Do-It-Yourself Website Development

Learn to build a website from scratch! This course guides you through the process of creating a custom website using HTML and CSS, giving you complete control over your site's design and functionality – no templates here!

You'll gain a strong foundation in the core languages of web development. While this isn't a path to becoming a professional web developer, you will master the essentials of HTML for structuring content and CSS for styling, empowering you to create a unique online presence. Perfect for individuals wanting to build simple websites for personal use or for small projects.

What you'll learn:

• HTML Fundamentals: Understand the essential structure of HTML and how to organize your website's content effectively.
• CSS Styling: Learn to style your website with CSS, focusing on readability and visual appeal. You'll master techniques for customizing fonts and text.
• Content Integration: Add images, embed videos, and integrate maps and other third-party content seamlessly.
• Navigation & Linking: Create internal and external links to connect pages and resources.
• Layout & Structure: Build effective layouts using lists and tables.
• Website Setup: Set up a plain text editor for efficient web development.
• Domain & Hosting: Register your website domain name and set up a web hosting service – we'll guide you through the process!
• Deployment: Upload your site and take it live on the web!
• Website Structure: Learn the fundamental structure of an HTML document.

No special software required! We'll use free tools and provide clear instructions for setup. The only cost is an affordable web hosting plan.

By the end of this course, you'll have a custom website built by you, live and accessible to the world! This course provides a solid base for further exploration of web development if you choose to pursue it.