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This guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts of web development. Learn about essential protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP, as well as the role of HTML in creating web pages. Understand the importance of planning your website, whether for business or personal interests, and how to choose a suitable domain name. Dive into the tools needed for development like web and FTP packages, and get practical tips on designing your site effectively. Your journey to building a successful website starts here!
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Creating your ownWebsite Part 1 – Planning the Site
Understanding the Web HTTP URL HTTPS FTP HTML
DON’T PANIC!
HTTP URL HTTPS FTP HTML
HTTProtocol URLocator HTTPSecure FTProtocol HTMLanguage
Client-Server URL Universal Resource Locator
Planning a Website WHY? • Business • Hobbies • Politics • Why Not!
What do we Need? • PC • Host • Web Package • FTP Package • Pen and Paper
What’s in a Name! ICANN -Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers • .CO.UK • .COM • .ORG • .GOV • .BIZ • WWW.PenarthComputerclub.co.uk
Sub Domains Howard.penarthcomputerclub.co.uk Mike.penarthcomputerclub.co.uk Chris.penarthcomputerclub.co.uk Chair.penarthcomputerclub.co.uk
Next Step Building your own Web Page!
Do’s • Think About Your Target Audience. • Use Good Sites as Models. • Get Permissions for Content. • Use Links to Outside Sites • Use Graphics and Multimedia • Think Before you create • Ask for feedback. • Update Your Site.
Don’ts • Inadvertently limit your audience. • Abuse Netiquette. • ‘Borrow’ content without asking. • Abuse graphics and Multimedia. • Forget the basics. • Make your site hard to navigate. • Be afraid to find out more.
Next Steps! • Download and Install the Nvu Software. • Download and Install core FTP • Plan • Plan Some More • Have a go! • Open Nvu. Write some text! Save the page to desktop! Double Click on the saved file!