When making your own website, it is important that you have an understanding of the different types of files you will be working with and what they are. In this lesson, I will introduce the common file types to you. First off, realize that your website is going to be made up of files. These files are no different than the files you have sitting on your hard...

One of the prerequisites for having your own website is having a place to PUT your website. This is what a web host is. It is simply a computer which has been set up to deliver content to Internet visitors on request. Choosing a web host can be a daunting task – especially if you are new to all of this. Even seasoned website veterans can find themselves...

OK, before we get going with creating your own website, there are a few things to think about and gather together. An Idea Before creating your own website, you need to have some idea of exactly what you are trying to do with it and what you would like to accomplish. You can consult the Reasons To Have a Website lesson in this course for more information on the...

Before we begin in earnest, let’s talk about why you might want to have a website. There are a lot of different types of sites out there and the great part about the internet, in general, is that it is a free medium to do with what you want. Some of the common things people do on their websites today are: [hidepost=1]A Company Website. More and more...

I have been working online for almost 10 years now. I have been familiar with the internet since before the concept of a website really existed. Back in those days, there was no such thing as a www or a dot-com. You connected to what was called a Bulletin Board System (BBS) and you did so using a phone number. You would literally dial a phone number to connect...