Special Edition Using Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 [Paperback]

Paul Colligan (Author), Jim Cheshire (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789729547 | ISBN-13: 978-0789729545 | Publication Date: December 1, 2003 | Edition: 1ST

Special Edition Using Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 captures the reality of designing Web sites with FrontPage today. The emphasis is on how to design professional looking sites, how to keep them current with effective content management techniques, and how to do both while working toward the crucial goals of strong communication and interaction.

Elements exist in each chapter that have been crafted to make your reading experience as easy and useful as possible and also to make this book truly serve as the only reference you need for FrontPage 2003. Everything about the software is covered, with increased emphasis in this edition on advanced topics such as scripting, databases, and the design of site interaction. The creation of effective interaction is featured throughout the book, as are the principles of effective communication.

The "Front and Center" area of each chapter is used to interject the authors' real-world experiences and provide that extra piece of knowledge that will help you see the whole picture. They also attempt to have a little fun in this section, showing the personal side to the product they have spent so much time with.

In addition to some sample files and source code from the book, the CD-ROM contains: supplemental FrontPage software (a $100 value!), Internet marketing service trials from a top Internet marketing firm worth $54.95, several popular FrontPage add-ins, including one from Jimco Add-ins called SnipView available exclusively to readers of this book, and more!

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From the Back Cover

This book captures the reality of designing Web sites with FrontPage today. The emphasis is on how to design professional looking sites, how to keep them current with effective content management techniques, and how to do both while working toward the crucial goals of strong communication and interaction.

The Designing section of the book takes you through all of FrontPage's features, which is of great value, whether you're a beginning or advanced user. Everything about the software is covered, with increased emphasis in this edition on advanced topics such as scripting, databases, and the design of site interaction. The creation of effective interaction is featured throughout the book, as are the principles of effective communication. The next section, FrontPage Scenarios, takes you stage-by-stage through the design of specific sites, ranging from personal sites to creating and managing a corporate intranet.

The accompanying CD provides a FREE copy of Woody's Office Power Pack (WOPR)--the #1 enhancement to Office. This software sells for $49.99 but you get it for free here--no strings attached.

About the Author

Jim Cheshire is the owner of Jimco Add-ins, the Internet's number one resource for FrontPage add-ins. Jim has been featured in numerous computer publications for his contribution to the FrontPage community, including PC Magazine. Jim has also been a contributor to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) and has written an occasional newspaper column on computer topics.

Over the past five years, Jim has worked on the FrontPage team and the ASP.NET team at Microsoft, where he is currently employed. He has no official involvement in FrontPage, but still has a fond place for it in his heart.

You can contact Jim by visiting his Web site at http://www.jimcoaddins.com or by emailing him at [e-mail].

Paul Colligan is the Webmaster of FrontPage World, the Internet's most visited site about Microsoft FrontPage (http://www.frontpageworld.com). The traffic FrontPage World sees allows Paul to interact with tens of thousands of FrontPage users a month to understand their needs in working with the product. Paul writes a number of FrontPage-related newsletters and has coauthored numerous other books on FrontPage. Paul was awarded MVP status from Microsoft in 2002.

He is also a popular presenter on Internet technology topics and frequently speaks online, on the air, and before audiences about his passions. He has presented at events around the country that include Internet World, Linux World, Commission Junction University, and Microsoft Tech-Ed.

Mr. Colligan has played a key role in the launch of dozens of financially successful Web sites and Internet marketing strategies that have seen millions of visitors and millions of dollars in revenue. Previous clients have included InternetMCI, the Oregon Multimedia Alliance, Rubicon International, Microsoft, and the Electronic Boutique.

You can reach Paul in the FrontPageTalk Forum at http://www.frontpagetalk.com or by email at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 1080 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1ST edition (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789729547
• ISBN-13: 978-0789729545
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jim Cheshire is an expert on the Amazon Kindle and on Web design and programming. Jim has written a dozen books on these topics and also shares his passion and knowledge with readers via online columns and articles.

Jim works for Microsoft where he helps developers make the most of Microsoft technologies. When he's not working, Jim spends time enjoying his family and especially loves spending time outdoors.

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90 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but not meeting expectations, February 2, 2004

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John Kitchen "jfk9999" (Westborough, Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
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The other reviewers have done a fine job, and I do recommend the book, but my expectations were not completely met.

Firstly, it has a lot of repetition, which makes for a physically large book. Maybe this is good for learning for some, but I found it a little annoying.
Second, the examples are a little theoretical.
Finally the CDROM is a disappointment. Here is why

1. It includes "Woody's Office Power Pack 2003", which ONLY works with Office 2003, not XP or earlier. You have to pay for the earlier versions. No value to me, as I am an XP user.

2. The examples from the book are "buggy", and so far, I've not found them to work as advertised.

3. The so-called "software library" is only for trialware - 30 days max. The sort of thing you can download off the web anyway, so no added value here.

4. The graphics library is very small and limited when compared with other online sources - again, no added value

5. The remainder of the CDROM is simply advertising, with one valuable exception.

It has a complete copy of the book in PDF form, which is great for searching out references to subjects. Make sure you have the latest Adobe Reader. I would not bother to try reading the manual on my computer screen, but use Reader to find the right pages and go to the paper copy. But that's the only item of value that I have found on the CDROM.

I'm glad I have the book, but don't expect much from the CDROM. The claims of $ value on the CDROM are a little optimistic.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the only book you'll need, October 14, 2004

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This book is more of a presentation on what Microsoft FrontPage 2003 CAN do and less of a helpful book about HOW to use FrontPage. It's touted as the "the only FrontPage 2003 book you need" but a beginner like me would be better served by buying a step-by-step instruction book.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Books on learning FrontPage 2003, December 31, 2005

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Bill Zawlocki "BillZ" (Gig Harbor, WA) - See all my reviews
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I actually bought 3 books: Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Step-by-Step, Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Inside-Out, and Que Special Edition Using FrontPage 2003.

Step-by-step is a very useful starting point, but you'll soon run out of this book. By far, the best of the 3 is Que's Using FrontPage 2003 - it is excellent! FrontPage 2003 Inside-Out is good IF you're interested in Active Server Pages.

But all in all - if you want to buy just one I recommend Que Special Edition Using FrontPage 2003. The format lets you learn by solving problems that you run into. For example, you want find out about Banners, the book not only answers your questions but gives you the background and advise on using the feature. And the author is very candid about suggesting when to use and NOT use a particular feature. The authors obviously have used the product for real-world web sites and really wanted to share their experiences and knowledge.