Making Websites Win

Making Websites Win
Author: Karl Blanks
Publisher: Conversion Rate Experts
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781544500539

Most websites lose. Almost all of them. Many never make a profit. Others are successful at first, and then get crushed by competitors. This book is about how to buck the trend--to make websites that customers love and that are outrageously profitable. The methodology is based on the authors' award-winning work growing many of the world's biggest web companies--plus hundreds of smaller, market-leading companies in over eighty different industries. In this book, you'll get What successful web businesses do differently (and others get wrong) How to easily identify your website's biggest opportunities A treasure trove of proven solutions for growing businesses Discover how to grow your profits--by making winning websites that people love.

Build Your Own Website

Build Your Own Website
Author: Nate Cooper
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593275226

Build Your Own Website is a fun, illustrated introduction to the basics of creating a website. Join Kim and her little dog Tofu as she learns HTML, the language of web pages, and CSS, the language used to style web pages, from the Web Guru and Glinda, the Good Witch of CSS. Once she figures out the basics, Kim travels to WordPress City to build her first website, with Wendy, the WordPress Maven, at her side. They take control of WordPress® themes, install useful plugins, and more. As you follow along, you’ll learn how to: –Use HTML tags –Make your site shine with CSS –Customize WordPress to fit your needs –Choose a company to host your site and get advice on picking a good domain name The patient, step-by-step advice you’ll find in Build Your Own Website will help you get your website up and running in no time. Stop dreaming of your perfect website and start making it!

Create Your Own Website

Create Your Own Website
Author: Scott Mitchell
Publisher: Sams Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2006
Genre: Web site development
ISBN: 0672328267

If you, like millions of other people, have ever dreamed of creating your own website but haven't actually done so because you think it will be too difficult, think again. Chances are, you already have all the skills you need to create a website andCreate Your Own Website, Second Editionwill show you how to use them. Walk through the entire website building process, from registering a domain name to uploading web pages, with the author at your side. Specifically, you will learn how to create: A family website A hobby website An eBay storefront A blog An image sharing directory If you can use a word processor, you can create your own website with what you already know and the help of this book!

HTML and CSS

HTML and CSS
Author: Jon Duckett
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2011-11-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118008189

Jon Duckett’s best-selling, full color introduction to HTML and CSS—making complex topics simple, accessible, and fun! Learn HTML and CSS from the book that has inspired hundreds of thousands of beginner-to-intermediate coders. Professional web designers, developers, and programmers as well as new learners are looking to amp up their web design skills at work and expand their personal development—yet finding the right resources online can be overwhelming. Take a confident step in the right direction by choosing the simplicity of HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites by veteran web developer and programmer Jon Duckett. Widely regarded for setting a new standard for those looking to learn and master web development through his inventive teaching format, Jon Duckett has helped global brands like Philips, Nike, and Xerox create innovative digital solutions, designing and delivering web and mobile projects with impact and the customer at the forefront. In HTML & CSS, Duckett shares his real-world insights in a unique and highly visual style: Introduces HTML and CSS in a way that makes them accessible to everyone―from students to freelancers, and developers, programmers, marketers, social media managers, and more Combines full-color design graphics and engaging photography to explain the topics in an in-depth yet straightforward manner Provides an efficient and user-friendly structure that allows readers to progress through the chapters in a self-paced format Is perfect for anyone looking to update a content management system, run an e-commerce store, or redesign a website using popular web development tools HTML & CSS is well-written and readable, providing organized instruction in ways that other online courses, tutorials, and books have yet to replicate. For readers seeking a comprehensive yet concise guide to HTML and CSS, look no further than this one-of-a-kind guide. HTML & CSS is also available as part of two hardcover and paperback sets depending on your web design and development needs: Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery Set Paperback: 9781118907443 Hardcover: 9781119038634 Front-End Back-End Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL Set Paperback: 9781119813095 Hardcover: 9781119813088

How to Design Websites

How to Design Websites
Author: Alan Pipes
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10-26
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781856697392

There are books on the nuts and bolts of web design and there are books about website aesthetics, showcasing examples of good design. How to Design Websites contains the essentials of both, addressing the skillsets required to produce websites that are functional and elegant but from a graphic designer s perspective. It demonstrates that you can design a working website in minutes without the need for expensive programs. Chapters include Code, Layout, Text and Typography, and Images and Colour Schemes. Useful tips and tricks panels are included, as well as step-by-step projects such as how to produce a portfolio site that will be of interest to design students and to graduates of all disciplines. Inspirational Trailblazer case studies showcase the best of contemporary designers and their work. Blogs, Facebook, Flickr and HTML5, and new ways of using the web, such as mobile phones and netbooks, are also discussed.

