This is the fifth part of our ongoing series of site-building resources. Today we’ll be focusing on design and usability resources.

• A List Apart – “A List Apart explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.”
• Boxes and Arrows – “Boxes and Arrows is devoted to the practice, innovation, and discussion of design; including graphic design, interaction design, information architecture and the design of business.”
• SEOmoz.org – “Read SEOmoz. Rank Better.” The article 17 New Rules for Successful E-Commerce Websites is a must-read.
• Smashing Magazine – “We smash you with the information that will make your life easier. Really.” Be sure to check out the article 30 Usability Issues To Be Aware Of while you’re there.
• Usability.gov – “Your guide for developing usable & useful Web sites” Be sure to check out Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines while you’re there.
• useit.com – “usable information technology” Jakob Nielsen has been synonymous with website usability since the mid-1990s.
• UX Magazine – “UX Magazine sets out to explore, promote & discuss the multiple facets of user experience one article at a time. It is built upon the foundations of ProjectNeo, a global interactive design community.”

Please add any other related resources you’d like to recommend in the comments below.

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