Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 2nd Edition
by Ian Lloyd
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Author: Ian LloydEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-05
ISBN: 0980455278
Number of pages: 470
Publisher: SitePoint
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Book Review: The Definitive Guide for the Novice
Summary: 5 Stars
What would I do without this book? I am still in the process of building my site, but I had to come over and gush about this book. The glowing reviews of the previous edition led me to this new edition. Thank goodness.
Before I received this book, I was literally to the point of thinking I would have to hire a web design team because I could never do it myself. In the past, I had tried to build my site with basic website building books available at the library, but it was a nightmare. The books were never thorough enough or explained the information in simple enough terms for me to grasp it. While I had some prior experience working with HTML, this new CSS was a complete mystery to me. As I attempted to build a site before (all in HTML) I was blasted by other designers on message boards for not building it "the right way-using CSS" and that's another reason I was led to this book.
So far, this book has taught me so much about how to actually plug in the code to make it happen. So many books waste time talking about how to layout the site and market the site, but they never actually tell you HOW to BUILD IT. This book actually spends all its time telling you how to build the site and that's all I ever wanted from the other books, but never found. This book has been a goldmine of information for me and I suspect it will not leave my side for all my days- it is that critical and vital for information, in terms of website building.
I will update this review later, since I have not yet completed my site, but I had to stop and take a breath and let everyone know that this is THE DEFINITIVE BOOK on HOW TO BUILD YOUR WEBSITE for anybody. I only wish I'd found it sooner.
Updated: September 22, 2009
I built a few websites from scratch using the guidance of this book and I was grateful to learn how to build a site from scratch. This book gave me a familiarity and comfort level that never would have been achieved if I hadn't learned this way. Now, I have switched to using a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) program to do my web designs. I was always fearful of these programs because many seemed too Mickey Mouse and didn't offer any features for advanced design, but this program is different and wonderful! The program I am using is SiteSpinner V2 I cannot recommend it enough! It has given me flexibility that I never had building a site from scratch. They also give you a 15 day trial and I built more than one site during the trial! It has tutorials and is very easy to learn. When you are ready for it, get it. It's worth every penny!
While you don't have to start with the "Build your own website the right way" book, I still recommend you start out that way. If you are new to the process, there are many nuggets of info to glean from this book and you wouldn't want to jump off into using a fancy program with no understanding of the basics of web design.
Summary of Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 2nd Edition
Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 2nd Edition teaches web development from scratch, without assuming any previous knowledge of HTML, CSS or web development techniques. This book introduces you to HTML and CSS as you follow along with the author, step-by-step, to build a fully functional web site from the ground up.
However, unlike countless other "learn web design" books, this title concentrates on modern, best-practice techniques from the very beginning, which means you'll get it right the first time. The web sites you'll build will:
Look good on a PC, Mac or Linux computer Render correctly whether your visitors are using Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, or Safari Use web standards so your sites will be fast loading and easy to maintain Be accessible to disabled users who use screenreaders to browse the WebBy the end of the book, you'll be equipped with enough knowledge to set out on your first projects as a professional web developer, or you can simply use the knowledge you've gained to create attractive, functional, usable and accessible sites for personal use.
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