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How to Make a Web Site: The Complete Beginner's Guide


Last week we taught you how to make a web site from start to finish, including finding a reliable web host to host your site. Here's the complete guide so you have access to all the lessons in one convenient location.

How to Make a Web Site Part I: Understanding and Writing HTML

The first thing you need to learn when making a web site is basic HTML, and that's what this lesson will teach you.

How to Make a Web Site Part II: Styling and CSS

Once you've got basic HTML down, it's time to learn styling and CSS so you can make your HTML look the way you want it. This lesson covers the basics.

How to Make a Web Site Part III: A Site from Start to Finish

Now that you've got basic HTML and CSS down, we'll take you through the process of creating a site from start to finish.

Lifehacker Night School Part IV: Choosing a Host and Launching Your Site

Now that you know how to make a site, you need to get it online so everyone can see it. Here's a look at choosing a web host and getting your site online.

How to Make a Web Site Part V: Additional Resources

Before we let you go, here are some additional resources to help you keep learning and make your web sites great.

Also, if you want all of the text from these lessons in one convenient PDF, you can download one here.


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