Creating a Website: The Missing Manual
Creating a Website: The Missing Manual by Matthew MacDonald, published by O’Reilly Media, Inc. on April 19, 2011, is a comprehensive guide designed to empower readers to build and maintain professional-looking websites using just a standard PC. This third edition spans 563 pages and is presented in English, offering practical tools and techniques for anyone looking to establish an online presence without needing extensive programming skills.
Readers will find step-by-step instructions on planning their site, creating web pages with HTML and HTML5, and controlling page design through CSS. The book covers essential topics such as attracting visitors through search engines, building community features like forums and feedback forms, and utilizing free tools to assess site performance. Additionally, it provides guidance on blogging, monetizing through ads, and enhancing sites with multimedia elements, making it a valuable resource for those interested in web design and development.
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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.
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