website coding
There are a couple different ways to code a website. You can code it by hand in a program like notepad or you can create it using a program like Dreamweaver or Frontpage. Even if you do decide to use a program it is a good idea to still have a basic understanding of html.Firstly, what is html?
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is a series of tags which tells your browser how each webpage should look.
The following links are very easy to read beginners guides to html. If you have never had any experience coding websites before you should start here:
Lissa Explains It All - The Basics
What is HTML? A Basic guide.
Intro to HTML
Basic HTML Introduction
So You Want To Make a Webpage
For future reference here are some quick tags guides:
HTML Tag Quick Reference Guide
HTML Codes Tutorials
Simple Guide to HTML Tags
Ok, now that you've got the hang of the basics it's time to start working on your site. The following are some really great tutorials for creating your first website. Take your pick :)
Create Your Starter Site
Simple Website Tutorial
Very First Website Guide
Basic Coding Setup Tutorial
After you have gotten used to running a simple website you can take a look at some of these advanced tutorials:
Advanced HTML Tutorials
And finally, once you are confident with your HTML coding abilities you can consider converting your website to php. This tutorial here is a really great introduction to using header/footer inclusions.
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