useful web design resources

Adobe Kuler Lab provides palettes to use as color schemes for designs.
BgPatterns creates hundreds of unique tiled backgrounds.
Favicon Generator converts images into .ico files for Favicons.
Google Analytics provides amazing in-depth tracking services.
Media Converter converts web media to several downloadable formats.
Site Optimizer analyzes site loading speed and gives tips to decrease it.
Stripe Generator creates tiled striped backgrounds.
W3Schools validates code to make it comply to web standards.

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DeviantArt is a community for all kinds of artists.
Gmail provides clean, professional e-mail services.