calendar plugin is extremely easy to use and very flexible.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/booking/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-9671 aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wordpress-calender-plugin-standard.png" alt="" width="530" height="367" /></a></p>
<p>It features email notifications for administrator and site visitors, easy integration into posts/pages, using TinyMCE button, booking calendar widget, validation of required form fields and email field and has multi language support.</p>
<h2>2. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/calendar/" target="_blank">Calendar</a></h2>
<p>An easy to use calendar plugin for WordPress. Calender plugin enables you to manage your events and appointments and display them on your website or blog.</p>
<p>It has useful features like monthly view of events, mouse-over details for each event, events in the calendar can span more than one day, multiple events per day possible and events can repeat on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis. The events can be easily managed in the admin dashboard.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/calendar/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-9674 aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/calender-wordpress-plugin.png" alt="" width="477" height="554" /></a></p>
<p>Calendar plugin has optional drop down boxes to quickly change month and year. User groups other than admin can be permitted to manage events.</p>
<p>Furthermore, events can be placed into categories. Events can be links pointing to a location of your choice. This plugin is compatible with WordPress MU.</p>
<h2>3. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/the-events-calendar/" target="_blank">The Events Calender</a></h2>
<p>This WordPress plugin enables you to quickly create and manage events using the post editor. It&#8217;s key features include Google Maps integration as well as default templates such as a calendar grid and event list for streamlined 1-click installation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/the-events-calendar/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-9675 aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/calender-of-events.png" alt="" width="550" height="392" /></a></p>
<p>It sports an upcoming events widget and provides extensive template tags for customization. Includes support for venue, cost, address, start and end time, google maps link. This plugin is compatible with WordPress MU.</p>
<h2>4. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/events-manager/" target="_blank">Events Manager</a></h2>
<p>Events Manager is an effective event management plugin for WordPress. It supports recurring events, venues data, RSVP and maps. With Events Manager plugin, you can plan and publish your tour, or let people reserve spaces for your weekly meetings.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/events-manager/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-9684 aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/events-manager-wordpress-plugin.png" alt="" width="501" height="417" /></a></p>
<p>You can quickly add events list, calendars and description to your blog using a sidebar widget or short codes. Events Manager integrates with Google Maps and finds the location of your events, and accordingly displays a map. It also provides an RSS feed to keep your subscribers up-to-date about your events.</p>
<h2>5. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-event-calendar/" target="_blank">WordPress Event Calender</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-event-calendar/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-9685 aligncenter" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/manage-events.png" alt="" width="546" height="285" /></a></p>
<p>WordPress Event Calendar for WordPress enables you to create and manage multiple calendars with one time and recurring events.</p>
<h2>6. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-calendar-widget/" target="_blank">Google Calendar Widget</a></h2>
<p>This plugin adds a sidebar widget called &#8216;Google Calendar&#8217; that can be dragged into your blog sidebar.</p>
<p><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/google-calendar-widget/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9690" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/google-calender-widget.png" alt="" width="440" height="505" /></a></p>
<p>Multiple widgets can be used on the same page, each referring to a unique feed. Each widget can be configured with a URL of the calendar feed, a title, and the number of agenda items to be displayed.</p>
<h2>7. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/editorial-calendar/" target="_blank">Editorial Calendar</a></h2>
<p>The editorial calendar plugin enables WordPress administrators and editors to manage the dates for multiple posts at once.</p>
<p><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/editorial-calendar/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9691" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/editorial-calender.png" alt="" width="525" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>You can see all of your posts in a calendar view and can arrange them via an easy drag and drop interface. This plugin would be of great use for blogs that plan posts in advance or takes contributions from multiple users. With this plugin, you can quickly drag and drop to change your post dates, edit and arrange post titles. Easily see the status of your posts.</p>
<h2>8. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/availability/" target="_blank">Availability Calendar</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/availability/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9692" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/availability-calender-wordpress-plugin.png" alt="" width="530" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>Availability Calender plugin for WordPress displays booking availability on a year-by-year basis. It displays a full calendar year with booked dates highlighted.</p>
<h2>9. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/calendar-archives/" target="_blank">Calendar Archives</a></h2>
<p>Calendar Archives plugin for WordPress creates yearly calendar for your posts. You can create a new page for your calendar archive and insert the shortcode for calendar archives in the editor to load the page and view the calendar archives.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/calendar-archives/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9693" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/calender-archives.png" alt="" width="545" height="421" /></a></p>
<p>Each day of calendar will display first available photo from posts of that day in the background.</p>
<h2>10. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/ajax-calendar/" target="_blank">Ajax Calendar</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/ajax-calendar/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9694" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ajax-calender.png" alt="" width="200" height="184" /></a></p>
<p>AJAX Calendar, WordPress plugin lets you display an AJAXified calendar for your blog. This plugin enhances the standard calendar functionality by &#8211; allowing the asynchronous navigation of months, without updating the page, adding a drop-down list of post titles in each month and adding full caching support to reduce server load.</p>
<h2>11. <a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/event-calendar-scheduler/" target="_blank">Events Calendar / Scheduler</a></h2>
<p>The event calendar/scheduler plugin for WordPress, allows you to manage single or multiple user events through a dynamic interface. Users can add/modify/delete events on the fly and easily change events dates and time by simply dragging the event boxes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/event-calendar-scheduler/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9695" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/event-scheduler.png" alt="" width="545" height="444" /></a></p>
<p>You can set up different levels of permissions to users who will use the calendar. The scheduler can be configured to display events in Day, Week, or Month view, as well as in any custom view. The scheduler can be used as an ordinary calendar on a webpage to visualize some events/appointments, or as a calendar to display your blog posts archive.</p>
<p><em>If you know of any other useful calendar plugins for WordPress, do let us know in comments.</em></p>
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		<title>30 Quality Sites To Easily Preview And Download Free WordPress Themes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WordPress is growing in its popularity and more and more sites are switching to WordPress because of the ease of maintenance and usage. For WordPress, you can install any theme according to your choice and manage the content of your website easily with the help of widgets and plugins. But, selecting a perfect WordPress theme [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/wordpress/30-quality-sites-to-easily-preview-and-download-free-wordpress-themes" target="_self"><img class="alignleft" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/preview-download-wordpress-themes/title-wordpress-theme-switchers.jpg" alt="Title WordPress Theme Download And Switchers" width="150" height="150" /></a>WordPress is growing in its popularity and more and more sites are switching to WordPress because of the ease of maintenance and usage. For WordPress, you can install any theme according to your choice and manage the content of your website easily with the help of widgets and plugins. But, selecting a perfect WordPress theme is bit tricky as you do not know how the theme looks like, after installing it. To avoid this problem, there are websites which enable you to preview themes with ease and you can decide whether to download a theme or not.</p>
<p>Herein are few sites which allow you to preview themes easily by using the theme switcher or by clicking on the preview link(s).<span id="more-3863"></span></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.themelab.com/free-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank">1. Themelab</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.themelab.com/free-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5224" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/1-themelab-demo-server_333x390.jpg" alt="1-themelab-demo-server_333x390" width="333" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>This is the service offered by the Theme Lab which has got cool collection of WordPress themes. The Demo Server helps the user to preview the theme before download. To speed up the process they have included Theme Switcher using such that you can preview you can preview many themes in the same window. All that you have to do is select the theme in the theme switcher and you can have the exact feel of the theme.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">
<h2><a href="http://wordpressthemes.wpthemespress.com/?cat=4" target="_blank">2. WP Themes demo</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://wordpressthemes.wpthemespress.com/?cat=4" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5225" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2-wp-themes-demo_507x390.jpg" alt="2-wp-themes-demo" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>In this web site you can see the theme switcher as a widget in the sidebar. In the theme switcher you can click on a theme to see its preview in the same window. This is the fastest and easiest way to preview WordPress themes.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">
<h2><a href="http://www.themespreview.com/" target="_blank">3. Themes Preview</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.themespreview.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5226" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3-themes-preview_507x390.jpg" alt="3-themes-preview" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>This site has got some decent collection of WP themes. You can search for the themes using the search function that is present in the right sidebar. This web site do not feature theme switcher but features demo and download link for every theme. To preview a theme before download just click on the demo link to have the exact feel of the theme.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">
<h2><a href="http://www.wpthemes360.com/" target="_blank">4. WordPress Themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wpthemes360.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5228" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/4-wordpress-themes_507x3901.jpg" alt="4-wordpress-themes" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>The developers of this site have included some hundreds of WordPress themes in this site. Every theme in this site is accompanied by a preview and download link. You can click on the preview link to see how the theme looks like before you download it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themesbase.com/?category=WordPress" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.themesbase.com/?category=WordPress" target="_blank">5. Themesbase</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.themesbase.com/?category=WordPress" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5229" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/5-themesbase_507x390.jpg" alt="5-themesbase" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>Theme base hosts themes for many platforms like Joomla, Mambo, WordPress, etc., to download from. Click on the WordPress link to see all the available themes for WordPress. In this site you can see free and premium themes and every theme has got download and preview links. Such that user can preview and download the theme from one place.</p>
<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.freewpthemes.net/preview/freeradicals" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.freewpthemes.net/preview/freeradicals" target="_blank">6. FreeWPthemes.net</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.freewpthemes.net/preview/freeradicals" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5230" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/6-freewpthemesnet_507x390.jpg" alt="6-freewpthemesnet" width="507" height="390" /></a>
</p>
