How do I build a website?

Nate The Great · Oct 3, 2004

I need to build a website to be used primarily for promotional and informational purposes. I've already got the hosting and all that.

Can somebody, in very plain English, tell me what I need to do to get started? I've been told Microsoft FrontPage is simple to use. What does everybody else recommend? I don't know anything about HTML, but I imagine I could learn. I just need a very basic website at this point. Point me to any good books or websites that could help me.

Thanks!

Krilons Resa · Oct 4, 2004

lizard · Oct 4, 2004

Erik said:
<html>

<head>

<title>HELO WELCOME TO NATES VERY NIEC HOMEPAEG</title>

</head>

<body>

<h1><blink>HALLO THIS PAEG SI TEH SHIT</blink></h1>

<p>hi i liek cookies and heavy metal. heres a link to <a href="http://google.com">googel.</a></p>

</body>

</html>

haha good one

Nate - you don't have to know html but its sometimes a bonus...it kind of helps you understand how everything is put together from the ground up. If you see a good website you want to model your's after, click on "View" and then "Source", and that will show you the html code for that website. you can then steal their code and use it as a template for yours.

Frontpage - some people like it, some don't, primarily based on whether they see microsoft as the evil spawn of satan or not...since its the only one I've really used, I'm not in a position to say.

mousewings · Oct 4, 2004

Try:

http://www.lissaexplains.com for basic tutorials. Girly, but I find it helpful.

Also, target=_blank and border=0 are your friends.
I'm not helpful. Yes.

Henrik Main · Oct 4, 2004

Seriously, for your use, Dreamweaver should be more than good enough. It's easy to download from DC (but buy it if you like it bla bla bla bla etc).

lurch70 · Oct 4, 2004

Support the Software Companies !!!

JayKeeley · Oct 4, 2004

If your site is going to grow over time, then whatever you do, do not use frames. Use templates instead.

If I did RC again, knowing what I know now, I would do everything differently, except maybe aesthetics.

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