Easy Web Design 2nd Edition

Description

You’ve been thinking about building your own Web site, but where do you start? Stop considering and start creating - with this colorful, hands-on guide that takes the guesswork out of Web design. You’ll start with the basics and then ease into more advanced tasks with fun, easy-to-follow projects that put you in the driver’s seat. With Web design experts as your guides, you’ll have your site up and running in practically no time!

Discover how to:

* Plan and execute a successful Web site
* Master the art of creating effective online text
* Enhance your site with graphics, pictures, and layout designs
* Create Web sites using a variety of tools - including Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, and FrontPage (2003 Editions)
* Start blogging in about an hour with MSN Spaces
* Get comfortable with the latest Web standards, including XHMTL, CSS, and XML
* Test drive your new skills with hands-on projects
* Go live - and learn how to keep your sites fresh and engaging

Includes a companion Web site with additional resources, samples, and project files!

CONTENTS:

Demystifying your web site
Composing & shaping web text
Creating & using art on the web
Mastering web design basics
Considering tools
Planning your attack
Posting a web site within an hour
Diving into design with Publisher templates
Word & XML
Going all out with Frontpage
Updating & archiving