<p style="text-align: left">This web site adds top WordPress themes to its collection regularly and you can see about 191 top WordPress themes. Like the above site the developers have included both preview and download link for every theme. Click on the preview link to see its preview in a new window and you can download the Zip file directly in the preview window.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.templatesthemes.com/category/columns/3-column/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.templatesthemes.com/category/columns/3-column/" target="_blank">7. Templates Themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.templatesthemes.com/category/columns/3-column/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5231" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/7-templates-themes_507x390.jpg" alt="7-templates-themes" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>All the themes in this site are grouped in categories such that you can select a theme easily. It also features Theme Switcher in the side bar such that you can preview a theme quickly. And every theme is accompanied by preview and download link such that you can download the theme easily.</p>
<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.wp4themes.com/property/2-columns-wordpress-theme" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wp4themes.com/property/2-columns-wordpress-theme" target="_blank">8. WP4themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wp4themes.com/property/2-columns-wordpress-theme" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5232" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/8-wp4themes_507x390.jpg" alt="8-wp4themes" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>Here in this site you can see the collection of hundreds of different WordPress themes and all the themes are arranged in categories and property wise. Hence selecting a WordPress theme is easy and to make it quicker, to have a clear idea how the theme look like they featured preview button for every theme. You can see the preview and download the theme directly.</p>
<p><a href="http://topwpthemes.com/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://topwpthemes.com/" target="_blank">9. Top WP Themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://topwpthemes.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5233" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/9-top-wp-themes_507x390.jpg" alt="9-top-wp-themes" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>This site has got some of the best WordPress theme collection and for the ease of the users they have included preview feature for every theme. To check how the theme really look like click on the preview link that is accompanied by every theme and you can also download the theme if you like directly.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nattywp.com/index.php?order=added" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.nattywp.com/index.php?order=added" target="_blank">10. Natty WP</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.nattywp.com/index.php?order=added" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5235" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/10-natty-wp_507x390.jpg" alt="10-natty-wp" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>With collection of hundreds of WordPress themes it is very rich in collection. You can browse through the collection by categories and preview the theme before you download by clicking on the Test button. You can also view the stats of the theme and its properties to get a clear idea about the theme.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/08/100-excellent-free-high-quality-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/08/100-excellent-free-high-quality-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank">11. 100 Excellent Free WordPress Themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/08/100-excellent-free-high-quality-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5236" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/11-smashing-magazine_507x390.jpg" alt="11-smashing-magazine" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>This is blog consisting of 100 excellent free WordPress themes and the author of this blog has included demo links for each of the theme. You can find 1, 2 and 3 column WordPress themes in this blog and visit the home pages of the themes to download them.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wpthemesarchive.com/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wpthemesarchive.com/" target="_blank">12. WordPress Themes Archive</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wpthemesarchive.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5237" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/12-wordpress-themes-archive_507x390.jpg" alt="12-wordpress-themes-archive" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>Like the name of the site suggests that it has got a huge collection of free and excellent WP themes. All the themes are categorized for better search and for the ease of the users they have included preview feature for each of the theme. Preview the theme and download it right from one place.</p>
<p><a href="http://wptemplates.org/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://wptemplates.org/" target="_blank">13. WP Templates</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://wptemplates.org/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5238" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/13-wp-templates_507x390.jpg" alt="13-wp-templates" width="507" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>Rich collection of WordPress themes which are archived for better search and you can also search for the WordPress themes according to the category. All the themes come with a download and demo link for easy use and there features are listed for a better idea.</p>
<p><a href="http://greatwordpressthemes.com/themes/agriculture/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://greatwordpressthemes.com/themes/agriculture/" target="_blank">14. Great WordPress Themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://greatwordpressthemes.com/themes/agriculture/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5239" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/14-great-wordpress-themes_393x390.jpg" alt="14-great-wordpress-themes" width="393" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>As the name suggests all the themes in this site are great you can find one to suit your need easily. To understand the theme better the developers of this site have included preview and download links for each of the theme. You can also rate the theme accordingly in this site. The theme search will help you narrow down your search to find the theme you are looking for.</p>
<p><a href="http://wordpressthemesbase.com/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://wordpressthemesbase.com/" target="_blank">15. WordPress Theme base</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://wordpressthemesbase.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5240" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/15-wordpress-theme-base_520x363.jpg" alt="15-wordpress-theme-base" width="520" height="363" /></a></p>
<p>This is one another site which you must have a look if you are looking for best WordPress themes. With hundreds of WP themes which are arranged in various categories make it easy to find the one you are looking for. The theme search will make this task even easier by letting you to search the themes based on the properties.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.siteground.com/wordpress-hosting/wordpress-themes.htm" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.siteground.com/wordpress-hosting/wordpress-themes.htm" target="_blank">16. Site Ground</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.siteground.com/wordpress-hosting/wordpress-themes.htm" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5241" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/16-site-ground_520x376.jpg" alt="16-site-ground" width="520" height="376" /></a></p>
<p>This is a web hosting service which also hosts free WordPress themes for its users. You can browse through the themes according the version of your WordPress or just browse through all the themes and have a preview of the theme. To preview a theme just click on the preview button that is present at the bottom of every theme and you can also download the theme directly for free.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wpthemespress.com/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wpthemespress.com/" target="_blank">17. WP Themes Press</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wpthemespress.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5242" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/17-wp-themes-press_520x364.jpg" alt="17-wp-themes-press" width="520" height="364" /></a></p>
<p>A great collection of free and premium WordPress themes in one place. You can look at the demo of the theme directly and download it from one place. Check out the top rated themes and also browse through the themes in various categories to find the best for your site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themes-wp.com/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.themes-wp.com/" target="_blank">18. Best place for WordPress themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.themes-wp.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5243" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/18-best-place-for-wordpress-themes_520x374.jpg" alt="18-best-place-for-wordpress-themes" width="520" height="374" /></a></p>
<p>This is really one of the best sites to look for WordPress themes. You can look for the themes based on the color, number of columns and many other properties in this site. To have a better understanding of the theme the developers of this site have included preview and download link at one place. Just click on the preview button such that you can see exactly how the theme looks like.</p>
<p><a href="http://themes.rock-kitty.net/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://themes.rock-kitty.net/" target="_blank">19. Themes Rock Kitty</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://themes.rock-kitty.net/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5244" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/19-themes-rock-kitty_520x389.jpg" alt="19-themes-rock-kitty" width="520" height="389" /></a></p>
<p>Find amazing animals and nature themes in this site. There are also other kinds of themes which are excellent all that you have to do is browse through the archives to find a theme of your interest. Click on the preview button and look how the theme really look like and if you liked it then download it directly from this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wptheme.net/themes" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wptheme.net/themes" target="_blank">20. WordPress theme pages</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wptheme.net/themes" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5245" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/20-wordpress-theme-pages_506x390.jpg" alt="20-wordpress-theme-pages" width="506" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>Hundreds of WordPress themes at one site. You can browse through each of the page looking every available theme in this site or choose to browse through various categories such that you will not miss any one. To preview a theme directly, click on the demo link and you can see the preview in the same page.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.blogohblog.com/category/wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.blogohblog.com/category/wordpress-themes/" target="_blank">21. Blog 0H Blog</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.blogohblog.com/category/wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5246" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/21-blog-0h-blog_517x390.jpg" alt="21-blog-0h-blog" width="517" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>In this site you can see post about some of the best WordPress themes and you can read in detailed about each of the theme listed in this site. For the better understanding of the theme the author of the article as included preview/demo link for each of the WordPress theme in the article.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wordpress.pro/themes/night-club/" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.wordpress.pro/themes/night-club/" target="_blank">22. WordPress Pro</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wordpress.pro/themes/night-club/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5247" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/22-wordpress-pro_520x344.jpg" alt="22-wordpress-pro" width="520" height="344" /></a></p>
<p>The theme search and the categories in this site will enable you to find the theme you are looking for in minutes. And you can see the preview of the theme directly in the same page by clicking on the preview link and you can also see how many clicks did a theme receive which shows it popularity in the site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skinpress.com/category/wordpress/" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.skinpress.com/category/wordpress/" target="_blank">23. Skin Press</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.skinpress.com/category/wordpress/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5248" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/23-skin-press_520x385.jpg" alt="23-skin-press" width="520" height="385" /></a></p>
<p>One another WordPress theme site where you can find some of the interesting WordPress themes. There are both free and premium themes in this site for you to select from. You can preview the theme easily in the same page and also read more about the theme in this site. There are themes for other blog publishing applications and content management systems like Joomla, Mambo, etc., in this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://tagwarrior.com/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://tagwarrior.com/" target="_blank">24. Best WordPress themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://tagwarrior.com/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5249" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/24-best-wordpress-themes_520x384.jpg" alt="24-best-wordpress-themes" width="520" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Some of the best collection of the WordPress themes is there in this site. You can preview and download the themes from this site directly. Browse through all the parts of this site to explore all the best collections and select one for your website and download.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wpzoom.com/wordpress-themes-sets/45-free-premium-wordpress-themes-with-magazine-or-grid-layouts/" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.wpzoom.com/wordpress-themes-sets/45-free-premium-wordpress-themes-with-magazine-or-grid-layouts/" target="_blank">25. WP Zoom</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wpzoom.com/wordpress-themes-sets/45-free-premium-wordpress-themes-with-magazine-or-grid-layouts/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5250" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/25-wp-zoom_520x390.jpg" alt="25-wp-zoom" width="520" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>Find out the professional like free WordPress themes in this site. You can check out all the 45+ free and best WordPress themes at one place and also see demo of each of the theme easily. You can also find other articles related to WordPress in this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yvoschaap.com/wpthemegen/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.yvoschaap.com/wpthemegen/" target="_blank">26. WordPress Theme Generator</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.yvoschaap.com/wpthemegen/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5251" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/26-wordpress-theme-generator_520x356.jpg" alt="26-wordpress-theme-generator" width="520" height="356" /></a></p>
