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While I practically live on my Mac (or Macs, I should say) I’m not allergic to Windows! In fact, I design all websites sitting alongside a PC that I use strictly for testing. So yes, your website will look perfectly ok on practically every computer in the world. Kinda.

Kinda, because you cannot allow for all the strange things that people do with their computers. Some people have certain abilities, like javascript or Flash, turned off. Some even have images turned off. So while I can make allowances for about 90% (a reserved number, it’s probably much higher) of all users, there are going to be one or two that slip between the cracks of compliant web code.

I should mention that the PC I use for testing is purposefully kept decrepit, ancient and slow. The chances are pretty good that a huge majority of people will have a computer a lot faster than this one. If you don’t, I’m sorry. Please search between your couch cushions to buy a new one. Seriously, there are computers on the market going for less than the cost of a meal for two that will outrun this PC.

Other than using my POS PC for testing, I also call on the advice, support and feedback of a select team of amateurs to check out sites I build. They make sure that even more people online will get the same or very similar experience.

Testing testing and more testing. Even when I use the best computer in the world!

When people ask what kind of computer I use, I unapologetically reply that yes, I use a Mac. So why the lenthy reply to a simple FAQ?

I know what they are asking. The person doesn’t usually care what kind of computer I use, any more than when I say that I sketch out ideas first, they care what kind of pencil I use.

What they are asking is the next question in the FAQ list. But to round out my answer, let me state my reasons for using a Macintosh.

First, the Macintosh, in my experience, is a much more stable work environment. Installing and uninstalling software, upgrading, backing up and other maintenance duties are a breeze. There are many smaller features that just make it more pleasant to use too. The lack of likely viruses make it a much more sensible work choice, since the chances of me getting a virus are practically nill. I say ‘practically nill’ only to hedge my bets, just incase some parental basement dwelling ignorant waste of space with a shortage of social skills and awareness decided to write a virus that would affect all of us. The chances are slim, but there you go. Running a Mac is just a much safer option. I’ve spent too many days trying to rid a Windows machine of a particularly sticky virus, and I’m not going to do it again.

Call me an Apple Fanboy, I don’t mind. But I love my Mac and there ain’t no changin’ that!

Easily the most asked question, and the easiest to answer.

The Price List is available for download as a PDF.

Acronyms are fun. In case you were wondering why I would have a section for:

• Fathers And Quakers
• Fine Alcohol Quarterly
• File A Queue
• Find And Query
• Florida, Alberta, Quebec

… I don’t. I stole the initials, which obviously belong to all the above, and decided to use them for my own means. In this case, FAQ actually stands for Frequently Asked Question(s).

People tend to ask similar questions regarding design, the web and usage issues, so to cut down on the amount of times I repeat myself, I’m going to list as many as I can recall here. Just so I can cut down on the amount of times I repeat myself.