It has been said that “a good workman never blames his tools”.  While this is true in many cases, when it comes to design I am very much of the opinion that good tools can greatly contribute to the quality and success of the finished product.  As a web designer I am constantly on the lookout for anything that would make my life easier, and from a design point of view anything that looks good and works well generally puts me in a good creative mood, which has clear implications for a well-designed web site.  Since migrating from PC to Mac I have tried various different programs, some free, some not, and after a recent discovery I have been prompted to think again about the options available.

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