World Famous Comics: Building a Web Site For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Building a Web Site For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
By: David A. Crowder Publisher: For Dummies Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: For Dummies Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 408 Publication Date: October 01, 2007
Product Description: Whether you’re in the preliminary stages of planning a site or you’re looking to improve the look of an existing site, this reference book covers it all. Now updated with the latest site tools, design techniques, and commerce options, this new edition of the bestseller offers a solid framework for building a Web site from scratch. Packed with all the essentials to help make your site the best it can be, this resource goes beyond just basic design and page building to show you how to incorporate both of those elements into a successful site.
Veteran author David Crowder spills the secrets to planning and creating an effective site from the ground up. You’ll decipher ways to transform a bunch of seemingly random web pages into a coherent web site and you’ll discover myriad ways to make your site look and sound amazing.
This updated third edition features content on designing with CSS, using the latest version of Dreamweaver, and applying Web analytics and promotion techniques. In addition, the book covers topics such as:
Keeping a site fresh and exciting
Designing a look that appeals to your intended audience
Determining your Web page structure
Incorporating color, images, graphics, music, and video
Merging CSS and HTML
Planning usable navigation
Providing guestbooks and message boards
Designing for e-commerce
Getting set up with PayPal, Google Checkout, E-cash, etc.
The accompanying CD-ROM provides trial versions of software that is used in the book as well as sample templates and graphics for Web building. Once you start referring to Building a Web Site For Dummies, 3rd Edition, you’ll wonder how you ever existed without this invaluable information!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Amazon.com Review: If you're just getting your feet wet in Web site construction, the first big hurdle is figuring out where to start. Building a Web Site for Dummies lightens things up with humor and makes the challenge of building a site far less daunting.
This book doesn't zoom you right into coding HTML, although it covers the markup language quite well. Instead, it offers a much higher-level look at site design by examining the general questions of navigation principles, affiliation possibilities, building communications with your users, and other wide-ranging topics. For this reason, the book covers a lot of ground and offers a broad perspective on site design that transcends simple page coding.
A couple of the more useful sections on Web site tools and e-commerce cover useful utilities, such as NetMechanic, Statbot, and Spinwave. The chapter on e-commerce helps you get to know the ropes of selling stuff online, and points you to online malls, fulfillment services, and currency converters.
The companion CD-ROM contains evaluation versions of useful tools, such as Paint Shop Pro, HomeSite 4.5, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver. You won't find all of the knowledge that you seek to become a Web site guru in this book, but you will gain perspective and learn tons of useful tips and tricks. --Stephen W. Plain
SUPER WHACK AND OUTDATED This book was so not worth anything. The information in it was so archaic that it really doesn't serve much purpose. It barely mentions anything about CSS and Flash. The only animation/multimedia elements it mentions are animated GIFs....COME ON! Who uses those anymore?! The read was really dry. I couldn't even finish it. I promptly returned it back to the library. I'M SO GLAD I DIDN'T BUY IT. WOW
Building a Web Site No matter what you're doing for pleasure or for business this is the book to have. It is so well written and understandable. Personally I want to start a stay at home business since I am just becoming a bit more handicapped. However, it will benefit anyone who wants to know more about that computer we all have and want to know more.
At Least The Title Is Right This was my first "for Dummies" book purchase and it will be the last (unfortunately, I also purchased "Building Web Pages for Dummies" at the same time. A How-To book this not....you get no step-by-step instructions, what you do get is a lot of information that is generally available on the internet with a dose of new-age you can do anything you want if you try.........well, at least the title is right..........only a DUMMY would buy this book.
Will not teach you how to build a website. You will not learn how to build a website with this book period. Not recommended for buying. Go to BN and read a little and you'll see. You are a dummy if you buy this book.
Old & Tired Information This information is so old that it's not of much use. I'm not an expert web site designer, but I found this book practically useless. Better to use iWeb, with their lovely templates and ease of use.
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