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The Visual Learner's Guide to Managing Web Projects (Books24x7)

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Finally, an HTML workbook that is clear, fun and eminently useful for people who not only want to learn the code, but to understand WHY the tag creates the look. After working with HTML editors and page creating programs, and becoming very frustrated because these programs don't always do what I want, I thought it would be fun to try to create a web site that looks sophisticated and learn the language at the same time. Well, I did it following the step-by-step instructions of this wonderful book. Each section has a minimum of text, clear examples, short exercises and quiz questions to reassure you that you actually know what you're doing, and it's all so simple! Anyone with interest and a little patience can easily create a well-designed web site with tables, graphics, and even forms. Useful additional files are freely available on the Visibooks web site. I recommend this book to the novice as well as the more experienced web page designer-to anyone interested in mastering the basics of HTML while understanding what they're doing!

I found this book a great resource for communicating with clients that have no clue about IT development as well as a refresher in the right way to plan and execute website developmnet that is often rushed and overlooked.

It is a good reminder of how to alter one's language when working with non-technical clients as well as explain what to expect. It gives an easy to understand overview of the steps in the process to create a website so that everyone is on the same page (no pun intended).

It is well worth having in one's library!

I really loved this book, especially since I'm new to Web development. I am a "visual learner," and I appreciate text that's adapted to my style. Good book!

As a visual learner, this book is exactly what I was looking for in teaching me how to build a web site. It is clear and easy to follow with helpful illustrations and a checklist to help users along the way. Anyone trying to develop a user friendly and efficient web page should be pleased with this book.

I have read through Mr. Charuhas' "Visual Learner's Guide to Managing Web Projects" several times. It is a most excellent resource. Having built several sites prior to reading the Guide, I know the frustration of not wisely planning ahead. Mr. Charuhas takes the reader through the necessary steps of preparing to build a web site: define the audience, purpose and success criteria; create a blue print and work plan; etc. We are then instructed in how to build and maintain the site, the author suggesting various software packages to make our efforts easier. Also included is a fictional scenario allowing the reader to observe the progress a web design team follows from conception to launch. Very inspiring! Finally, the book includes a check list so we may be assured that we have covered all the important steps in building our own site. An excellent and essential guide!

This book proved to be a valuable reference tool when developing a new web site for my company. It guides you through the process of building a web site step-by-step in a format that was easy to follow and understand. I particularly liked the book's use of case scenarios and project checklists, and its emphasis on practical advice. It has earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf!

This book is an excellent tool in attaining a firm foundation in managing web projects. Dividing the book up into five main topics ( Plan, Train, Organize, Build and Maintain ), gives the reader a great baseline from which to learn. It does an excellent job of thoroughly explaining each step of the process, and supporting the text with a graph or photo. I really like the last section of the book, which depicts a scenario of a made up web project. One gets to see the actual application of the concepts that had just been reviewed, in a real life situation. I truly believe this brings what ones learned to life and really reinforces each point convered. Again, the photographs in this section, along with the accompanying dialogue attached to each photograph, were the keys to brining it all together. A great book and an excellent choice if one is looking to manage a web project.

If you are planning to manage to build your small business web site with the help of your own staff, this may be the first book for the introduction to the subject. It may be the last if you decide not to get involved. There are lots of pictures, drawings, tables, windows in this book and very brief information is written down, definitely a visual book. There are base data given for the time to be allocated, costs involved and the description of core personnel for the in-house web building team. Team building and decision-making strategies are examined briefly. Major web building and graphics programs are compared. There is also a training program proposed for a green in-house web building team. An introductory web site plan and its implementation process is briefly explained. Some 30 odd pages are also spared for an in-house mock web project scenario that adds nothing to the content of the book but repetitions with half-empty pages. You may just skim through this book in order to have some vague idea about your in-house web site building project for your company. If you decide to proceed with the idea, you definitely need to look for other competent sources that cover this subject.