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November 3, 2008 0470385359 978-0470385357 9
It’s easy to design, build, and post a Web page with Google Page Creator or CoffeeCup HTML Editor, but a friendly guide still comes in handy. Creating Web Pages For Dummies®, 9th Edition introduces you to Web design software and online page-building tools, and walks you through the process in record time.

Like its previous editions, this book gives you the skinny on getting Web pages up and running with the least amount of hassle. But not just ho-hum Web pages! Yours will look fantastic and be easy to build, and you’ll even get a trial version of CoffeeCup HTML Editor and visual design tools on the bonus CD. You’ll learn to:

  • Get a simple page designed and online by the end of Chapter 3
  • Optimize photos, video, and audio for the Web and get them onto your page
  • Register for a Google account and use the versatile Google Page Creator
  • Build pages using basic HTML or CoffeeCup HTML Editor
  • Identify and apply elements of design, avoid common errors, and create pages that get noticed
  • Maintain control by creating and editing pages in HTML with a text editor
  • Understand how image file size affects your pages, how to upload photos to Flickr, and how to add sound and video files to your Web pages
  • Develop your pages into a site with CoffeeCup HTML Editor and Visual Editor

You’ll even find out more about blogging and Blogger.com. The trial software on the CD is for Windows, but the instructions for building great Web pages work on any system!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.


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The authors of Creating Web Pages for Dummies deserve compliments for their refusal to sugarcoat Web page design through reliance upon visual editing tools. They come right out of the gate and teach HTML--a simple, limited subset of the whole language to be sure, but enough of the language of Web publishing to get readers going. Further, this simple but earnest introduction reveals HTML concepts that readers will need to understand before they explore more complicated aspects of the language.

In addition to teaching the fundamentals of page design and creation, Smith and Bebak spend some time explaining how to get pages onto the Web. They detail the mechanics of using no-charge page publishers like GeoCities, then go on to explain how to publish a page on AOL or Prodigy.

One section of this book deals with HTML development tools (the opening chapter is called "Be True to Your Tool"--go figure). The authors cover NaviPress, PageMill, HotDog, and BBEdit in depth, and address a few more development tools briefly. Unfortunately, the reader is left wondering what happened to coverage of FrontPage--a very popular development tool that many people already own.

A companion CD-ROM holds some page-editing tools, including a PageMill demo, a HotDog Demo, BBEdit Lite, and various other software.

If you represent a business, you'll probably want a more comprehensive text that will enable you to project a more professional image on the Web. But if you're a person who wants to publish a home page, this book will serve you well. --David Wall --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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“…bulging compendium of valuable site spinning knowledge…” (PC Home, November 2004)

“…a valuable resource addressing all site-crafting competencies…” (Web Pages Made Easy, August 2004) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 9 edition (November 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470385359
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470385357
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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98 of 100 people found the following review helpful
great for beginners! December 18, 1999
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If you have no experience with web publishing or you have only created a web page with those wizards that don't use HTML this is definitely the book for you. It was a very easy read for me. I read this book in only 2 days. If you know anything about HTML I wouldn't really recommend this book because it will state what you already know. I considered myself a beginner but I was somewhat familiar with HTML and web publishing. To my surprise a lot of it I already knew. However, it still was very helpful to me. It talked about areas such as creating a web page that is friendly to all browsers...something I wouldn't have thought of without this book. It includes very useful URL's and has screen shots of examples of the things they are talking about. It also comes with a cd-rom that includes freeware and shareware stuff that I found very useful for myself. In one of the appendixes are very useful HTML charts, but they could ahve explained the tags much better. Overall its definitely a great read for a beginner!
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97 of 99 people found the following review helpful
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Don't be fooled by the title "for Dummies". This book includes everything you need to know about creating your own Web page with all the knowledge and software you'll need. You will need to invest some time in this project - but it is worth every minute! It's a simple, step by step process and you will need to take it slow if you're an average creator.

