Learning HTML
- Getting started...
- Do not use a WYSIWYG webpage writing program. When you are just starting out, you shouldn't fall into the bad habit of trusting their output. If you start using a text editor, you will know exactly what you are putting on your pages and understand what to change when you feel the need. This site was first made using a webpage program and I was totally lost when something didn't work.
- W3Schools and PageResource are wonderful places to start learning HTML and CSS.
- While you are learning HTML, learn CSS as well. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is depreciating formatting elements and attributes. A good understanding of CSS will also make coding your sites faster. Keeping up with the latest technology is key. It is a pain to have to recode a page. I am still agonizing over my pages with old code.
- When you are finally ready to write your site, it is suggested that you first get some paper and a pencil and draw out what you want your site, and the pages therin, to look like in a general sort of way. This way you will have a guide, and your coding will go a lot faster. I did it that way when rebuilding this site from the ground up. I was able to code my site in less time with those drawings as a reference.
- If you are not having fun, take a break from learning code or coding your site, as it might show on your site. The more fun you are having, the more fun your users will have.
- If you have questions, WXCity Forum is a great place to get them answered. This site was built with the help of a lot of people in there.
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