<p>Why copy a theme when you can generate your own and unique WordPress theme easily. This site helps you in this regard all that you have to do is fill in the fields and select the colors and have a quick preview of your creation and download. It is very easy to use and there is no need of any professional skills to create WordPress theme using this tool.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.noupe.com/wordpress/15-high-quality-premium-like-free-wordpress-themes.html" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.noupe.com/wordpress/15-high-quality-premium-like-free-wordpress-themes.html" target="_blank">27. 15 Premium like free WordPress themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.noupe.com/wordpress/15-high-quality-premium-like-free-wordpress-themes.html" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5252" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/27-15-premium-like-free-wordpress-themes_502x390.jpg" alt="27-15-premium-like-free-wordpress-themes" width="502" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>The best of the best WordPress themes are collected in this article to make it easy to choose. All that you have to do is have a quick preview of the each of the theme and decided on a theme and download to use it in your blog site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wpskins.org/" target="_blank"><br />
</a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wpskins.org/" target="_blank">28. WP Skins</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.wpskins.org/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5253" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/28-wp-skins_445x390.jpg" alt="28-wp-skins_445x390" width="445" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>This is one of the sites that have a huge collection of free WordPress themes at one place. For the ease of the users they have included demo link for each of the theme and you can also download the theme directly from this site. All the themes are arranged in categories for easy search you can also search for the theme based on the properties of the theme you are looking for.</p>
<p><a href="http://sixrevisions.com/resources/50-beautiful-free-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://sixrevisions.com/resources/50-beautiful-free-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank">29. 50 Free WordPress themes</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://sixrevisions.com/resources/50-beautiful-free-wordpress-themes/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5254" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/29-50-free-wordpress-themes_520x382.jpg" alt="29-50-free-wordpress-themes_520x382" width="520" height="382" /></a></p>
<p>This article contains some of the beautiful WordPress themes which are of high quality and are free to download and use. Checkout each of the theme in this article and see which theme suits your site better using the demo feature.</p>
<p><a href="http://wphacks.com/50-best-free-wordpress-themes-gallery/" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://wphacks.com/50-best-free-wordpress-themes-gallery/" target="_blank">30. WordPress Hacks</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://wphacks.com/50-best-free-wordpress-themes-gallery/" target="_blank"><img class=" size-full wp-image-5255" src="http://www.ekoob.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/30-wordpress-hacks_520x390.jpg" alt="30-wordpress-hacks" width="520" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>One another site where you can find free WordPress themes and also look at the preview of the themes directly. You can find 2, 3 and 4 column WordPress themes in this site and also download them directly and use it on your blog site easily.</p>
<p><em>Guest blogger Srikanth writes on <a href="http://www.ekoob.com/tag/iphone" target="_blank">Tech Inspiration</a> blog about tips, gadgets, and technology. You can also</em> <em>check out his</em> <em><a href="http://srikanth.techonaut.com/about" target="_blank">blog</a></em> <em>or</em> <em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/srikanthad" target="_blank">Linkedin Profile</a></em> <em>for more information.</em></p>
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		<title>Do You Know Where To Get Laptop Cover Designs and Skins?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Srikanth AD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the laptops have glossy finish with a single color (mostly black) providing you with enough space to show your creativity. You can be creative on your laptop cover and stand apart of the crowed. You can shop for the skins on the internet and buy the skins according to your notebook size not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/resources/do-you-know-where-to-get-laptop-cover-designs-and-skins" target="_self"><img class="alignleft" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/title-laptop-cover-designs-skins.jpg" alt="title-laptop-cover-designs-skins" width="150" height="150" /></a>Most of the laptops have glossy finish with a single color (mostly black) providing you with enough space to show your creativity. You can be creative on your laptop cover and stand apart of the crowed. You can shop for the skins on the internet and buy the skins according to your notebook size not only laptops you can order skins for iPhone, etc., to make them more colorful and bring life to your gadgets.</p>
<p>The skins are mostly vinyl stickers which you can easily glue to your laptop cover which not only looks cool but also protects it from surface scratches. You can also order custom skins with your company logo or brand name on it. This can prove to be a great marketing tool and even helpful in special events and exhibitions.</p>
<p>Herein are some of the sites that offer cool laptops skins, you can browse through the designs and order one for your machine.<span id="more-3936"></span></p>
<h2>1.<a href="http://www.infectious.com/" target="_blank"> Infectious</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.infectious.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5193" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/infectious1.jpg" alt="infectious1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>In this site you can find the designs that are made by the popular designers. You can browse through the gallery of the skins and order them online. You can also specify the size of your laptop to get the exact size and the skin will be shipped directly to your mailing address.</p>
<p>The other products that are available in this site are iPod Classic Skins, iPod nano skins, iPod touch skins, iPhone skins, Laptop skins, Wall vinyl and car decals. You can also submit your creation in this site to make some money for yourself.</p>
<h2>2.<a href="http://www.laptopskins.net/index.php" target="_blank"> Laptop Skins</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.laptopskins.net/index.php" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5194" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/laptop-skins1.jpg" alt="laptop-skins1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>This site has got a huge collection of laptop skins such that you can make your laptop unique with attractive and stylish skins. The Skin is nothing but a vinyl sticker which you can easily stick on to your laptop cover.</p>
<p>From the gallery click on design that you like then you can see the big picture of it. If you would like to buy the skin then click on the I want this button. A window will pop up in that you can select the size of the skin that you want to order and continue for payment.</p>
<h2>3.<a href="https://www.gelaskins.com/index.php" target="_blank"> Gela Skins</a></h2>
<h2><a href="https://www.gelaskins.com/index.php" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5195" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/gela-skins1.jpg" alt="gela-skins1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>With cool designs from the great artists this site will please anyone with the magnificent designs. The cool 3D affects skins and awesome designs are prefect to stand out of the crowd. In this site you can find skins for iPhone, iPods, Laptops, Mac books, Wallpapers and also skins for the gaming devices like the Sony PSP.</p>
<p>You can view the designs by the release date or the artist or title. First click on the product that you want skins for and select the size of the product from the list. All the available skins for that product and size will be displayed so you can choose the one you like. The interesting feature of these skins is they can be easily installed and removed without leaving any residue on your cover.</p>
<h2>4.<a href="http://www.schtickers.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21" target="_blank"> Schtickers</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.schtickers.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5196" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/schtickers1.jpg" alt="schtickers1" width="478" height="384" /></a></h2>
<p>This is one another popular site that sells skins for laptops. All the available skins are arranged in categories such that you can just browse the skins and select the one you like. You can also order custom image, monogram or text skins in this site. You can give your image to be printed on the skin or your company monogram. There are hundreds of designs to select from and with the custom option, the list is endless.</p>
<p>The interesting feature of the skins in this site are they are completely removable and reusable such that you can remove them when you are on to a official meet and put them back on when you are in a casual environment.</p>
<h2>5.<a href="http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,224.htm" target="_blank"> DecalGirl</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,224.htm" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5197" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/decalgirl1.jpg" alt="decalgirl1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>There are thousands of designs available in this site and you can find skins for all most all phones and laptops including Kindle, iPhone, HTC, Nintendo, etc., here. It is a bit tricky task to select the good one from the bundle so you can narrow down the search by chooses the color and themes. You can also order the skins by using a toll free number for a quick delivery.</p>
<h2>6.<a href="http://www.getyourskins.com/home.php?cat=6" target="_blank"> Get your Skins</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.getyourskins.com/home.php?cat=6" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5198" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/get-your-skins1.jpg" alt="get-your-skins1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>There some exclusive collection in this site which is very hard to copy so they are sure to make your laptop unique. In this site you can get skins for iPhone, iPod and Laptops and there are combo packs and special packs to save your money and to give you the best deal. Special discounts are made from time to time on the skins. To order a skin you can specify the size of your laptop (screen size) to order a better fit for your machine.</p>
<h2>7.<a href="http://www.lapjacks.com/" target="_blank"> LapJacks</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.lapjacks.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5199" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/lapjacks1.jpg" alt="lapjacks1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>This site offers you to personalize virtually any product including Laptops, iPhone and any other product with skins. You can create your own design or select a design from the gallery to customize it. All the skins are of high quality with are easy to apply and remove without any residue. The skins fit perfect without any air bubbles or deformation on the laptop cover.</p>
<p>The coolest part of this site is you can select the make and model of the product such that they produce exact fit for your device to make it look cool. You can also order the same design for your iPhone or any other device just mention the dimensions of the product and they will make it.</p>
<h2>8.<a href="http://www.leftskins.com/laptop-skins" target="_blank"> LeftSkins</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.leftskins.com/laptop-skins" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5200" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/leftskins1.jpg" alt="leftskins1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>This is one more site that offers cool laptop skins. This site has a very little collection but the designs are great and are offered in less price. You can find some Twitter background skins also in this site which look great on your laptop cover. You can also find skins for iPods, iPhone, PSP and Nintendo.</p>
<h2>9.<a href="http://skinweaver.com/index.jsp" target="_blank"> Skin Weaver</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://skinweaver.com/index.jsp" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5202" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/skin-weaver.jpg" alt="skin-weaver" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>There is a huge collection of laptop skins such that you can find one to match your taste and interest. You can also shop for the keypad skins and iPhone skins in this site browse through the skin categories to select your favorite and order.</p>
<h2>10.<a href="http://store.garskin.com/" target="_blank"> Garskin</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://store.garskin.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5203" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/garskin.jpg" alt="garskin" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>Get skins for laptop, Mac Book, iPhone, iPod, PSP and many more in this site. You can find some of the unique designs which look attractive and cool on your gadget for sure. You can also order skins with different texture and feel in this site.</p>
