HTML Tutorials...
The Basics of Creating a Simple Web Page
Note: This page was developed for those who
need some additional training in how to create a simple Web page prior
to attending a Search Engine Academy Workshop.
In order to position Web pages in the search engines, you need to know
how to create a very simple Web page. You're probably not going to be
designing complete Web sites yourself, but you will be designing
gateway, or information, pages. Also, you'll need to know how to make
changes to simple Web page, how to use a software program for making
those changes, and how to add tags that can help boost your rankings.
Here's something crucial to keep in mind. The closer to the top of the
page that your important keywords are, the more relevant your Web page
will be to the engines. The more relevant the page is for that keyword
search, the better your rankings will be. Therefore, you need to
remember how important it is to bring all keyword-containing text and
tags to the top of the page.
Try to complete assignments #1, #2, and #3 below. If you have time, work
on some of the other assignments, but make sure you finish those three
assignments first.
After completing the tutorials, you can always refer back to them for
more information.
Assignment #1: (important to do)
Purchase a software program for creating simple Web pages. We recommend
Expression Web, because it allows you to create Web pages by using a
program that operates very similarly to Word. If you know how to use
Word, you basically will know how to use Expression Web. If you already
have another software program, that's fine.
You can purchase Expression Web in almost any office supply or software
store. Which ones are good? Adobe GoLive and Dreamweaver are also very
popular programs for creating Web pages. However, they aren't as easy to
use as Expression Web. We highly recommend FrontPage for ANYONE, but
especially for those who have never created a simple Web page.
Assignment #2: (important to do)
Take the HTML 4 Rookies Tutorial at this URL:
http://htmlprimer.com
Assignment #3: (important to do)
Find out what FTP program you have. What is FTP? FTP stands for File
Transfer Protocol, which is a method for downloading and uploading files
to and from an Internet site. In other words, an FTP program allows you
to transfer files over the Internet. After you work on your Web pages,
you'll need to FTP the pages and graphics to your server. Then, you'll
be able to view the pages on the Web.
Try to spend some time playing with your FTP program.
