Creating a Website: The Missing Manual

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc.", May 3, 2011 - Computers - 584 pages

Think you need an army of skilled programmers to build a website? Think again. With nothing more than an ordinary PC, some raw ambition, and this book, you’ll learn how to create and maintain a professional-looking, visitor-friendly site. This Missing Manual gives you all the tools, techniques, and expert advice you need.

  • Plan your site. Create web pages by learning the basics of HTML and HTML5.
  • Control page design with CSS. Format text, images, links, tables, and other elements.
  • Attract visitors. Ensure that people can find your site through popular search engines.
  • Build a community. Add forums, fresh content, and a feedback form to encourage repeat visits.
  • Get smart. Use free tools to identify your site’s strengths and weaknesses.
  • Create your own blog. Post your musings with a free blog-hosting service.
  • Bring in cash. Host Google ads, sell Amazon’s wares, or push your own products.
  • Add pizzazz. Include audio, video, interactive menus, and more.
 

Contents

Preparing for the Web
7
Creating Your First Page
19
Putting Your Page on the Web
49
Power Tools
77
Text Elements
103
Style Sheets
135
Adding Graphics
183
Linking Pages
213
Website Promotion
315
Transforming a Site into a Community
322
Blogs
349
Making Money with Your Site
383
JavaScript Adding Interactivity
423
Fancy Buttons and Menus
465
Audio and Video
487
HTML Quick Reference
515

Page Layout
239
Multipart Pages
267
Introducing Your Site to the World
283
Useful Websites
543
Index
551
Copyright

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