<h2>11.<a href="http://www.skinit.com/index.php" target="_blank"> Skin it</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.skinit.com/index.php" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5204" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/skin-it.jpg" alt="skin-it" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>Find a right skin for your laptop is very easy in this site. All that you have to do is select your device and make of your gadget. You will be presented with all the available designs for that model such that you can pick your favorite.</p>
<h2>12.<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-notebooklaptop-skin/" target="_blank"> Instructables</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-notebooklaptop-skin/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5205" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/instructables.jpg" alt="instructables" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>Want to design your own laptop skin than you can do it here. All the instructions that are required to make a laptop skin in your home are here. All that you need is some creation and some material to get started. Show your creation to the world on your cool mobile computer.</p>
<h2>13.<a href="http://www.laptopskins.de/" target="_blank"> Laptop Skins</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.laptopskins.de/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5206" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/laptop-skins-2.jpg" alt="laptop-skins-2" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>In this site you can find many designs and different patterns of laptop skins. To make the search easy and help you find your favorite better they have place all the skins in categories. Find camouflage, blumen, kachein and many more designs in this web site.</p>
<h2>14. <a href="http://www.laptopskinsplus.com/" target="_blank">Laptop Skins Plus</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.laptopskinsplus.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5207" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/laptop-skins-plus.jpg" alt="laptop-skins-plus" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>There are hundreds of different designs in this site. You can select them according to your interest and size of your laptop easily. Select your laptop make from the list and browse through the designs until you find your favorite and order. You can stick the skin easily and remove it if you want easily.</p>
<h2>15.<a href="http://skinslove.com/index.php/cPath/1" target="_blank"> Skins Love</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://skinslove.com/index.php/cPath/1" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5208" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/skins-love1.jpg" alt="skins-love1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>As the name of the site suggests that they love skins and you can find skins for about any gadget. Laptop skins especially are great in this site with many cool designs. Check out all the designs if not you may miss the most awesome design. Order the skin directly from this site and enjoy the cool looking skin on your laptop.</p>
<h2>16.<a href="http://www.aspoke.com/index.php" target="_blank"> Aspoke</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://skinslove.com/index.php/cPath/1" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5209" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/aspoke.jpg" alt="aspoke" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>This is one of the major players in laptop skin market in Europe. There are hundreds of cool and special skins in this site and most of them reflect the European style. You can also order custom skins in this site to suit your taste the best part is they offer free shipping to all countries.</p>
<h2>17.<a href="http://www.colormailer.com/laptop.php?source=7_home_left_laptop" target="_blank">ColorMailer</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.colormailer.com/laptop.php?source=7_home_left_laptop" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5210" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/colormailer.jpg" alt="colormailer" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>In this site you can order a skin with your selected photo on it or you can select for the gallery. The skins from this site are of superior quality and are 100 % safe to use on your laptop. Other services offered by this site are Wall tattoos, greeting cards, framed canvas, photo prints and fine art pictures.</p>
<h2>18.<a href="http://www.skynmobile.com/products.html" target="_blank"> Cool Laptop and mouse skins</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.skynmobile.com/products.html" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5211" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laptop-cover-designs/cool-laptop-and-mouse-skins.jpg" alt="cool-laptop-and-mouse-skins" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>Laptop skins are offered by most of the sites like this site but it also offers mouse skins. Mouse skins are very attractive and it will be fun working with a mouse with a skin on it. There are many laptop skin designs such that you can select one and order according to the size of your notebook. Mouse skins are equally beautiful and attractive so take a look at this section also.</p>
<p><em>Guest blogger Srikanth writes on <a href="http://www.ekoob.com/tag/iphone" target="_blank">Tech Inspiration</a> blog about tips, gadgets, and technology. You can also</em> <em>check out his</em> <em><a href="http://srikanth.techonaut.com/about" target="_blank">blog</a></em> <em>or</em> <em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/srikanthad" target="_blank">Linkedin Profile</a></em> <em>for more information.</em></p>
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		<title>50 Great Sites To Download Free Cool Wallpapers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the people would like to change the desktop wallpapers often such that they look cool. But finding a good wallpaper to display on the screen of your computer is a task in itself. When a wallpaper resolution matches with the screen resolution it looks great and here is the list of sites to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="drop-cap">M</span>ost of the people would like to change the desktop wallpapers often such that they look cool. But finding a good wallpaper to display on the screen of your computer is a task in itself. When a wallpaper resolution matches with the screen resolution it looks great and here is the list of sites to help you get cool wallpapers to your desktops. This list article is considered to be as really comprehensive covering really wide variety for you to choose! Enjoy it and feel free to share your another findings, there will be never be enough wallpaper sources and enough inspiration!<span id="more-3823"></span></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.socwall.com/" target="_blank">1. Social Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>In this site you can find hundreds of cool wall papers and for easy searching you can browse through the wall papers in various categories and when you hover the mouse pointer on an image you can see the details about the wallpaper. And before you download any of the wallpaper you can also see the preview in the browser.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.socwall.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/social-wallpapers1.jpg" alt="social-wallpapers1" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://vladstudio.com/home/" target="_blank">2. VladStudio Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>This site hosts all wallpapers related to nature. If you are a nature lover then you can download some of the cool natural wallpapers from this site. You can also find 2 monitors and 3 monitors&#8217; wallpapers in this all natural. All the wallpapers are categorized into four group&#8217;s abstract art, creatures, illusions and photos. Browse through thousands of nature wallpapers and be sure to find one that boosts your mood.</p>
<p><a href="http://vladstudio.com/home/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/cool-desktop-wallpapers.jpg" alt="cool-desktop-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://wallpaperstock.net/" target="_blank">3. Stock wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>This site really holds a great stock of wallpapers. Organizers of this site take care that only high quality wallpapers are posted in this site. You can download any of the wallpaper in various resolutions according to your need.</p>
<p><a href="http://wallpaperstock.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/stock-wallpapers1.jpg" alt="stock-wallpapers1" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://wallpapers.org/wallpapers/browsecat.php?category=179" target="_blank">4. Horror Occult</a></h2>
<p>This site holds a large library of wallpapers you can browse through the wallpapers in the library according to the category. This site holds some of the best wallpapers on the internet.</p>
<p><a href="http://wallpapers.org/wallpapers/browsecat.php?category=179" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/horror-occult.jpg" alt="horror-occult" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/wallpapers" target="_blank">5. Animal Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Photos taken by some of the best NGC still photographers are hosted in this site. You can use these photos as wallpapers on your personal computers. You can find wallpapers related to the wild life, nature, history and more in this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/wallpapers" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/animal-wallpapers.jpg" alt="animal-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.coolhdwallpapers.com/" target="_blank">6. Female Celebrities</a></h2>
<p>If you are looking for high quality wallpapers then this site is your destination. You can browse through various categories like the Animals to celebrities in this site and you can choose wallpapers according to the resolution also.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coolhdwallpapers.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/female-celebrities.jpg" alt="female-celebrities" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://wallpaperhd.net/" target="_blank">7. HD Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>This site also holds some of the cool HD quality wallpapers. You can browse through various categories and find the wallpaper that you need and set it as a desktop background in this site. You can download each of the photos in various resolutions according to your need.</p>
<p><a href="http://wallpaperhd.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/hd-wallpapers.jpg" alt="hd-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.zedge.net/wallpapers/" target="_blank">8. Mobile Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>This is a site for mobile phone users. You can create your custom wallpapers, themes and do many other things in this site. You can browse through the wallpapers that other users have created or from the gallery download the wallpaper that you want.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.zedge.net/wallpapers/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/mobile-wallpapers1.jpg" alt="mobile-wallpapers1" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.thewallpapers.org/nature/beaches.php" target="_blank">9. Beaches Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>This site contains hundreds and thousands of wallpapers to choose from. All the wallpapers are grouped under various categories so that finding cool wallpaper that reflects your taste is not a problem.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thewallpapers.org/nature/beaches.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/beach-wallpapers.jpg" alt="beach-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpapers.com/holidays.aspx?subcat=valentines&amp;a=9061&amp;adid=undefined&amp;adtype=undefined" target="_blank">10. Cool Valentine Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>In this site you can find cool valentine wallpapers and many others like holidays, water scene, nature, animals and many more. All the wallpapers are of best quality and you can also find slide show wallpapers in this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wallpapers.com/holidays.aspx?subcat=valentines&amp;a=9061&amp;adid=undefined&amp;adtype=undefined" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/cool-valentine-wallpapers.jpg" alt="cool-valentine-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></p>
<h2><a href="http://www.thewallpapers.org/movies/index.php" target="_blank">11. Movies Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>To the right hand side of this site you can see more wallpaper categories to download from. You can easily download best of the best wallpapers in all resolutions from this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.thewallpapers.org/movies/index.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/movies-wallpapers.jpg" alt="movies-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://wallpapers.diq.ru/en/14.html" target="_blank">12. Aircraft Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Download cool civil aircraft and admire the elegance of the flying machines in action. Find more wallpaper in various categories in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://wallpapers.diq.ru/en/14.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/aircraft-wallpapers.jpg" alt="aircraft-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://coolwallpaper.com/Gallery/Animation/AnimationAll.html" target="_blank">13. Cartoon Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Find funny cartoon characters wallpapers and many other cool animation wallpapers in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://coolwallpaper.com/Gallery/Animation/AnimationAll.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/cartoon-wallpapers.jpg" alt="cartoon-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.animewallpapers.com/" target="_blank">14. Anime Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Collection of free Anime and Mange wallpapers</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.animewallpapers.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/anime-wallpapers.jpg" alt="anime-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
