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Top 40 list of lists 2010

Top 40 list of lists 2010

Posted by Ian Ryde on 25/03/2010

Last year we ran a blog post titled “Top 40 lists of lists” which got a lot of good feedback so we thought we would make it an annual event. Here is 2010’s top 40 list of lists. They have been grouped in to broad categories of:

  • Coding and scripting
  • Web design
  • Freelancing
  • Web copy & blogging
  • Social media
  • Online marketing
  • WordPress
  • Analytics, optimisation & usability

Coding & scripting
10 useful online code editors
http://www.catswhocode.com/blog/10-useful-online-code-editors

22 handy HTML5 / CSS3 tools, resources and guides
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/resources/22-handy-html5-css3-tools-resources-and-guides/

35 fresh JavaScript jQuery tools and resources
http://www.noupe.com/javascript/35-fresh-javascript-jquery-tools-and-resources.html

45 fresh useful JavaScript and jQuery techniques and tools
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/03/12/45-fresh-useful-javascript-and-jquery-techniques-and-tools/

43 essential controls for web applications
http://www.uxbooth.com/blog/essential-controls-for-web-applications/

Web design
44 free stylish graffiti fonts for designers
http://naldzgraphics.net/freebies/44-free-stylish-graffiti-fonts-for-designers/

100 essential web development tools
http://www.noupe.com/tools/100-essential-web-development-tools.html

40 fundamental illustrator tools you must know
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/fundamental-illustrator-tutorials/

30 examples of attractive nav
http://www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/30-examples-of-attractive-nav/

9 things you can’t forget when designing a blog
http://www.tutorial9.net/web-tutorials/9-things-you-cant-forget-when-designing-a-blog/

Freelancing
16 Common Freelancing Mistakes and Misconceptions
http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2010/03/16-common-freelancing-mistakes-and-misconceptions/

10 sure fire ways to make your clients love you
http://designshack.co.uk/articles/business-articles/10-sure-fire-ways-to-make-your-clients-love-you

The 20 best productivity and personal development blogs
http://freelancefolder.com/the-20-best-productivity-and-personal-development-blogs/

Web copy & blogging
Top 25 blogs about blogging
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/top-25-blogs-about-blogging/

5 tips for getting readers viewing your old blog posts
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/03/02/5-tips-for-getting-readers-viewing-your-old-blog-posts/

How to choose a blog niche [6 tips]
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/03/12/how-to-blog-how-to-choose-a-blog-niche/

5 simple ways to improve your web copy
http://www.cmswire.com/cms/web-content/5-simple-ways-to-improve-your-web-copy-004512.php

10 tips for creating compelling web copy
http://webdesignledger.com/tips/10-tips-for-creating-compelling-web-copy

Social media
35 social media tools that make life easier
http://freelancefolder.com/35-social-media-tools-make-life-easier/

Top 55 Twitter tools to use in 2010
http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/?p=2670

25 must read social media marketing tips
http://www.toprankblog.com/2009/04/social-media-marketing-tips/

42 top social media tips and tools
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/24209

10 small business social media marketing tips
http://mashable.com/2009/10/28/small-business-marketing/

Online marketing
7 best tips to create landing pages for PPC campaigns
http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2009/11/create-landing-pages/

20 PPC tips for 2009
http://www.komarketingassociates.com/blog/20-ppc-tips-for-2009/

PPC segmentation: 4 tips to better target customers
http://searchengineland.com/ppc-segmentation-4-tips-to-better-target-customers-21142

55 quick SEO tips even your mother would love
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/55-quick-seo-tips-even-your-mother-would-love/6760/

Top 25 SEO blogs
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/top-25-seo-blogs/

101 web marketing ideas and tips
http://www.seopedia.org/internet-marketing-and-seo/101-web-marketing-ideas-and-tips/

WordPress
10 blank/ naked WordPress themes perfect for development
http://speckyboy.com/2010/03/22/10-blanknaked-wordpress-themes-perfect-for-development/

13 free plug-ins to transform your WordPress based site
http://designm.ag/resources/wordpress-plugins/

20+ WordPress recipes (codes)
http://www.webdesignerwall.com/tutorials/20-wordpress-recipes-codes/

15 incredible WordPress plug-ins you need to use in 2010
http://www.sitesketch101.com/15-incredible-wordpress-plugins-you-need

32 essential WordPress plug-ins
http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2010/01/32-essential-wordpress-plugins.html

100 best WordPress premium themes of 2009
http://www.levoltz.com/2010/01/06/100-best-wordpress-premium-themes-of-2009/

25 best free WordPress themes
http://www.elitefreelancing.com/free/25-best-free-wordpress-themes/

Analytics, optimisation & usability
20 fantastic usability and conversion analysis tools
http://spyrestudios.com/usability-conversion-analysis-tools/

55 Google Website optimizer tips
http://www.conversionrate.net/55-google-website-optimizer-tips

10 completely free wireframe and mock-up applications
http://speckyboy.com/2010/01/11/10-completely-free-wireframe-and-mockup-applications/

24 UX articles to start 2010
http://www.uxbooth.com/blog/24-ux-articles-to-start-2010/

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8 Responses to “Top 40 list of lists 2010”

  1. Nicholas Z. Cardot says:
    25/03/2010 at 12:44 pm

    Thanks for including Site Sketch 101 in your list. I’m browsing through your other lists and some of them look pretty good. I’ll definitely be digging through them.

  2. Web Designer London says:
    27/03/2010 at 8:06 am

    Wow, great list of resources. Have looked at the handy html5/css tools at smashing magazine and will make my way through the rest. Thanks for compiling the list!

  3. Bijan Sabbagh says:
    29/03/2010 at 12:20 pm

    I’m going to bookmark this one, and I’m not going to lose any of the above links! Good job!

  4. Ian Davies says:
    06/04/2010 at 2:22 pm

    That really is an excellent and comprehensive list. Lots to look through for sure!

  5. Tutorials99 says:
    19/05/2010 at 6:10 am

    Thanks for list
    you should add my site in your list.
    do check out the link below

    http://www.tutorials99.com

    where all tutorials have a Higher page rank and professional.Very helpful for beginners…

  6. david says:
    16/11/2010 at 12:22 am

    Unbelievable Ben, I have bookmarked almost all of them, many thanks.

  7. Bunty Bajlal says:
    08/03/2011 at 7:24 am

    Oh my, that is one extensive list. The “55 Google Optimizer Tips” alone is gold. Thanks for putting this together.

  8. Hendrik says:
    18/07/2011 at 10:29 pm

    Hey Ben,

    awesome list of lists! Lots of interesting stuff. Especially, I like the “10 tips for creating compelling web copy”. It is funny and has some great content.

    Well, do not know if you consider it a list but I frequently write about the Best WordPress Plugins. But it is not one huge list but many segmented lists: e.g. review plugins, seo plugins, popup plugins, slideshow plugins. And new categories are added each week.

    Anyways, thanks for the post

    Greetings from Germany

    Hendrik

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