Do-It-Yourself: Web Sites for Dummies, 2nd Edition

  • 5h 29m
  • Janine Warner
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2010

A step-by-step guide to creating your first Web site

Everybody's building cool web sites, but how? Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you how, with simple, step-by-step instruction that will build your confidence as you build your site.

You'll learn to plan your site and secure a domain name, how to use Dreamweaver for site construction, and how to test and publish your site. You'll also learn about designing a blog, creating a podcast, adding Flash, and even how to make money with your Web site. Dummies makes it easy and fun!

  • Perfect for those who've never attempted a Web site before, including small-business owners, the family historian, amateur genealogists, and travel buffs
  • Explains using Web site creation tools including Dreamweaver, Photoshop Elements, Flash, and WordPress
  • Shows how Web pages work, how to plan and design your site, and what to look for in Web hosting services
  • Covers editing and creating Web graphics and text, how to customize a site for different purposes, testing, and publishing your site
  • Provides information on blogs, podcasts, adding Flash, and making money from your site

Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to create a Web site you'll be proud of.

About the Author

Janine Warner is a best-selling author whose books and videos on Web design have won her an international following and earned her speaking and consulting engagements around the world. She runs a Web design and consulting firm and offers tutorials, books, and training videos at www.DigitalFamily.com.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Exploring the Best Ways to Create Web Sites
  • Planning Makes Web Design Easier
  • Securing a Domain Name and Web Host
  • Understanding Web Design
  • Editing and Creating Web Graphics
  • Getting Started with Dreamweaver
  • Creating a Profile or Portfolio Site
  • Creating a Business Web Site
  • Creating a Family, Vacation, or Hobby Site
  • Testing and Publishing a Web Site
  • Designing a Blog
  • Podcasting Your Own Show
  • Multimedia—Adding Flash, Audio, and Video
  • Making Money with Your Site
  • Ten Cool Services for Your Site
  • Ten Ways to Promote Your Site
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