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<h2><a href="http://www.beautifulwallpapers.com/scifi.shtml" target="_blank">15. Sci-Fi Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Special collection Wallpapers form Sci-Fi movies which goes were well on your desktop. There are many other types of wallpaper placed under other categories.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.beautifulwallpapers.com/scifi.shtml" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/si-fi-wallpapers.jpg" alt="si-fi-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.freewallpapers.to/space.htm" target="_blank">16. Space Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Display the vastness of the space on your desktop with these cool special space wallpapers.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.freewallpapers.to/space.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/space-wallpapers.jpg" alt="space-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/date/any/" target="_blank">17. Blue Sunset</a></h2>
<p>Find many more stunning types of wallpaper in this site. When downloading wallpaper you can also select the resolution to fit in your monitor correctly.</p>
<h2><a href="http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/date/any/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/blue-sun-set.jpg" alt="blue-sun-set" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpapersdirectory.com/patriotic.html" target="_blank">18. USA Patriotic</a></h2>
<p>Find free Patriotic animated and stationary wallpapers in this site. Download these nice wallpapers and be proud to be American.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpapersdirectory.com/patriotic.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/usa-patriotic.jpg" alt="usa-patriotic" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaperbase.com/celebsm.shtml" target="_blank">19. Male Celebs Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Catch stylish male celebrity&#8217;s wallpapers on your desktop more to find in this site are cool cars, computers, sports and many more.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaperbase.com/celebsm.shtml" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/male-celebs.jpg" alt="male-celebs" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopwallpapers.net/places/" target="_blank">20. Places Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Grab the wallpapers of famous tourist locations and major cities around the world in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopwallpapers.net/places/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/places-wallpapers.jpg" alt="places-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaper.com/technology" target="_blank">21. Gadget wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Tempting latest gadgets will be a nice inspiration on your desktop so grab one and place it on your desktop from this site. You can also order wallpapers for interiors and fashion in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaper.com/technology" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/gadget-wallpapers.jpg" alt="gadget-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaps.com/eng/category/204/" target="_blank">22. Windows Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Find nice cool Windows vista wallpapers in this site and also wallpapers of many other categories like animals, ships, Emo, etc., in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaps.com/eng/category/204/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/windows-wallpapers.jpg" alt="windows-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.best-wallpapers.com/3d/" target="_blank">23. 3D Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>3D wallpapers do look great and brings life to your screen. Check out more 3D and animated wallpapers in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.best-wallpapers.com/3d/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/3d-wallpapers.jpg" alt="3d-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.flash-screen.com/free-wallpaper/flower-painting-backgrounds_36518.html" target="_blank">24. Flower Fantasy</a></h2>
<p>Get an instant smile on your face by seeing these cool flower wallpapers on your desktop. Explore the site to find more for yourself.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.flash-screen.com/free-wallpaper/flower-painting-backgrounds_36518.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/flower-fantasy.jpg" alt="flower-fantasy" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.fantom-xp.com/wp_33.html" target="_blank">25. Humor Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>These funny wallpapers are sure to make you laugh loud. If you have a tight schedule or a busy life then you should consider using these wallpapers.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.fantom-xp.com/wp_33.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/humor-wallpapers.jpg" alt="humor-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.freewallpapersweb.com/Free-Backgrounds-Wallpapers.asp" target="_blank">26. Background Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Many fine paintings wallpapers looks real classic on your desktop. There are many other types of wallpaper in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.freewallpapersweb.com/Free-Backgrounds-Wallpapers.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/background-wallpapers.jpg" alt="background-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.cognitivedistortion.com/?cd=gl&amp;gl=Macro" target="_blank">27. Macro Photography</a></h2>
<p>Taking photos of small objects like insects requires lot of skills but these photos can be really cool wallpapers on desktop. Try these cool wallpapers and see the insects crawl all over the flowers.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.cognitivedistortion.com/?cd=gl&amp;gl=Macro" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/micro-photography.jpg" alt="micro-photography" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.dowwallpaper.com/" target="_blank">28. Trick Photography</a></h2>
<p>Wallpapers of awesome incidents of the nature captured by professional photographers. You can admire the skill of the person who has brought you these amazing wallpapers.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.dowwallpaper.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/trick-photography.jpg" alt="trick-photography" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpapers.org/wallpapers/browsecat.php?category=195" target="_blank">29. TV Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Catch wallpapers from famous TV series and action shows hosted on your favorite TV channels.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpapers.org/wallpapers/browsecat.php?category=195" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/tv-wallpapers.jpg" alt="tv-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
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<h2><a href="http://bikes.88000.org/63.htm" target="_blank">30. Bike Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Cool bike with awesome details are sure to pump up your adrenalin. All the bikes are categorized according the company check out the full gallery to be surprised by the collection.</p>
<h2><a href="http://bikes.88000.org/63.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/bike-wallpapers.jpg" alt="bike-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.carondesktop.com/" target="_blank">31. Cool Car on Desktop</a></h2>
<p>Catch out the latest and super sports cars on your desktop and show off your desire towards these awesome machines. Check out more cars by the make and model in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.carondesktop.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/car-wallpapers.jpg" alt="car-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/" target="_blank">32. HD Cars on Screen</a></h2>
<p>Huge collection of sleek and sexy cars wallpapers to pamper your screen with life. There are over 11,000 high definition cars wallpapers in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/hd-cars-on-screen.jpg" alt="hd-cars-on-screen" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.desktopia.com/wallpapers/Disney" target="_blank">33. Disney characters</a></span></p>
<p>This site has special collection of Walt Disney characters which are sure to bring back your childhood memories.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopia.com/wallpapers/Disney" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/disney-characters.jpg" alt="disney-characters" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://visualparadox.com/scenic.htm" target="_blank">34. Scenic Gallery</a></h2>
<p>Watch the magnificent beauty of the nature through your desktop. There are many other natural scenic types of wallpaper in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://visualparadox.com/scenic.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/scenic-wallpapers.jpg" alt="scenic-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.boolsite.net/wallpapers/Publicites" target="_blank">35. Advertising Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Ad films have some breath taking graphics and beautiful model catch all of them in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.boolsite.net/wallpapers/Publicites" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/advertising-wallpapers.jpg" alt="advertising-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
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<h2><a href="http://www.1000pictures.com/aircraft.htm" target="_blank">36. Military Aircraft Pictures</a></h2>
<p>Catch the Military Aircrafts in action in this site there are pictures of Fighters, bombers, helicopters and many other military planes. You can download the pictures in various resolutions.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.1000pictures.com/aircraft.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/military-aircraft-pictures.jpg" alt="military-aircraft-pictures" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopwallpapers.co.uk/landscape" target="_blank">37. Landscape Images</a></h2>
<p>View the breath taking landscapes in high definition images. There are also 3D, nature and animation images in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopwallpapers.co.uk/landscape" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/landscapes.jpg" alt="landscapes" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://mastikamantra.com/gallery/v/wallpapers/babies/baby-wallpaper1.jpg.html" target="_blank">38. Baby Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Cute little babies setting on your desktop monitor will be really cute and brings a smile on your face automatically. If you want a smile always on your lips then set these cute wallpapers as your background.</p>
<h2><a href="http://mastikamantra.com/gallery/v/wallpapers/babies/baby-wallpaper1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/baby-wallpapers.jpg" alt="baby-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopwallpaperfree.com/underwater/" target="_blank">39. Under Water Images</a></h2>
<p>Bring up the colorful under water life on to your monitor with these cool wallpapers.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.desktopwallpaperfree.com/underwater/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/under-water-wallpapers.jpg" alt="under-water-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.pc-wallpapers.co.uk/games1.htm" target="_blank">40. Game Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Catch exiting movements from your favorite PC games and apply them as your desktop wallpapers in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.pc-wallpapers.co.uk/games1.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/game-wallpapers.jpg" alt="game-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.caedes.net/Zephir.cgi?lib=Caedes::Gallery&amp;gallery=illustrations" target="_blank">41. Illustrations</a></h2>
<p>Give your eyes some work and strain your brain a bit to crack the characters in these pictures. They make good wallpapers for sure.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.caedes.net/Zephir.cgi?lib=Caedes::Gallery&amp;gallery=illustrations" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/illustrations.jpg" alt="illustrations" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://wallpapers.jurko.net/" target="_blank">42. Free Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Check out hundreds of high quality wallpapers which are available in different resolution in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://wallpapers.jurko.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/free-wallpapers.jpg" alt="free-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaperspark.com/scenic.php" target="_blank">43. Scenic Images</a></h2>
<p>Nature is full of surprises then get ready to be surprised in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaperspark.com/scenic.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/scenic-images.jpg" alt="scenic-images" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.santabanta.com/wallpapers/category.asp?catname=calendars" target="_blank"><br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.santabanta.com/wallpapers/category.asp?catname=calendars" target="_blank">44. Calendar Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Get the cool calendar wallpapers on your system you can find many wallpapers for a single month in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.santabanta.com/wallpapers/category.asp?catname=calendars" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/calendar-wallpapers.jpg" alt="calendar-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.truewhisper.com/downloads/wallpapers/inspirational-wallpapers.htm" target="_blank">45. Inspirational Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Find true inspiring wallpapers in this site the best part of this site is you can mail these wallpapers to your friends directly and also find the HTML code to embed in your website.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.truewhisper.com/downloads/wallpapers/inspirational-wallpapers.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/inspirational-wallpapers.jpg" alt="inspirational-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://animals.desktopnexus.com/cat/cats/" target="_blank">46. Cats on your Desktop</a></h2>
<p>Cute little kittens to ferocious tigers and lions a complete set of cat families wallpapers at one place.</p>
<h2><a href="http://animals.desktopnexus.com/cat/cats/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/cats-on-your-desktop.jpg" alt="cats-on-your-desktop" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.butterflyutopia.com/wallpaper.html" target="_blank">47. Butterfly Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Butterfly are the most vibrant and colorful creatures on this planet. Check out hundreds of varieties of butterflies and enjoy their magnificent colors in original high quality photos.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.butterflyutopia.com/wallpaper.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/butterfly-wallpapers.jpg" alt="butterfly-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.popularpersons.org/" target="_blank">48. Famous People</a></h2>
