Webmaster Freeware Programs

 In this section, we will offer a roundup of various freeware Webmaster programs on the Web. The free programs we review perform all sorts of handy Webmaster-related tasks, from HTML editing to tweaking your site's Meta tags. For more Webmaster-related freebies, go here.

• Google PageRank Checker 
  This freeware program lets you easily check the Google PageRank of a Web site (or many sites) without needing to install the Google Toolbar. (For Windows).

• Search Engine Rankings 
  Are you curious about how your Web site fares in the search engines? This helpful free tool offers instant, online reports of site rankings in seven top search engines, including Google, Yahoo, AOL Search, MSN, AlltheWeb and more.

• EasyHTML 
  Here's an easy-to-use, feature-packed free Web page editor from Finland. Offers many helpful options such as the ability to edit multiple pages simultaneously. Also features such goodies as floating toolbars, a built-in browser and JavaScripts that you can easily add to your page. It's also one of the few HTML editors compatible with Microsoft's IntelliMouse. (For Windows). Available in English and Finnish versions.

• Stone's WebWriter 
  A classic freeware HTML editor, WebWriter is easy for beginners to use and is packed with features that even many commercial programs don't offer. With WebWriter, you can easily edit HTML tags by right-clicking and you can format text, just as you would in your word processor. There's also a helpful built-in image viewer. (Free for private, noncommercial use only). For Windows.

• HTML Compress 
  Here's a handy freeware Webmaster's tool that lets you easily shrink the size of your Web pages, by optimizing your HTML code. HTML Compress eliminates unneeded characters. As a result, your pages load faster (and it also makes it more difficult for would-be pirates to make use of your code). (For Windows).

• WindowHTML 
  (Note: this site is occasionally inaccessible). Here's an excellent free Web authoring tool that lets you create eye-catching Windows-like HTML pages. Easy to use. (For Windows).