OK, it is now time to start actually creating a webpage. In this lesson, I am going to introduce you to HTML. In the following lessons, we will get into specific areas of HTML.

HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. An HTML file is just a text file which contains small “markup tags”. A markup tag is a small little bunch of text which tells the web browser how to display things on a website. And HTML file must have an HTM or HTML file extension, and that file can be created in any simple text editor. HTML is NOT a programming language.

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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 drive. Whether you have Word documents saved, Excel spreadsheets, photos or any other type of file, they are all just files. The only difference is that the files for your website will be sitting on your web server rather than your own computer. Files come in different types, designated by the filename extension (the 3 or 4 letter extension after the period in a filename).

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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 having a difficult time differentiating between hosts because of the similarity between them and the fact that almost all of them say the same thing. In this lesson, we will go through the basics of what a web host will offer you and lead you through the terminology. I’ll also give you a big list of things to watch for when shopping for a home for your website.

Web Hosting Terminology

Most web host packages boast the same features in differing levels. Here is a basic rundown:

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