<p>Great legends and famous people will no doubt inspire anyone and will be great on your desktop.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.popularpersons.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/famous-people.jpg" alt="famous-people" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaperzzz.com/Zodiac-p62.html" target="_blank">49. Zodiac Wallpapers</a></h2>
<p>Get your Zodiac Display bright on your desktop with these high resolution Zodiac Wallpapers. You can find themes and screensavers also in this site.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.wallpaperzzz.com/Zodiac-p62.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/zodiac-wallpapers.jpg" alt="zodiac-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.natures-desktop.com/bird-wallpapers/garden-warbler-seeds.php" target="_blank">50. Birds Wallpapers</a></h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.natures-desktop.com/bird-wallpapers/garden-warbler-seeds.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cool-wallpapers/birds-wallpapers.jpg" alt="birds-wallpapers" width="500" height="330" /></a></h2>
<p>Check out the tiny little birds sitting on your desktop. You can find wallpapers of different resolutions and also for widescreen monitors. <em> </em></p>
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		<title>49 Top Sites And Collections To Find Free Icon Sets</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pictures talk a lot more than words do, so placing icon in websites and blogs in key areas will gain the attention of the readers. Web designers work a lot searching for best icons to include in the site and to make their site more effective and reachable. You can also use these icons to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/resources/top-sites-to-get-free-icon-sets" target="_self"><img class="alignleft" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/title-free-icon-sets-collections.jpg" alt="icon_etc_icon_sets" width="150" height="150" /></a><span class="drop-cap">P</span>ictures talk a lot more than words do, so placing icon in websites and blogs in key areas will gain the attention of the readers. Web designers work a lot searching for best icons to include in the site  and to make their site more effective and reachable. You can also use these icons to replace the icons on your computer folders, etc.. to make them look attractive and to able to know what the folder contains in a symbolic way.</p>
<p>Here you&#8217;ll find  some of the best websites that offer various free icon set collections as well as just separate good collections in other sites,  so browse through the sites and download the icon sets for free. <span id="more-3809"></span></p>
<p>1) <a href="http://icons.mysitemyway.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Icons Etc<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4262" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/icon_etc_icon_sets.png" alt="icon_etc_icon_sets" width="412" height="197" /></strong></a></p>
<p>You can find more than 104,297 icons in this site. So you are sure to find the right icon set that you are looking for. You can download the free icon sets and clipart stock images as whole or browse through the icon set and download a single icon that you need. All the icons present in this site are of high quality and there are some 3D icon sets available for download as well.</p>
<p>2) <a href="http://www.freeiconsweb.com/" target="_blank"><strong>FreeIconsWeb<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4263" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/freeiconsweb_free_icons.png" alt="freeiconsweb_free_icons" width="353" height="403" /></strong></a></p>
<p>FreeIconWeb offers hundreds of icon sets for free download. It hosts various kinds of icon sets from basic icons to 3D icons. Icon sets are present in different formats like .PNG and GIF. This website enables you to preview the icon set prior to download. You can also submit your icons on this site.</p>
<p>3) <a href="http://www.freeiconsdownload.com/" target="_blank"><strong>FreeIcons Download<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4743" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/freeicons-downloadfree_icons_download.jpg" alt="freeicons-downloadfree_icons_download" width="421" height="181" /></strong></a></p>
<p>Browse through number of icon sets and download the one you like. You can browse through the icon sets by categories for easy finding. There are icons for every need like computer icons, food, animals, people, etc.</p>
<p>4) <a href="http://www.iconarchive.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Iconarchive<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4265" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/icon_archive_icon_sets.png" alt="icon_archive_icon_sets" width="426" height="139" /></strong></a></p>
<p>If you are looking for art icons, then this is the place where you have to look for. Find icons for windows, Mac and Linux computers in Iconarchive. Web designers can also find the icons they are looking for easily.</p>
<p>5) <a href="http://www.iconstick.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Icon Stick<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4744" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/icon-stick.jpg" alt="5-icon-stick" width="471" height="221" /></strong></a></p>
<p>Icon Stick hosts number of vibrant icon sets that you can download for free. You can find various kinds of icons in different formats like PNG, GIF, vector and pixel icons. You can download icons for Windows, MAC and Linux operating system.</p>
<p>6) <a href="http://abbsoft.com/downicon/index.htm" target="_blank"><strong>abb soft<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4267" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/abb_soft_icon_sets_tools.png" alt="abb_soft_icon_sets_tools" width="328" height="210" /></strong></a></p>
<p>Abb soft is very rich in icon set collections. All the icon sets are arranged in categories for easy finding. It sports icon manager that makes you even easy to find the icon set that you are looking for.</p>
<p>7) <a href="http://iconfactory.com/freeware/icon" target="_blank"><strong>Icon factory<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4745" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/icon-factoryicon_factory_free_icon.jpg" alt="7-icon-factoryicon_factory_free_icon" width="445" height="198" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This is one another icon rich site where you can download icon sets for Windows, Linux and Mac system. You can also find desktop pictures to download for widescreen, full screen and wallpaper sizes.</p>
<p>8 ) <a href="http://dryicons.com/free-icons/" target="_blank"><strong>Dry icons<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4269" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/dryicons_social_icon.png" alt="dryicons_social_icon" width="340" height="214" /></strong></a></p>
<p>It has got some excellent icon set collections you can download in .IOC or .PNG or .ICNS format.  All the icons present in this site are of high quality such that you can insert them into the web site without any corrections or resizing.</p>
<p>9) <a href="http://www.bestfreeicons.com/index.html" target="_blank"><strong>bestfreeicons.com<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4746" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/bestfreeicons.jpg" alt="9-bestfreeicons" width="353" height="176" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This site holds more than 20,000 free high quality icons and many more are been added every day. Browse through the different categories to find the icon set you need and download it for free use.</p>
<p>10) <a href="http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/"><strong>Deviant ART</strong></a></p>
<p>This site hosts a variety of icon sets which are shared by users. You can find icons for various needs and it also hosts avatars to download.</p>
<p>11) <a href="http://icondock.com/resources/master-list-of-free-icons" target="_blank"><strong>Icon Dock</strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4704" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/icon-dock.jpg" alt="icon-dock" width="319" height="162" /></a></p>
<p>It has got many free and stock icon sets which are compiled from various sites, such that you can download all of them from one place.</p>
<p>12) <a href="http://elitebydesign.com/free-high-quality-icons-sets/" target="_blank"><strong>Elite by Design<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4705" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/elite-by-design.jpg" alt="elite-by-design" width="510" height="378" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This web site adds new icon sets every day so that you can find new icon sets daily. In this site you can view and download high quality icon sets for free.</p>
<p>13) <a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/03/06/35-really-incredible-free-icon-sets/" target="_blank"><strong>Smashing Magazine<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4706" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/smashing-magazine.jpg" alt="smashing-magazine" width="397" height="279" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This website offers 35 cool icon sets to include in your web design project or for use on your computer. You can see icons of animals to latest gadgets to choose from for free download.</p>
<p>14) <a href="http://speckyboy.com/2008/07/28/96-best-ever-free-icon-sets-for-web-designers-developers-and-bloggers/" target="_blank"><strong>SpeckyBoy<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4707" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/speckyboy.jpg" alt="speckyboy" width="395" height="311" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this post the author has included some 96 free icon sets. These icon sets will be useful for the web designers, developers and bloggers. Most of the icon sets are of high quality and are available in various formats.</p>
<p>15) <a href="http://www.acomment.net/developer-icon-sets-collection-of-the-best-free-to-both-personal-commercial-use-icon-sets/152" target="_blank"><strong>Comment.net<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4708" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/commentnet.jpg" alt="commentnet" width="402" height="237" /></strong></a></p>
<p>If you are looking for free bright icons, then you must have a look at this site. Here you can find about 40 free icon sets that are bright and milky with high quality icons.</p>
<p>16) <a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/category/freebies-online/free-icons/" target="_blank"><strong>Hongkiat.com<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4710" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/hongkiat.jpg" alt="hongkiat" width="474" height="249" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This site contains some of the cool icon sets for WordPress and other applications. You can download most of the icons for free which are of high resolution and quality. This site is especially useful for the web designers and developers.</p>
<p>17) <a href="http://www.nigraphic.com/blog/icon/free-icon-sets-websites-and-applications" target="_blank"><strong>Nigraphic</strong></a></p>
<p>Here you can find free icon sets for websites and applications. Icon sets from other websites are also included to help you find the most useful resources possible.</p>
<p>18) <a href="http://www.iconpot.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Iconpot</strong><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4711" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/iconpot.jpg" alt="18-iconpot" width="283" height="205" /></strong></a></p>
<p>Hundreds of different icon sets are present in this site with credits to the name and link of author of each icon set.</p>
<p>19) <a href="http://www.iconbuffet.com/freedelivery/packages" target="_blank"><strong>Iconbuffet<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4712" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/iconbuffet.jpg" alt="19-iconbuffet" width="357" height="283" /></strong></a></p>
<p>It features many icon sets and you can download them for free in this site. It also features stock icons, standard icons, blog and vector iocns for free. You can also preview the icon sets before you download.</p>
<p>20) <a href="http://www.graphicpush.com/index.php?s=icons" target="_blank"><strong>Graphic Push</strong></a></p>
<p>This site has a good collection of  blog icons, XML and RSS, file, folder and application management icon packs. They are available for free download and use, very useful for web designers.</p>
<p>21 <a href="http://naldzgraphics.net/freebies/40-excellent-free-icon-sets-everyone-must-have/" target="_blank"><strong>Naldz Graphics<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4713" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/naldz-graphics.jpg" alt="21-naldz-graphics" width="437" height="310" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This blog post contains links to 44 awesome icon sets ranging from browser icons to iPhone icon sets. You can also find latest icon sets like transformers, etc., which look cool on any of the gaming sites.</p>
<p>22) <a href="http://mouserunner.com/Spheres_ColoCons1_Free_Icons.html" target="_blank"><strong>Spheres Graphics<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4714" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/spheres-graphics.jpg" alt="22-spheres-graphics" width="342" height="267" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site you can find icon set in 4 different colors and you can download it in different formats and sizes. For windows 48 x 48 and 128 x 128 icon set is available and for Mac 128 x 128 icon sets are available.</p>
<p>23) <a href="http://www.ganato.com/free_icons/free_icons.php" target="_blank"><strong> Ganato design<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4715" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/ganato-design.jpg" alt="23-ganato-design" width="380" height="315" /></strong></a>This website is for freelance web designers and developers. In this site you can find different styles for a single icon type so that you can choose to select the best out of all. There are about 24 icon sets are present and all of them are PSD icons.</p>
<p>24) <a href="http://www.famfamfam.com/lab/icons/" target="_blank"> <strong>FAMFAMFAM</strong></a></p>
<p>It has got four icon sets which are very useful to anyone. In this site you can find flags icon set which has many country&#8217;s flags. The icon sets are available in GIF and PNG formats.</p>
