I would also like to push learning by reading as a good alternative. "Don't make me think" was a great read to get the right attitude in what to strive for. I

I would also like to push learning by reading as a good alternative. "Don't make me think" was a great read to get the right attitude in what to strive for. I have heard great things from people reading the beta book "Web Design for Developers" from pragprog. (I didnt know about vertical grid layout for margins and line heights). As for practical things I have learned: Avoid singlepage photoshops. Instead break things down into design elements. Invoking these design elements should be as simple as placing some html elements in a div with the right class. Nothing should be allowed to creep into the page that has not been extracted to a reusable design element. This is important because all sites will evolve. And while evolving you want to keep using your design, and not add band-aid solutions. Oh, also: Avoid wingdings. :)