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Build Your Own Web Site - Method Two
[I want to do it my self!]

Although Method One is the easiest you are limited to the styles and features available. For more freedom you will want to build your web site from scratch. This does not mean you need to be a programer. There are some handy tools which we will outline below and at the right. The two main methods of building a site from scratch are to construct it directly in HTML or to use a program that displays in web format and writes the HTML in the background (commonly called WYSIWYG, What You See Is What You Get).

Raw HTML Method

Building in raw HTML gives you the ultimate control over your site. Even if you don't build a whole site this way you should understand HTML and have a good HTML editor to adjust sites build with other tools. I use  the "HTML & XHTML: The Complete Reference by Osborne" as a tutorial and reference; it is outstanding.  As a HTML editor I use 1st Page 2000. This free program includes a easy code insertion toolbar, preview function and some handy scripts. These two items will provide what you need to build a great web site. A great online training source is W3Schools with  free basic and advanced tutorials.

WYSIWYG Tool  Method

Using a development tool allows you to build the site using a visual representation. Just like a word processor sets the screen to look like a printed page and hides all the code a WYSIWYG web tool lets you work on a web page in a screen that looks like a web page. The more advanced (more $) the development tool is the more it will do.  One of the top development tools is Dreamweaver. This tool is surprisingly easy to use considering the features it supports. I own the Dreamweaver Studio which adds a number of graphics tools. On the "I can afford this" list of WYSIWYG development tools you should check out CoolPage. CoolPage uses the ease of drag-and-drop along with on the page editing. Once you learn how your tool operates building web pages are a snap to create and to maintain. In fact development tools are the best way to provide ongoing maintenance for a web site. Another great  tool is Site2You

Which ever method you use remember what was covered on the Page Layout and Site Content pages.

Web Building Support

Books for Dummies!
The "Dummies" series of books are really very good teaching books. Web building titles include: Web Design, HTML, Dreamweaver, Style Sheets, Webmastering and Starting a Online Business.

HTML Books @ Sale Prices
HTML reference books and tutorials. Sorted by the best sellers the list includes both new and used pricing.

Free & Cheap Hosting from Savei.net
Outstanding web hosting packages that are incredibly reliable. Features include free email accounts, free site building tools, free promotion tools, free enhancement tools.

Site2You
Site2You.com is a user-friendly advanced website builder that lets nearly anyone create and handle a successful website quickly, and at a great price!

Web Authoring Software
Comprehensive list of web authoring software sorted my popularity.

Web Site Templates
Website templates are ready-made web designs created for you to use as a basis for fast and high-quality web development. Just add your text and pictures to our web templates and you will have a functional and individual website ready for upload!


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