<p>25)<strong> </strong><a href="http://grafikdesign.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/free-icon-set-resources-list-pack-download/" target="_blank"><strong>Graphic Design<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4716" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/graphic-design.jpg" alt="25-graphic-design" width="459" height="366" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site the developer has aggregated a list of cool icon sets in one place. Such that you can download or have a quick preview of the icon sets directly. You can find icon sets for use in social bookmarking and networking most of the icon sets are useful for the web developers and designers.</p>
<p>26) <a href="http://directoryfordesigners.com/50-free-social-media-icon-sets-for-your-blog" target="_blank"><strong> Directory for designers<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4718" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/directory-for-designers.jpg" alt="27-directory-for-designers" width="457" height="190" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site you can find 50 icon sets for social media and also to use on your blog. Most of the icons are of high quality and you can also find some free hand drawing icon sets in this site.</p>
<p>27) <a href="http://sixrevisions.com/resources/40-beautiful-free-icon-sets/" target="_blank"><strong> Six Revisions<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4719" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/six-revisions.jpg" alt="28-six-revisions" width="462" height="300" /></strong></a></p>
<p>About 40 icon sets are present in this site which you can use for many ways. In total there are more than 3000 individual icons in this article.</p>
<p>28)<strong> </strong><a href="http://tutsaz.com/2009/07/08/list-of-free-icons-for-personal-and-commercial-use/" target="_blank"><strong>Tutsaz<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4720" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/tutsaz.jpg" alt="29-tutsaz" width="329" height="268" /></strong></a></p>
<p>A large collection of free and commercial icon sets in one place. You can find icon sets like functional, milky, silk, blogging, etc., icon sets in this site.</p>
<p>29) <a href="http://wefunction.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Function<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4721" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/function.jpg" alt="30-function" width="382" height="282" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This web sites adds information about new icon sets frequently. In this site you can see the work of freelance designers and can find icon sets to include in your work or applications. You can also find icon sets for social media, bookmarking and sharing.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">30)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.instantshift.com/category/icons/" target="_blank"><strong>Instant Shift<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4722" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/instant-shift.jpg" alt="31-instant-shift" width="316" height="291" /></strong></a></p>
<p>Cool icon set collections are submitted by the users in this site such that you can download these icon sets for free. There are many free vector icon sets are present in various colors, designs and formats to download in this site.</p>
<p>31)<strong> </strong><a href="http://weloveicons.com/" target="_blank"><strong>We Love Icons<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4723" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/we-love-icons.jpg" alt="32-we-love-icons" width="363" height="171" /></strong></a></p>
<p>The icon sets present in this site are free for personal use. You can dowload the icon set in the format you want either for Windows, Mac or in png format. It also features icon converter such that you can upload a file or image to generate icons.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">32)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.problogdesign.com/resources/30-best-free-icon-sets-for-bloggers/" target="_blank"><strong>Pro Blog Design<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4724" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/pro-blog-design.jpg" alt="33-pro-blog-design" width="376" height="129" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site there is the coolest collection of some of the best free icon sets on the web. There are different kinds of icon sets like the social bookmarking to vector resources. You can easily download the icon sets directly from this site.</p>
<p>33) <a href="http://www.backtoessentials.com/graphics/120-free-icon-sets-to-enhance-user-interfaces/" target="_blank"><strong>Back to essentials<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4725" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/back-to-essentials.jpg" alt="34-back-to-essentials" width="492" height="183" /></strong></a></p>
<p>Here in this site you can find 120 free icon sets to download. There are different forms of icons you can find icons for MS office to many cartoon character icons. The collection is really cool with thousands of icons you are sure to find one for you.</p>
<p>34) <a href="http://ntt.cc/2008/05/12/over-480-free-and-fresh-icon-sets-help-you-to-create-your-beautiful-skins-and-themes-in-flex.html" target="_blank"><strong>Ntt.cc<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4726" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/nttcc.jpg" alt="35-nttcc" width="325" height="137" /></strong></a></p>
<p>There are more than 400 icon sets in this site ranging from simple web application icons to iPhone icon sets.</p>
<p>35) <a href="http://www.opensourcehunter.com/2009/06/28/another-great-list-of-free-social-icons/" target="_blank"><strong>OpenSourceHunter<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4727" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/opensourcehunter.jpg" alt="36-opensourcehunter" width="357" height="239" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This site hosts an article with the list of great free social icons. You can have a instant preview of the icon set and download them directly from this site.</p>
<p>36) <a href="http://www.pingable.org/20-sets-of-free-royalty-free-icons/" target="_blank"><strong>Pingable<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4728" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/pingable.jpg" alt="37-pingable" width="407" height="234" /></strong></a></p>
<p>It host some 20 free and royalty free icon sets. You can see icons of daily gadgets like iPods and other items in this site.</p>
<p>37)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.noupe.com/icons/50-most-beautiful-icon-sets-created-in-2008.html"><strong>Noupe<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4729" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/noupe.jpg" alt="38-noupe" width="327" height="248" /></strong></a></p>
<p>You will find 50 free icon sets in this site. You can find icons for celebrations, social bookmarking and for other purpose in this site.</p>
<p>38)<strong> </strong><a href="http://traffikd.com/resources/icon-sets-social-media/" target="_blank"><strong>Traffikd <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4730" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/traffikd.jpg" alt="39-traffikd" width="420" height="228" /></strong></a></p>
<p>There are 10 social bookmarking icon sets in this article which are of high quality.</p>
<p>39) <a href="http://novus.byvolce.com/2008/09/the-ultimate-list-of-icon-list/" target="_blank"><strong>Novus Volce<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4731" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/novus-volce.jpg" alt="40-novus-volce" width="350" height="240" /></strong></a></p>
<p>The author of this article has given the information of icon lists that are hosted on various sites on the net. By clicking on any of the link you can have access to many icon sets at once.</p>
<p>40) <a href="http://dhtmlsite.com/icons.php" target="_blank"><strong>dhtml site<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4732" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/dhtml-site.jpg" alt="41-dhtml-site" width="271" height="198" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site there are 22 essential and free icon sets like Silk icons, mini icons, drunkey icon set, etc., to choose from. Most of the icons are useful for the web designers.</p>
<p>41) <a href="http://webdesignledger.com/freebies/21-best-icon-sets-for-designing-web-apps" target="_blank"><strong>Web Design Ledger<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4733" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/web-design-ledger.jpg" alt="42-web-design-ledger" width="446" height="231" /></strong></a></p>
<p>There are total of 21 best and free icon sets in this article which can be used for web designing projects or in the blogs. All the 21 icon sets are unique among them and there are icon sets like the ASP .Net icons, Tango Icon Library, etc., such that you can find an icon set for every project.</p>
<p>42) <a href="http://semlabs.co.uk/journal/free-web-design-icon-set" target="_blank"><strong>Semlabs<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4734" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/semlabs.jpg" alt="43-semlabs" width="328" height="216" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site the developer has designed and published some 310 icons in the form of one icon set. This icon set can be proving to be the life line of the web designers when they do not find the required icon anywhere else. The icons are present in 16 x 16 size and in PNG format and are free to use in any project.</p>
<p>43)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.webdesigndev.com/roundups/beautiful-free-icon-sets-for-web-designers" target="_blank"><strong>Web Design Dev<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4735" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/web-design-dev.jpg" alt="44-web-design-dev" width="384" height="227" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This is one of the popular online journals for the web designers. In this site they have included an article that is containing some cool icon sets for free. You can find social bookmarking icon sets, RSS icon sets, flavors icon set, etc., in this site.</p>
<p>44)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.blogperfume.com/free-glossy-blogging-icons-set-for-bloggers/" target="_blank"><strong>Blog Perfume<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4736" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/blog-perfume.jpg" alt="45-blog-perfume" width="320" height="223" /></strong></a></p>
<p>If you are looking for some of the glossy blogging icon set then you must have a look at this site. It has got only one icon set but the designers have done full justification for their work. Every icon looks like a master peace and there are available in 3 sizes 24 x 24, 36x 36 and 48 x 48 in the PNG format.</p>
<p>45) <a href="http://www.icojoy.com/articles/26/" target="_blank"><strong>Icon Joy<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4737" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/icon-joy.jpg" alt="46-icon-joy" width="364" height="190" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site the developer had included brighter and lighter versions of the icon sets such that the user can choose which icon set to use according to the shade of the background. There is only one icon set is available for free download and use where as you can buy others at low price.</p>
<p>46)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.thaslayer.com/2009/02/25/5-great-icon-sets-for-web-design/" target="_blank"><strong>Tha Slayer<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4738" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/tha-slayer.jpg" alt="tha-slayer" width="530" height="144" /></strong></a></p>
<p>With in-depth knowledge of web design and latest industry standards the author of this article has included the most useful and high quality icon sets that are useful for the web designers and bloggers. The icon sets are available in different sizes and formats.</p>
<p>47)<strong> </strong><a href="http://bestdesignoptions.com/?p=152" target="_blank"><strong>Best Design Options<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4739" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/best-design-options.jpg" alt="48-best-design-options" width="308" height="190" /></strong></a></p>
<p>This is a blog site that is completely dedicated to help web designers. In this site there is a blog post which contains 18 very useful icon sets for the web designers and bloggers alike. There are icon sets in 3 different sized and are available in various formats.</p>
<p>48)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.superbhosting.net/support-wiki/Icon_Sets_for_Web_Design" target="_blank"><strong>Superb Hosting<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4740" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/superb-hosting.jpg" alt="49-superb-hosting" width="221" height="164" /></strong></a></p>
<p>In this site there are links to the popular icon set hosting sites so you can browse through all the sites and find the best one to include in your project.</p>
<p>49)<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.cssreflex.com/2009/06/15-free-awesome-social-bookmark-icons-sets.html" target="_blank"><strong>CSS Reflex<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4741" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/css-reflex.jpg" alt="css-reflex" width="363" height="392" /></strong></a></p>
<p>50) <strong><a href="http://www.iconfinder.net/">IconFinder</a></strong> *updated<br />
Search through 106,839 icons or browse 167 icon sets. Beautiful website with really huge collections of free icons, in my opinion first place to look for big research.<br />
<a href="http://www.iconfinder.net/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4741" src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/free-icon-sites/iconfinder-free-icon-sets-collections.jpg" alt="iconfinder-free-icon-sets-collections" /></a></p>
<p>The author of this article has included the most awesome social bookmark icon sets to download. As most of the people are using social networking sites and the social networking sites are the good means to spread the word across the internet. There are different sizes and formats of icons in this post you can also find some hand crafted icons sets and other graphically designed icon sets in this article.</p>
<p><em><strong>About the author</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Guest blogger Srikanth writes on <a href="http://www.ekoob.com/tag/iphone" target="_blank">Tech Inspiration</a> blog about tips, gadgets, and technology. You can also</em> <em>check out his</em> <em><a href="http://srikanth.techonaut.com/about" target="_blank">blog</a></em> <em>or</em> <em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/srikanthad" target="_blank">Linkedin Profile</a></em><em> for more information.</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guest post by Srikanth AD Portable applications are handy when you are on move and can be run on most of the removable storage media like USB drive, mobile hard disk, iPod etc., Here in this article you will find extremely good 10 portable applications, that are very useful to carry with. If you are [...]]]></description>
