Brilliant Create your own Website

Rob Clymois Editor of Website Maker magazine, the long-running title formerly known as Web Pages Made Easy launched in the late 1990's. This is a tutorial based magazine aimed at helping people create a web site in simple steps. As well as being a keen writer on the subject, he is also a commercial site builder specializing in eCommerce. Rob is a regular contributor for other web creation titles including Web Designer, Practical Web Projects and Web Developer.

Table of Contents



Chapter 1 Plan your website

TASKS

* Website basics What makes a good website? (4 pages)

* A potted history of HTML (4 pages)

* What sort of computer will I need? Check that you're ready to go (4 pages)

* Web design golden rules/basics (4 pages)

* Understand Web browsers and computer platforms (6 pages)

* Website Security Keeping content safe/passwords and login tips (4 pages)



Chapter 2 Create the right type of website

TASKS

* Decide if you want a home user websites (4 pages)

* Decide if you want a hobbyist websites (4 pages)

* Decide if you want a small business websites (4 pages)

* Decide if you want larger projects (4 pages)

* Plan your project on paper (4 pages)

* Create a site map (4 pages)





Chapter 3 Create a site without software

TASKS

* Build a website using an online service overview (4 pages)

* Roundup of available online services (4 pages)

* Create pages with WebEden (4 pages)

* Make your own web Blog (4 pages)

* Free web hosting sites (4 pages)



Should this chapter/topic be a) moved forward b)expanded? If moved forward the very first thing the reader could do would be to create their own webpage.



Chapter 4 What will I need?

TASKS

* Establish what software you need (4 pages)

* Program overview/software roundup (price/skill level) (6 pages)

* Hardware needed (4 pages)

* Domain names (4 pages)

* Web space (4 pages)

* Web hosting (4 pages)



Chapter 5 Create webpages

TASKS

* Create your first webpage (6 pages)

* Save and name pages correctly (6 pages)

* Edit and manage files (6 pages)

* Add extra webpages (6 pages)

* Behind the scenes (6 pages)



Chapter 6 Produce website content

TASKS

* Design it correctly (6 pages)

* Website navigation (6 pages)

* Use type in web design (6 pages)

* Work with colour (6 pages)



Chapter 7 Explore web graphics

TASKS

* Understand file types (4 pages)

* Digital photography and the web (6 pages)

* Create a logo (4 pages)

* Design navigation buttons (4 pages)

* Produce a composite page (4 pages)

* Optimise graphics for the web (4 pages)



Chapter 8 Putting it all together

TASKS

* Add your content (6 pages)

* Produce additional pages (6 pages)

* Optimise a website (6 pages)

* Test your pages (6 pages)



Chapter 9 Explore basic web design techniques

TASKS

* Frames, tables and when to use them (4 pages)

* Discover Cascading Style Sheets (4 pages)

* Layers and other technical issues (4 pages)

* Forms and interactive features (4 pages)

* Add advanced content (4 pages)

* Troubleshoot (4 pages)



Chapter 10 Get your site on the web

TASK

* How do I get my files on the internet? (4 pages)

* What will I need to do it? (4 pages)

* When is the best time to do it? (4 pages)

* Managing files with FTP (4 pages)

* Perform regular checks (4 pages)

* Keep tabs on new trends (4 pages)

* Keep your site up to date (4 pages)



Chapter 11 Get your site seen

TASKS

* Promote your new website (4 pages)

* Submit it to search engines (4 pages)

* Pay per click and AdWords (4 pages)

* Website marketing (4 pages)

* Where to go next? (4 pages)



Glossary (10)



Online Resources Sites that help with web design and have free web resources

(4 pages)



Jargon Buster Technical jargon explained (6 pages)



Troubleshooting Guide (4)