Webmaster Tools
There are a huge number of tools to help the webmaster, whether starting from
scratch or with a lifetime of experience.
See what these have to offer.
Google Webmaster Tools - essential if you want the track your progress on
Google
Yahoo Search Resources for Webmasters
The Website Utility - A tool that looks at your site in the same way
as a search engine and can highlight areas that need attention. Can also
create a JavaScript based search facility for sites unable to use more
complex methods.
Create 'accessible' pop-up windows - That work normally with
JavaScript turned off and can be followed by SE's
FavIcon
Generator - A simple way to generate a FavIcon for your site from a normal
image
Firefox
Developer Toolbar - A very useful set of tools for the webmaster as well as
the developer. (See
Browser Extensions ).
Firefox Search
Status Toolbar - Displays Google PageRank and Alexa ranking, along with
other search related tools.
Fonts - Which fonts are common to Windows and Mac systems (browser safe
fonts)?
IE Developer Toolbar - As well as great tools for design also includes site
validation for HTML, CSS and Accessibility
Passwords -
need to generate strong passwords? This generates them for you.
robots.txt file checker - get the syntax right for your robots.txt file
Sitemaps.org - A good
FAQ about XML sitemaps
Sitemap
Generator - On-line generator for XML Sitemaps. Limited to a maximum
of 500 pages
Win32Whois -
Win32Whois is a free, small and efficient tool that lets you retrieve
registration information for a particular domain or website.