Thanks to the social web, particularly niche blogs and expert-driven communities, it's easy to find knowledge, insights and guidance direct from the pros, no matter what the topic area. In fact, online tutorials and how-to sites have been around almost as long as the web itself.
Here's a run-down of more than 60 great how-to sites and guides covering everything from building a mashup to being more productive, creating a website and more.
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General How-to
wikiHow - A huge collection of how-to guides edited by the community.
eHow - One of the largest collections of tutorials on the web. eHow is a 2008 Open Web Awards Blogger's Choice winner.
How To Do Things.com - Find articles from experienced contributors on how to do just about anything.
WonderHowTo - A human-edited collection of video tutorials from more than 1700 websites.
Instructables - A community that creates tutorials on an enormous variety of topics, some practical, some not-so.
Expert Village - A collection of more than 130,000 video tutorials.
Howcast - Find how-to videos on a variety of topics. Howcast is the 2008 Open Web Awards Blogger's Choice runner-up.
MindBites - Watch how-to videos or create your own to earn money.
VideoJug - How to videos for just about everything in life.
SuTree - A collection of how-to videos covering everything from beauty & fashion to language.
Technology How-To
Wired How-To Wiki - Get information on how to do technology-related things from linkbaiting your blog to surviving a nuclear blast.
The Java Tutorials - A collection of Java tutorials from Sun on using various components.
the How-To Geek - A collection of computer tutorials covering everything from protecting your children online to using different wallpapers on dual monitors.
How to Make Your Own Web Mashup - A short tutorial outlining the steps necessary to build a mashup.
How to Podcast - A complete, free tutorial that teaches you how to set up your own podcast.
HowtoForge - A huge collection of user-friendly Linux tutorials.
PCWorld - A huge collection of tutorials for PC users.
HowToJoomla.net - A collection of Joomla tutorials.
Screencasting: How To Start, Tools and Guidelines - A guide outlining why you should screencast and how to do it.
How to get traffic for your blog - A huge list of things to do to get traffic for your blog from marketing guru Seth Godin.
How to design a website layout in Photoshop - A complete tutorial showing you how to create your website layout in Photoshop.
Tutorialized - A collection of tutorials and how-to guides on a variety of tech-related topics.
How to design a website - A comprehensive tutorial on how to design using HTML and CSS.
How to Design a Website - A web design guide from About.com.
Good-Tutorials - A large collection of web-design tutorials covering Java, HTML, CSS, PHP, Ruby, and more.
Video-Tutes.com - Free video tutorials for a variety of software programs including Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and MS Word.
A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software - A basic guide to installing Ubuntu.
PSDTuts - A huge collection of Photoshop tutorials and other resources.
PhotoshopStar - How to Photoshop articles and tutorials on a variety of different techniques.
Gimp-tutorials.net - A collection of tutorials on everything from photo manipulation to text effects in GIMP.
Tutorial Blog - A blog filled with how-to guides and tutorials on design topics.
Blog Tutorials - A blog offering how-to advice for blogging.
Noupe Tutorials - A blog that focuses on web design and development and offers a large repository of great tutorials.
CBT Cafe - The Computer Based Training Cafe offers free tutorials and how-to guides on Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and more.
Niche Blogging Tutorials - How-to blog posts from DoshDosh covering niche blogging techniques.
Productivity and Efficiency How-To
How to be More Productive - A guide from the Blog Herald that focuses mostly on how to be a more productive blogger.
How to GTD - A small collection of blog posts covering how to get started with Getting Things Done.
How to Start with GTD - A basic 10-step guide to starting out with GTD.
How To Be More Productive - A very complete guide to becoming more productive, covering everything from technology to dietary changes.
Business and Career How-To
Inc. How To Guides - A collection of business guides for just about every topic.
How To Write A Resume.org - A complete resource for writing resumes and cover letters.
How to Blog Your Way to Small-Business Success - A short guide on using blogging to promote your business.
Startup How-To Guides - A collection of business how-to articles from Entrepreneur.com.
Score - Find how-to articles on a variety of business topics from advertising to management to starting a business.
How to Market in a Recession - A how-to guide from Harvard Business school.
How to Twitter your way to marketing success - A guide to using Twitter as a marketing platform.
Mashable How-Tos
HOW TO: Build Community on Twitter - Build a loyal following and engage those followers.
HOW TO: Market to Bloggers According to Timothy Ferriss - Techniques for marketing to bloggers from the New York Times bestselling author.
How to Track 500 Business Blogs in 10 Minutes a Day - A great guide for all of us who need to keep up with tons of incoming information.
How to Manage Your Social Profiles and Create Virtual Business Cards - A must-have guide for anyone who uses multiple social media sites.
How to Build Your Online Brand - Covers how to use social media and Web 2.0 tools to create a name for yourself online.
How to Know if You Should Fire Your Social Media Consultant - A guide to some tell-tale signs that your social media consultant isn't all they're cracked up to be.
How to Develop a Social Media Plan for Your Business in 5 Steps - A simple guide to creating an effective social media marketing campaign.
How to Live Blog a Conference - A guide to live blogging preparation and execution.
Miscellaneous How-To
How To Meditate - A complete online guide to teach you how to meditate in the Buddhist tradition.
How to Draw Manga - Manga University has a great collection of how-to articles on drawing different elements of manga characters.
Sushi Eating HOW TO - A complete guide outlining how to eat sushi and sushi bar etiquette.
How to Go Green - A collection of guides to green your life on topics ranging from investing and hybrid cars to workouts and weddings.
The Storque How-To - The how-to section of Etsy's blog covers all sorts of topics from cooking to selling on Etsy.
How to Clean Stuff - Tutorials for cleaning everything from old photos to ballet flats.
Lowe's How-To Library - A huge collection of home improvement how-tos.
PopPhoto HowTo Archive - A collection of photography how-to articles covering image editing, composition, lighting, and more.
How to Photograph... - A series of tutorials on photographing a variety of situations and subjects from weddings to urban landscapes to zoos.
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