Make Your Own Website

Introduction

The best way to make your own website when starting out is using HTML code.

This method gives you more flexibility for developing the website that you want. It will also increase your knowledge of how websites work if you want to go on to more advanced options later on.

The process of making websites with HTML code is a lot easier than you may think.

Yes, there are tools out there that don't require you to learn any code, but why settle for someone else's design when you could make your own.

If you choose a web site builder that doesn't require you to learn code, you still have to learn to use the tool. Why not spend that energy learning to build websites the right way?

I've found that the best path to success is to try to learn a little bit of code so that you can make a decision on what kind of tool you want to use to design your site.

Can You Do It?

Let's find out by answering a few simple questions.

Do you know how to use a simple text editor like NotePad or WordPad(Windows)?
If the answer is NO, take a few minutes to study the Help files on your computer and learn how.

If the answer is YES:
Can you type this code : <html></html>

Next question:
Do you know how to save a file in your text editor with a .html extension?
If you don't, simply use the Save As option when saving your file and add the .html to the filename.

Next Question:
Do you know how to open your default browser, locate a file and open it in the browser?
If you don't, then once again, use the Help files on your computer to learn how.

When you can perform these 3 simple operations, you can make your own web page.

Note: I'm not familiar with using a Mac, but the principles are the same for building a web page using your default text editor and browser. HTML is a cross platform tool.

Getting Started

Run through the lessons starting with the HTML Primer.

If you find that you are a natural at making web pages with HTML code, I've put together some helps and resources that will speed the process of getting your website online. If not, I have provided other options.

Which ever path you choose I strongly recommend that you read the lesson on Adding Content before you start to build your site.

Let's get started!!

Windows users: If you don't know how to find the Help files on your PC, Click Start, Click Control Panel, Click Help (Top), Click Help and Support Center

HTML Primer

The Right Tool

Adding Content

Make Your Template

Publishing

Additional Helps

Modifying Your Template

More HTML Code

Color Schemes

Color Code Chart

Graphic Headings

Recommended Products

I Need Help

Sample Sites

Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
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