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Tutorials
Every few weeks 'No-Lemons' will publish a web design tutorial or lesson. The content is based on a formal course run by 'No Lemons' which is used to introduce people to websites, website design, W3C, web standards, the World Wide Web and the Internet.
Pre-Requisites
Before reading and using these Web Design course notes you should have basic computing skills that include: 1) Able to create folders and files in Microsoft Windows. 2) Be familiar with the 'Save' and 'Save As' functions of Windows. 3) Use Notepad to enter text. 4) Copy and Paste text and images using either the mouse or keyboard.
Computing Resources
To complete the course you will need a standard PC running Windows (ideally XP or later). Notepad will be provided with your copy of Windows (accessible via the Accessories option). Dreamweaver is a commercial program used for website design. It is possible to obtain a 30-day evaluation or trial copy of the software from Adobe, the authors of the software. A USB memory stick (256Mb) is recommended as the storage media for the website, website pages, assets etc created during the course.
Throughout the course additional images and site content will be provided to enable you to construct the example site; a multi-page site with a 'flash' introduction page, intra-page links and links to other external websites via both text (the familar blue underlining) and images.
Aim of the course
The basic skills for producing a website can be learnt, and practise will improve your understanding. The aim of this series is to provide a clear understand of what is involved in designing websites and recommend some actions to avoid picking up bad habits.
Latest Tutorial - Lesson Six - Website Page Layout
Website Design Course - Introduction
Website Design Course - WebDesign - Lesson One - What is a Website?
Website Design Course - WebDesign - Lesson Two - Structure of a Web page
Website Design Course - WebDesign - Lesson Three - Adding attributes to a Web page
Website Design Course - WebDesign - Lesson Four - Websafe Colours
Website Design Course - WebDesign - Lesson Five - Website File Structures
The course consists of twenty lessons and if you have any comments please email us at comments, please note that we cannot answer any specific questions concerning website development, also the course content is supplied - as is - it is being provided free of charge but is Copyright.
Web Marketing (Part Two)
Part one of this series highlighted the importance of having a good website.
Equally important for small business is to have a consistent image. This does not mean spending two million pounds with a design consultancy. But having a decent logo design, clear strapline (see below) and message etc embodied in the website, business cards and stationary builds credibility and looks more professional … and need not be expensive.
A strapline is the short phrase that best describes your business. This could be your USP – unique selling point eg "24-hour mobile chiropractor - there to get you mobile."
And having a professionally printed postcard advertisement in your local library or shop should be complemented by a website in the same style, with the same message. This attention to detail shows that you take your business, and therefore your clients, seriously.
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