• Author:
  • Warner, Janine
• Subject:
  Internet Guides & Online Services
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  01/02/2008
• Price:
  $37.99
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Have you ever looked at a Web site and wondered, "How did they do that?" It seems everyone has a Web site these days. Families use them to swap information and share photos; churches and clubs use them to keep their members informed. And if you have a business or are in charge of communication for an organization, a Web site is a must.

Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies shows you how easy it can be to create a professional-looking Web site for your business, club, or family. The illustrated, step-by-step instructions, along with the templates you can download from the book’s companion Web site, will help you create an effective Web presence fast, whether you're creating a site for the first time or redesigning an old one.

In the easy-to-follow style you expect from For Dummies books, Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies helps you:

• Gather all your content
• Plan your site, register a domain name, and create Web graphics
• Design pages easily with Dreamweaver templates
• Add a photo gallery, blog, podcasts, videos, or money-making advertising
• Find a hosting service
• Optimize graphics for faster downloads
• Test and publish your site
• Promote your site to attract visitors

All you need are the most basic computer skills, a few easy-to-find software programs, and Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies. You'll be up and running in no time!

Janine Warner is an author, speaker, and multimedia consultant. She has written more than a dozen books about the Internet and is a popular video host for Dreamweaver at TotalTraining.com and a regular columnist for Layers Magazine. You'll find more resources at her site, DigitalFamily.com.

Introduction.

Part I: Laying the Groundwork.

Chapter 1: Planning the Perfect Web Site.

Chapter 2: Securing a Domain Name and Web Host.

Chapter 3: Understanding Web Design.

Part II: Putting the Pages Together.

Chapter 4: Editing and Creating Web Graphics.

Chapter 5: Getting Started with Dreamweaver.

Chapter 6: Creating a Profile or Portfolio Site.

Chapter 7: Creating a Business Web Site.

Chapter 8: Creating a Family, Vacation, or Hobby Site.

Chapter 9: Testing and Publishing Your Site.

Part III: Going Web 2.0.

Chapter 10: Designing a Blog.

Chapter 11: Podcasting Your Own Show.

Chapter 12: Multimedia: Adding Flash, Audio, and Video.

Chapter 13: Making Money with Your Web Site.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 14: Ten Cool Services for Your Site.

Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Promote Your Site.

Index.