Looking Good On The Web: Build Your Knowledge Base for Creating Professional, Compelling, and Well-Designed Web Sites - Softcover

Gray, Daniel

 
9781576105085: Looking Good On The Web: Build Your Knowledge Base for Creating Professional, Compelling, and Well-Designed Web Sites

Synopsis

Furnishes design concepts, from fonts to interactivity, that will help readers build amazing websites for any purpose; provides practical solutions and troubleshooting advice; answers the most frequently asked questions such as What makes a great Web font? and How do I keep my site looking fresh?; and much more. Original. (Beginner).

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About the Author

Daniel Gray (Belle Mead, NJ) Over the years, Daniel "geekbooks.com" Gray has written many books on topics including graphic design and animation software, as well as affiliate marketing. His Coriolis Group titles include: Adobe LiveMotion f/x and Design, Adobe PageMill 3 f/x and Design, and Looking Good On The Web. Dan has focused on Internet issues since 1995 and is a frequent contributor to webreview.com.

From the Back Cover

With Looking Good On The Web you'll learn how to create friendly, easily navigable designs-winning Web sites that please clients and visitors alike. Written with a warm, engaging tone, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to Web design while focusing on the feel of your Web site. It speaks from the user's perspective, rather than dwelling on purely technical issues, which makes it perfect for beginners. If you are just getting started in Web design, this book will get you up and running fast. Looking Good On The Web will teach you to:
Lay the groundwork for your site and get started on a solid foundation.
Add interactive forms to capture user information.
Choose the appropriate graphic formats and compress images like a pro.
Take charge of page layouts with tables and frames.
Build pages that download quickly and display in a flash.
Design sites that display properly for the widest possible audience.
Create reliable navigation systems that allow your visitors to get where they're going.
Craft compelling advertising that generates click through and sales.
Know when to use multimedia elements, such as animation, JavaScript, audio, and video.
Conquer common design problems and get back on course.
Redesign your Web site for maximum effectiveness.

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