First you'll learn all about Web Publishing Basics, Website strategies and just enough HTML to get started (it's not that hard!). Besides creating your first Web page, you'll learn how to get the darn thing published on the WWW! That's half the battle, but worth the effort! There's lots of information on what to avoid (before you go there) and what makes the best Web page. Before you know it, you'll be upgrading your Web page all the time. You'll never get bored updating and changing your page until it's just perfect!

The book includes an invaluable CD that is useful for Windows and MAC! It contains Microsft Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, Dreamweaver (great design tool!), Frontpage Express, HTML conversion tools for Word (nice short-cut), BBEDIT, GraphicConverter (MAC), Homesite HTML Editor (MAC), Hotdog Express (for Windows - great tool!), SiteCheck utility, an Internet service provider software (if you don't already have one - most likely you have a sufficient one), HTMLValidator (catches errors), WEB Wizard (a nifty quick-and-dirty page maker), Reptile (for making cool backgrounds) and Paint Shop Pro, which is my favorite tool. There's plenty of other stuff too that I just can't get into detail here.

Once again, this does take a little bit of effort, but of all the books I have perused, this one seemed to be the best value for the money. It's all here and updated annually. It is worth every penny. Get your Web site up and running in less than a weekend (even though the book says one day). You'll feel smart when you're done! Enjoy!

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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful
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Every once in awhile a neophyte Web user who had never done any Web authoring asks me to recommend some books to get them started. These days, I suggest Creating Web Pages for Dummies.

What I liked best about this book was that it more or less stuck to the basics. There is an awful lot to know about creating the Web; so much so, in fact, that it is easy for a knowledgeable author to overwhelm the reader. The other extreme, of course, is skirting over fundamental areas. Creating Web Pages for Dummies pretty much covers everything in enough depth for someone to put together a personal Web site fairly quickly.

Creating Web Pages for Dummies starts out by explaining the fundamentals of HTML and the Web, and then moves into more complex topics, such as how to pick an ISP. One of the great strengths of the book is its focus on a range of simple WYS editors. Web-makers who are just starting do not have to go out and buy a $200 or $300 Web editor; there are a number of very good and very usable tools out there that don't cost a dime.

This book is only a beginning; if you want to get serious about Web design, you'll have to move onto other, more advanced books. But Creating Web Pages for Dummies is an excellent introduction to the subject.

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I recently order this product because i intend to build a website. Hoever, i do not have enough usage to give an informed review. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jawara
I hate these books.
The "dummies" series of books is really for dummies. They talk to you like a child. I get frustrated with how stupid they assume the reader is. Read more
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Great gift
Bought this as a gift for my brother and he seemed really happy with it. All the other reviews by other purchasers seemed really great, which led me to buy this particular book... Read more
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Happy to receive
The product appeared to be in excellent condition. It even retained its cd. I have yet to fully view its contents. The product was also delivered within a timely manner.
Published 18 months ago by allbgood
Very Informative, a great tool
I have recently started working with a team that has been developing Web Sites for years. The Book helped me, the Dummy, understand the process, some of their lingo, and, the best... Read more
Published on March 26, 2010 by Anna Karakatsani
A great start if you are making your own website
Even though I am a bit above average in computer knowledge i found this book very helpful with making my web page.
I found it to be a great reference
Published on April 10, 2009 by G. Monroe
At Least The Title Is Right!
This was my first "for Dummies" book purchase and it will be the last (unfortunately, I also purchased "Web Sites for Dummies" at the same time. A How-To book this not.... Read more
Published on February 9, 2008 by Anthony Fiallo
This is for someone who does not want to purchase any software over...
I was hoping for something that would help me get started on building my own site. This book is for someone who just wants any site, and is looking for someone else to do for them.
Published on October 12, 2007 by K. A. Anderson
Great reference book
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Published on May 20, 2007 by Ginger Walto
A Good Place to Start
This is a great book for the person just getting started in thinking about putting up a web site.

The basic concept here is to use a fairly minimal amount of HTML, which... Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by John Matlock
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