Good sites and sound advice on the Internet
Working in the publishing world is a crazy thing. One minute you are ordering paper for a print job, the next minute you're learning HTML. How do you keep up with all the knowledge you need?
It's not easy. Consider looking to the Web, because the Internet is a great source of pertinent publishing-related information.
For basic desktop publishing and technology, go to www.creativepro.com. What began as a marketing piece for software maker Extensis has mushroomed into a very useful site full of articles written by known industry experts.
If you work for a company that uses Macs, then you will want to check out www.macaddict.com, www.macweek.com, and www.macworld.com. PC users can find a wealth of information, everything from news to reviews, at www.pcworld.com.
For network administrators, www.macwindows.com is the source for information about maintaining Mac and Windows machines on the same network.
When it comes to application-specific information, the manufacturers do a good job. Check out www.quark.com, www.adobe.com and www.macromedia.com on a regular basis to keep up with your applications.
If you want independent information about QuarkXPress and Quark XTensions, check out a fun site called www.xpressobar.com. And if you have to work with inkjet printers, especially for proofing or art-printmaking, check out www.inkjetmall.com, run by one of the premier inkjet studios in the country.
For information about running a business, there is www.inc.com, the Web site companion to Inc. Magazine. It is full of articles and resources for the business owner or manager. For small business owners, www.ideacafe.com is also worth a look. This site focuses on the techniques and technologies needed to run a small business.
And if you want to know whether it's going to rain tomorrow, surf over to www.weather.com and put your zip code in to find out. Good luck, and keep out of the rain.