The Tool Box

Explore our tool box of Web Design Tools and Utilities. Over the years, we have found these tools extremely useful and valuable in our web design activities. Some are free, some aren't, but they're all excellent.

Random Content Scripts - We offer two Random Content Perl scripts. RandText Pro is our full featured Dynamic Content Generator and WYSIWYG html editor. RandText Lite is a Free Perl script that will randomly select a quote or line of text from a file and display it on a web page. Compare all features of RandText Pro vs. RandText Lite.

Realtime Website Statistics and Traffic Analyses HOT - One of the best web traffic analysis packages on the market today. Knowing your audience and their behavioral patterns is critical information that will help position you to better serve your customers. If you currently don't track your traffic patterns, be sure to check this out. Learn more...

Hidden File Manager Pro - HF Manager is our full featured Perl script that allows you to create, view, edit and delete hidden files in any folder on your server. A real life saver if your hosting service disallows access to your hidden files.

Accept Credit Cards on your site HOT - If you need to add credit card processing support to your site, but don't want the hassle of setting up your own merchant account, look into 2Checkout.com. Quick and easy sign-up, low transaction fees, and easy to integrate into your site (easier than PayPal!). I was up and running within a couple of hours. I use them at pointafter.com and recommend them with confidence.

Perl Programming Services - If you have a need for a new script or modifications to an existing script, Pointafter.com offers freelance Perl Programming at very competitive rates

Online IP Tools - A very comprehensive internet networking utility site with Broadband Speedtest, Whois, DNS-Investigate, E-Mail, Visual Tracert, Ping, Resolve Tools, Online Port Scanner, MX lookup, True e-mail validater, open relay test and http header reveal.
accessFP - FrontPage Resources and Tools - If you use FrontPage to create your site, be sure to visit and bookmark this site. You'll find lots of useful content, tips, techniques and resources on FrontPage 98/2000.
CSS Maker - A nifty tool that simplifies the process of writing CSS. Just select the options you'd like, and copy and paste the code into your web page. (Works best with Internet Explorer. May not work in other browsers)
Web Design Tutorial E-Book - If you're just getting started in Web Design, our Web Design E-Book is loaded with information that will simplify the process of creating your first website. 
On Line HTML Text Editor - With this HTML text editor, you can easily create HTML and then copy and paste it into your web pages.  Compatible with most browsers, including IE 5.5+, Firefox 1.0+, Mozilla 1.3+ and Netscape 7+.
RGB Color Calculator - If you want to experiment with various color backgrounds and/or schemes (in real time), this utility will help you accomplish that.
Popup Window Maker - Would you like a popup window on your home page but don't know how to code one?  Just fill out the specifications of the popup window you would like to use, including the URL and the various options such as menubars, toolbars, scrollbars, etc, and click the generate button. Just add this generated code to your site, or even have us mail it to you!
Text Box Scroll Tool - Would you like to create a Text Box with Scrolling Text for your website. Our text box scroll tool will create the javascript without you having to lift your coding pencil.  Just supply the parameters and it will do the rest.
Drop Down Menu Tool - Would you like to create a drop down navigation menu for your website.  You supply the variable info, and the Drop Down Menu Tool will generate the code for a Javascript menu without you having to code any JavaScript or HTML. You can even test your script without having to install it on your site.
Slide Show Tool - The slide show tool gives you the ability to create a customized text slide show.  You can specify the font, color, size, URL Link, and more for each of the text items.  The slide show tool includes an HTML code generator that allows you to change parameters without any knowledge of JavaScript and HTML programming.  You can even test your script without having to install it on your site.
Link Valet - Link Valet is a WWW Link checker. When you enter the URL of an HTML page on the Web, it will fetch the page, and print a report on it. Link Valet will also spider your site. When a link references another HTML page at the same site and hierarchy as the URL, Link Valet will recursively follow the link and prepare a similar report on the page referenced. Depending on the size of your site, this may take a while, so be patient.
HTML Validator - Enter the URL of an HTML document to validate. To quickly validate multiple URLs, try the batch mode. Alternatively, you can validate files on your computer or you can enter your HTML directly.
Front Page Server Extension Verifier - Check here to verify whether a particular server has FrontPage Server Extensions installed, what version server extensions if they are installed, as well as determine what web server software is being used.
Professional Web Scripts - Our sister site that will soon offer Professional Web Scripts at affordable prices.