Creating Web Pages For Dummies - Softcover

Smith, Bud E.; Bebak, Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764573276 ISBN 13: 9780764573279

Publisher: For Dummies, 2004

Synopsis

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Wouldn’t you love to have a Web site? Creating Web Pages For Dummies gets you up and running toward getting your Web site up and running! It describes how to:

• Use simple HTML techniques, add images, and put your page on the Web for all the world to see—free
• Design Web-friendly sites
• Take advantage of free tools like Netscape Composer
• Use Yahoo! GeoCities as a free Web space provider
• Obtain and create Web-friendly graphics and use GIF and JPEG formats
• Add video, audio, animation, and more
• Incorporate META tags and hyperlinks

Creating Web Pages for Dummies was written by Bud E. Smith, author of several For Dummies books, and Arthur Bebak, founder of Netsurfer Communications and publisher and Executive Editor of Netsurfer. From nervously creating that first page to confidently developing a more sophisticated, multi-page, personal or business Web site, the book provides the essential how-to and the bonus CD-ROM provides the essential tools:

• Mozilla, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Mozilla Firefox
• A trial version of Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
• Evaluation versions of Paint Shop Pro and Animation Shop

Whether you want to create your very own blog, share video, photos, and info with friends and family, or build a dynamic Web site that will help you build your business, Creating Web Pages For Dummies is a practical, unintimidating guide to getting your Web page online in no time.

About this title

About the Author

Bud E. Smith is a computer book author with over 12 years of publishing experience. Creating Web Pages For Dummies, 7th Edition, is one of over a dozen books Bud has written; his Wiley Publishing, Inc. titles include Internet Marketing For Dummies and Web Usability For Dummies. In addition to writing books, Bud has been a computer magazine editor and product marketing manager.
Bud got his start with computers in 1983, when he left a promising career as a welder for a stint as a data-entry clerk. Bud then moved to the Silicon Valley to join a startup company, followed by work for Intel, IBM, Apple, and AOL. His work and interests led him to acquire a degree in Information Systems Management from the University of San Francisco.

Arthur Bebak received a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, which he attended on a fencing scholarship. He has designed mainframes, managed large engineering projects, and studied business administration. Arthur is founder of Netsurfer Communications, Inc., a highly successful electronic publishing company, and is an accomplished author.
At Netsurfer, Arthur oversees a large staff of people who create Web sites for numerous clients. They also write, edit, and publish several Web-based e-zines.

From the Back Cover

Share photos and video online with friends and family

Take advantage of free tools, find out about Web design, and get interactive

Okay, you've taken that deep breath and are ready to jump into Web page creation. Before you get hopelessly tangled in all the possibilities, dive into this book! You'll start with free and easy tools, then meet the text editor, add links, create graphics, use HTML, and publish your stuff. Before you know it, you'll be online!

Discover how to

• Design personal and professional Web pages
• Add photos, sound,
• and video
• Create your own Web graphics
• Share your thoughts with a Web log
• Get your pages online for free
• Turn your pages into a full Web site

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764573276
• ISBN 13: 9780764573279
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 362