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Building Web Sites All-In-One for Dummies®, 2nd Edition

Want to launch a Web site but don’t know where to begin? Information on Web design, page building software, using HTML, site planning, and everything else you need to know can be found easily in Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition. So you can easily find what you’re looking for, this plain-English guide is divided into nine minibooks:
  • Preparations
  • Site Design
  • Site Construction
  • Web Graphics
  • Multimedia
  • Audience Interaction
  • E-Commerce
  • Site Management
  • Case Studies

From deciding what your site should do to working with HTML, using Dreamweaver, incorporating Flash creations, and keeping your site on the cutting edge, this book is your one-stop course in building Web sites. Learn to:

  • Plan your site, decide whether you need a Web team, and create relevant content
  • Develop your site design, work with wire frames, and organize behind-the-scenes files that make your site work
  • Select the right hardware and software and create pages with Dreamweaver
  • Create cool site graphics with Photoshop and Fireworks
  • Add interest with Flash animations, slideshows, video, and sound
  • Make your site interactive with Javascript, PHP, ASP, and MySQL
  • Build an e-commerce site that’s user-friendly, legally sound, and secure
  • Keep your content and design fresh and up to date

Ready to begin? Grab Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition and let’s get started!

Biography

Doug Sahlin is a media expert who has written on topics ranging from Web building to digital photography to YouTube. Claudia Snell is a professional digital media producer who has worked on Web sites large and small. They are coauthors of the previous edition of this bestseller.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Book I: Preparations.

Chapter 1: Planning a Web Project.

Chapter 2: Build a Web Team or Go It Alone.

Chapter 3: Developing the Content.

Chapter 4: Creating Relevant Site Content.

Book II: Site Design.

Chapter 1: Conceptualizing Your Site.

Chapter 2: Creating Effective Layouts.

Chapter 3: Organizing Your Content.

Chapter 4: Ensuring Visual Appeal.

Book III: Site Construction.

Chapter 1: Pulling Together Tools and Materials.

Chapter 2: Making a Web Page with HTML.

Chapter 3: Creating a Web Page Layout with HTML and CSS.

Chapter 4: Introducing Web and Graphics Software.

Chapter 5: Getting Started with Dreamweaver.

Chapter 6: Using Dreamweaver: Advanced Techniques.

Chapter 7: Creating a Web Page from a Photoshop File.

Chapter 8: Meeting HTML’s Powerful Friends.

Chapter 9: Web Site Usability and Accessibility.

Chapter 10: Publishing the Web Site.

Book IV: Web Graphics.

Chapter 1: Finding Inspiration.

Chapter 2: Bringing Your Vision to Life.

Chapter 3: Workhorse Graphics.

Chapter 4: Creating Compelling Graphics.

Book V: Multimedia.

Chapter 1: Incorporating Flash Creations.

Chapter 2: Using Sound.

Chapter 3: Using Web Video.

Chapter 4: Active Slideshow Pro.

Book VI: Audience Interaction.

Chapter 1: Adding Basic Interactivity with HTML Forms and JavaScript.

Chapter 2: An Introduction to ASP.

Chapter 3: Introduction to PHP.

Chapter 4: MySQL and PHP.

Chapter 5: Additional Site Interactivity.

Book VII: E-Commerce.

Chapter 1: An E-Commerce Primer.

Chapter 2: Building an E-Commerce Site.

Chapter 3: Maintaining an E-Commerce Site.

Book VIII: Site Management.

Chapter 1: Helping a Site Succeed.

Chapter 2: Maintaining a Web Site.

Chapter 3: Expanding a Site.

Book IX: Case Studies.

Chapter 1: Blog Site.

Chapter 2: Podcasting Site.

Chapter 3: Photographer/Portfolio Site.

Chapter 4: Foundation Site.

Index.

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