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<p><em>Guest post by</em> <a href="http://www.ekoob.com" target="_blank"><em>Srikanth AD</em></a></p>
<p>Portable applications are handy when you are on move and can be run on most of the removable storage media like USB drive, mobile hard disk, iPod etc., Here in this article you will find extremely good <strong>10 portable applications</strong>, that are very useful to carry with. If you are interested in application, just click through and you&#8217;ll get much more technical info and descriptions there. Hope this will be useful for some people!<span id="more-3793"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable" target="_blank"><strong>OpenOffice.org Portable</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/openoffice-portable.png" alt="openoffice-portable" width="200" height="62" /></a></em></p>
<p>OpenOffice Portable is a complete office suit that you can carry on any removable storage media. It includes a Word processor, presentation tool, spreadsheet, drawing package and database put together as a portable app. It enables you to carry your documents and spreadsheets and edit them from anywhere.</p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable" target="_blank"><strong>Mozilla Firefox Portable</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/mozilla-firefox-portable.png" alt="mozilla-firefox-portable" width="128" height="128" /></a></em></p>
<p>Like the standard version of Firefox, you can install add-ons, extensions, and bookmark web pages in this portable version of Mozilla Firefox. You can save passwords and other browsing history without leaving any trace on other computers. This portable version of Firefox would be handy when you want to browse Internet on a public computer with all your favorite addons and personal settings.</p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/pidgin_portable" target="_blank"><strong>Pidgin Portable Instant messaging client</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/pidgin_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/pidgin-portable.png" alt="pidgin-portable" width="128" height="128" /></a></em></p>
<p>Pidgin is a portable instant messaging client that supports multiple instant messaging platforms like Yahoo, Jabber, AOL, MSN, etc., With Pidgin you can chat with your friends and carry all your buddy lists with you where ever you are on the move. This is a must have portable applications if you chat regularly with friends.</p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable" target="_blank"><strong>ClamWin Antivirus Portable</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/clamwin-portable.png" alt="clamwin-portable" width="128" height="128" /></a></em></p>
<p>ClamWin Antivirus Portable is the popular ClamWin AntiVirus boxed as a portable application. It enables you to scan files on the go. It&#8217;s free and can be deployed on any of the removable storage media and used on any computer without leaving any traces of personal information.</p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/music_video/vlc_portable" target="_blank"><strong>VLC Media Player</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/music_video/vlc_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/vlc-media-player-portable.png" alt="vlc-media-player-portable" width="128" height="128" /></a></em></p>
<p>Using this application you can play video and audio files on the move. It supports DVD and other streaming protocols such that you can view movies and listen to music on any computer with ease.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/CD-DVD-Tools/Windows-Portable-Applications-Portable-ImgBurn.shtml" target="_blank"><strong>ImgBurn Portable</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/CD-DVD-Tools/Windows-Portable-Applications-Portable-ImgBurn.shtml" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/ImgBurn-portable.png" alt="ImgBurn-portable" width="256" height="256" /></a></em></p>
<p>This is a portable application using which you can burn DVD, CD, HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. It will prove very useful when you want to burn your data from a computer on to optical discs. ImgBurn Portable supports many file structures such that you can create the disc according to your needs.</p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/development/notepadpp_portable" target="_blank"><strong>Notepad++</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/development/notepadpp_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/notepadpp-portable.png" alt="notepadpp-portable" width="150" height="150" /></a></em></p>
<p>This is one the most used application by any programmer to edit programs. Using this application you can edit program files like Java, C, C++, Pascal, etc., At first look, this application looks just like a simple text editor but with the syntax highlighting feature and other handy features it is more than a text editor. Using this application you can modify, edit or create a program easily on any computer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iterasi.net/openviewer.aspx?sqrlitid=zim7akhzyk-h1ni5arisrq" target="_blank"><strong>ToDoList Resources</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.iterasi.net/openviewer.aspx?sqrlitid=zim7akhzyk-h1ni5arisrq" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/to-do-list-resources-portable-application.jpg" alt="to-do-list-resources-portable-application" width="570" height="406" /></a></p>
<p>This is one of the best application to manage your tasks daily. Using this application you can create tasks and even sub divide the tasks to make it easily manageable. All the tasks are saved in an .xml format so that you can view or take a print of the tasks whenever you want.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iterasi.net/openviewer.aspx?sqrlitid=zim7akhzyk-h1ni5arisrq" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.recuva.com/download/builds" target="_blank"><strong>Recuva</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.recuva.com/download/builds" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/recuva-portable.png" alt="recuva-portable" width="256" height="256" /></a></em></p>
<p>Using this application you can recover data that has been deleted due to a computer crash, a virus or malware. This application even helps you to recover any deleted data on media storage devices as well.</p>
<p><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/gimp_portable" target="_blank"><strong>GIMP Portable</strong></a></p>
<p><em><a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/gimp_portable" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn1.1stwebdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/portable-apps/gimp-portable.jpg" alt="gimp-portable" width="240" height="163" /></a></em></p>
<p>GIMP Portable is a portable version of the popular image editing software GIMP. It enables you to carry your images with you and do editing on the move. It can be used to convert between image formats, photo retouching, image compression etc based on your needs.</p>
<p>This is actually the first Guest article here &#8211; big thanks to Srikanth for contributing! May be shorter than usual posts, but let&#8217;s take this one as exception and remember good deed. And as always, if you know some more great apps, please &#8211; feel free and add your opinion in comments, will be much appreciated!</p>
<p>(*edited by Dainis Graveris).</p>
<p><em>Guest blogger Srikanth writes on <a href="http://www.ekoob.com/tag/twitter" target="_blank">Tech Inspiration</a> blog about tips, gadgets, and technology. You can also</em> <em>check out his</em> <em><a href="http://srikanth.techonaut.com/about" target="_blank">blog</a></em> <em>or</em> <em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/srikanthad" target="_blank">Linkedin Profile</a></em> <em>for more information.</em></p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; left: -10000px; width: 1px; position: absolute; top: 0px; height: 1px;">&lt;em&gt;Guest post by &lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.ekoob.com&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;Srikanth AD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;Portable applications are handy when you are on move and can be run on most of the removable storage media like USB drive, mobile hard disk, iPod etc., Herein are ten portable applications that are very useful to carry with.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OpenOffice.org Portable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;openoffice-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;OpnOffice Portable is a complete office suit that you can carry on any removable storage media. It includes a Word processor, presentation tool, spreadsheet, drawing package and database put together as a portable app. It enables you to carry your documents and spreadsheets and edit them from anywhere.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mozilla Firefox Portable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;mozilla-firefox-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;Like the standard version of Firefox, you can install add-ons, extensions, and bookmark web pages in this portable version of Mozilla Firefox. You can save passwords and other browsing history without leaving any trace on other computers. This portable version of Firefox would be handy when you want to browse Internet on a public computer with all your favorite addons and personal settings.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/pidgin_portable&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pidgin Portable Instant messaging client&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;pidgin-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;Pidgin is a portable instant messaging client that supports multiple instant messaging platforms like Yahoo, Jabber, AOL, MSN, etc., With Pidgin you can chat with your friends and carry all your buddy lists with you where ever you are on the move. This is a must have portable applications if you chat regularly with friends.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ClamWin Antivirus Portable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;clamwin-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;ClamWin Antivirus Portable is the popular ClamWin Antrivirus boxed as a portable app. It enables you to scan files on the go. It&#8217;s free and can be deployed on any of the removable storage media and used on any computer without leaving any traces of personal information.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/music_video/vlc_portable&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VLC Media Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;vlc-media-player-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;Using this application you can play video and audio files on the move. It supports DVD and other streaming protocols such that you can view movies and listen to music on any computer with ease.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/CD-DVD-Tools/Windows-Portable-Applications-Portable-ImgBurn.shtml&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ImgBurn Portable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;imgburn-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;This is a portable application using which you can burn DVD, CD, HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. It will prove very useful when you want to burn your data from a computer on to optical discs. ImgBurn Portable supports many file structures such that you can create the disc according to your needs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/development/notepadpp_portable&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Notepad++&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;notepadpp-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;This is one the most used application by any programmer to edit programs. Using this application you can edit program files like Java, C, C++, Pascal, etc., At first look, this application looks just like a simple text editor but with the syntax highlighting feature and other handy features it is more than a text editor. Using this application you can modify, edit or create a program easily on any computer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.abstractspoon.com/tdl_resources.html&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ToDoList Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;This is one of the best application to manage your tasks daily. Using this application you can create tasks and even sub divide the tasks to make it easily manageable. All the tasks are saved in an .xml format so that you can view or take a print of the tasks whenever you want.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.recuva.com/download/builds&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recuva&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;recuva-portable.png&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;Using this application you can recover data that has been deleted due to a computer crash, a virus or malware. This application even helps you to recover any deleted data on media storage devices as well.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/gimp_portable&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GIMP Portable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: left;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;gimp-portable.jpg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;GIMP Portable is a portable version of the popular image editing software GIMP. It enables you to carry your images with you and do editing on the move. It can be used to convert between image formats, photo retouching, image compression etc based on your needs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style=&#8221;text-align: justify;&#8221;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Guest blogger Srikanth writes on &lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.ekoob.com/tag/twitter&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;Tech Inspiration&lt;/a&gt; blog about tips, gadgets, and technology. You can also&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; check out his &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;a href=&#8221;http://srikanth.techonaut.com/about&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; or &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.linkedin.com/in/srikanthad&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;&gt;Linkedin Profile&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; for more information.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</div>
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