As with so many things in life, the best way to learn about using new, web-based tools and technologies is to just get going. However, even when you climb Mount Everest, you’ll probably want a guide. Who can play that role on the web?Well, you can turn to Lynda to walk you through how to use many different web technologies. She’s not a person (well, actually, she is), but a web based catalog of training materials.

For a subscription of as little as $25 per month, you or your team can gain access to how-to guides to: podcasting, blogging, search engine optimization, and even eBay. Training is video based, self-paced, and surprisingly easy to follow. This site features approximately 290 different training courses.

The next time you’re looking to tackle something like blogging (and here’s a ton of blogging ideas for you), you have somewhere to start. Or a guiding hand for anyone on your team.