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Web Site Design
What you need to get started.

1. Access to the Internet
( Find an Internet Service Provider - ISP)

I'm assuming you already have access to the internet or you wouldn't be viewing this, but you may want save some money or upgrade to a better internet service provider.

Are you tired of paying $20 every month for your internet access?

Get your FREE internet access here.

If you are looking for a new internet service provider (ISP) check out "The List". You can search for a new ISP by area code.

 


2. A Place to Host Your Web Page

Get your FREE web hosting here.

If you are starting serious business that needs a professional image, I recommend you spend the money to buy access to a web hosting company that will provide you with the extra services you will need.

For more information about web hosting be sure to read the following resources:


3. Web Design Software
(Web Authoring Tools & HTML Editors)

A web page is text file with with special formatting tags known as HTML. (Hyper Text Markup Language).  

HTML is really very simple.  For example if you wanted the word "cat" to have bold lettering the HTML code would look like this.

<bold> cat </bold>

If you don't want to write your own HTML code you can get a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Web Page Editor.  They are similar to using your Word processor such as Microsoft Word.   You just type what you want, insert tables, pictures, and hyperlinks, and the software program writes all the HTML code for you

 

Get Your FREE Web Design Software here

If your time is more important than your money I recommend that you purchase a web page editing program. They have advanced features that you won't find in the free editors. Two of the best editors that you can find are Microsoft FrontPage for simple web design and Macromedia DreamWeaver for advanced web design.



Question: "Do I need to learn HTML to write a web page?"

Answer: "NO"
There are many programs that allow you to type text and insert the HTML tags for you. For example: if you know how to use Microsoft Word, you can create your web page there.

Create Your Web Page with your Favorite Microsoft Product

You probably already own a program that you can use to create your website with if you own Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, or Microsoft PowerPoint.

The secret to making your Microsoft document into a web page is to save it as a HTML file. From the menu pick "File", "Save As..." when the "Save As" window pops up on the screen go to the field at the bottom of the screen labeled "Save as type:" use the down arrow to select HTML. It's that easy.


4. Tools & Tutorials To Help You Create Your Web Site

Web Design Tutorials & Tips

And Over Web Design Tutorial

A beginners guide to HTML, Tables, Frames, Forms, & CGI scripts.

Tucows HTML Tutorial

Everything you ever wanted to know about creating a web page with HTML.  An excellent resource for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced user.

Web Know How

The complete resource for web developers.  From basic tutorials to advanced web programming.

Project Cool Developer Zone

Another  great site that covers graphics, audio, HTML & JavaScript.

 

Web Graphics

Graphics Tutorial

Tons of articles on web graphics for the beginner and intermediate user.

FREE Clip Art & Photos

These are the best resources for finding FREE graphics for your Web Site.

FREE Animated Gifs

The Animation Factory offers over 30,000 FREE Original Animations and Designs for use on web pages, email and presentations.

Gif Works

Create your own special effects with any GIF -- even animated ones! Resize it, colorize it, optimize it, and jazzercise it -- then save it and take it with you. You name it and you can do it!

Animated Banner Maker

FREE Amazing Instant Online Animated Banner Maker.  If you want to advertise with banners, this is the place to make your banner.

Button Maker

Turns any GIF into a nicely beveled button.

 

Fonts

3D Text Maker

Use Media Builders FREE 3D Text Maker to add a little flare to your web pages.


5. A Program That Will Transfer Your Web Page To The Internet

Get Your FREE FTP Program Here

Learn How To Use WS_FTP


6.

Resources To Check & Optimize Your Web Page

 

NetMechanic: Power Tools for Your Web SiteNet Mechanic This is one of my favorite FREE resources on the Net.  It will check your Web Site for spelling errors, HTML errors, check your load time, check for browser compatibility, and fix any HTML error you have.   They also have GIFBOT which can increase the download speed of your Web Pages by up to 90% by optimizing your graphics.
Web Site Garage Get a Free web site tune up.   Web Site Garage will check for browser compatibility, load time, HTML design, dead links and search engine readiness.  Speed up your load time with GIF Lube online image compression.
Site Check Checks your site for broken links and spelling errors.
HTML Works Analyzes your web page for load times, bad links, HTML syntax, search engine rank, & popularity.
Any Browser Find out how compatable your web site is with any browser.  Also view your web page at any screen size
Search Engine Simulator See what your web page looks like to the average search engine.  Great tool for optimizing your web page.

7. Resources To Promote Your Website
Search Engine Optimization Learn how to dramatically increase your internet traffic by making a few simple changes.
Increase Your Website Traffic Learn tip and tricks on promoting your site to the search engines and directories. 
Self Promotion Free resource will submit your site to all the major search engines and directories for FREE.

The Ultimate Guide To Starting Your Online Business


Plan For Success

Design Your FREE Web Site

Search Engine Optimization

Web Site Promotion

Getting Paid Online!

Make MONEY with Your
Web Site!

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