Web Design in easy steps, 7th edition reveals the key principles of good web design, which is the art and science of building effective and attractive websites. The book will introduce you to the key technologies of the web, and the design principles that underpin successful sites.
Whether youre a budding designer who plans to build your own site, or you just want to be able to talk to professional designers in their own language, this book will give you an understanding of how websites are designed so that you can make the right decisions in launching your own site. Youll also be able to build your own simple website using HTML and CSS. When you find useful code snippets and templates online, youll know how to edit them and integrate them into your website correctly.
Web Design in easy steps, 7th edition will ensure you set off in the right direction on your journey to creating a great website, with robust knowledge of the technologies and techniques that will deliver the best experience for your visitors.
- The web design challenge
- Planning your website
- Creating effective websitecontent
- Layout and design
- Designing effective navigation
- HTML: The language of the web
- CSS: Giving your pages somestyle
- CSS: Using CSS for layout
- JavaScript for interactivepages
- Tools for website design
- Content management systems
- Testing and launching
- Promoting your website
- Measuring success
Sean McManus has been writing about business and technology for over ten years. He has written for magazines including Making Music, Melody Maker, Internet Magazine, Personal Computer World, Internet Works, Marketing Week, Start & Run Your Business, and Business 2.0. His other In Easy Steps books include Scratch Programming in easy steps, Cool Scratch Projects in easy steps, and 100 Top Tips - Microsoft Excel.
