Website Creation Guide

By Manas Sharma

Step 1: Plan Your Website

Start by defining the purpose and goals of your website. Identify your target audience and plan the structure and content accordingly.

Step 2: Design and Layout

Create a visual design and layout for your website. Use tools like design software to plan the placement of elements and overall look.

Step 3: Develop and Code

Start coding your website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You can make an appealing website without JavaScript too (if you don't know JavaScript). Structure your content, apply styles, and add interactivity as needed.

Essential HTML Tags

<!DOCTYPE>

Not a tag but a declaration that tells the browser about the document type. It specifies the HTML version so browsers can display pages correctly.

<!DOCTYPE html>

<html></html>

Defines the document as a web page. Contains all HTML elements except the DOCTYPE declaration.

<html> Your Content </html>

Complete HTML Example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>My Page Title</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>My First Heading</h1>
  <p>My first paragraph</p>
</body>
</html>

Learning About CSS

Linking CSS to HTML

To link a CSS file with HTML:

  1. Go to the header section of your HTML file
  2. Add this code: <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
  3. Name your CSS file "styles.css"
  4. Save the changes

Note: Making separate files for HTML and CSS is more convenient and easier to maintain.

CSS Structure

CSS structure diagram

Selector

The HTML element name at the start of the ruleset

Declaration

A single rule like color: red;

Learn More About CSS

Step 4: Test and Launch

Thoroughly test your website for compatibility, responsiveness, and functionality. Make necessary adjustments before launching it to the public.

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