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Do-It-Yourself Web Sites For Dummies
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.
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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!
CONTENTS:
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.
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