Making Library Websites Accessible

Making Library Websites Accessible
Author: Laura Francabandera
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2018-05-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1538108232

Every person has the right to access information and the right to succeed, regardless of their capabilities or the challenges they face. These challenges can be even more difficult when accessing information online. Libraries often adopt new web technologies in an effort to quickly and widely promote information access and education, but they must always be aware that not all patrons are able to access those technologies in the same manner and at the same level. Making Library Websites Accessible provides practical information on web accessibility, specific to the processes and concerns of libraries. It includes the basics of web accessibility standards, laws and regulations, as well as accessibility testing templates. Features include: Real-life scenarios Checklists for accessibility testing Accessibility testing forms Guidelines for negotiations with library vendors

Make Your Website Sell

Make Your Website Sell
Author: Jed Wylie
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Consumer behavior
ISBN: 9814382604

Statistics amply demonstrate that most web owners don't understand the fundamental principles of running and marketing a website. But at a time when your website is rapidly becoming a fundamental sales channel, no business (large or small) can afford to get this wrong for much longer. This practical and sales-oriented book aims to resolve two simple problems most web owners face: how to get a website built well and then how to market the site in order to generate sales. The author presents a non-technical, easy-to-implement blueprint to help any business achieve online sales success. Starting with choosing the right web developer, to understanding the key principles of web marketing, to getting long lasting traffic, to writing compelling online copy, to more advanced marketing strategies and analytics, this book will make a lasting difference to a company's web-based sales.

Presentation Zen

Presentation Zen
Author: Garr Reynolds
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2009-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0321601890

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

How to Make a Free Website

How to Make a Free Website
Author: M. Usman
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2016-02-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 131004158X

Table of Contents Preface Chapter # 1: Why You Need To Have a Website Everyone is Online Cheap Advertising Let Your Skills Be Discovered Make Money Share Valuable Tips to Change the World Share Your Life Chapter # 2: Pros and Cons of Free Websites Pros of Free Websites Free Domain Name Free Storage Free Website Builder Monetization Cons of Free Websites Unattractive Domain Names Limited Storage Space You Can Lose Your Website No Additional Features Lack of Trust Ads on Your Website Chapter # 3: Free Website Providers Compared Weebly Drag and Drop Website Builder Easy to Use Difficult to Migrate Unattractive Themes Jimdo Easy to Use A Selection of Themes Ads with Free Plan WordPress Lots of themes to choose from Versatile and Customizable Has a Learning Curve You Pay for Advanced Features Wix Customizable Easy to Use Ads on the Free Plan Blogger Easy to Get Started Does Not Contain a Lot of Templates Make Money Chapter # 4: Signing up for a Website Easy to remember It must be short Must be meaningful Avoid hyphens and numbers Chapter # 5: Tips for Creating Great Content Have an attractive heading Add Value Update Regularly Make it Engaging Content should be scannable Make sure your content is accurate Chapter # 6: Introduction to SEO The Importance of SEO It improves your rankings Cost effective Improves your website's friendliness How to Do Basic SEO Use Keywords Strategically Add keywords to images Have inbound links Link to external websites Update Regularly Make it easy to navigate Don't buy links Chapter # 7: How to Promote Your Website Guest blogging Social Media Use Forums Tell it to friends Share free stuff Conclusion References Author Bio Publisher Preface Decades ago, it was only big companies that could afford to have websites. Fast forward to today, and an average Joe can have one running in minutes. There are now a lot of companies providing website services, driving costs down on the part of consumers. Making it even better, some of these companies are generous enough to let you have a website without paying anything. However, it's not everyone who knows how to get a free website. Besides, having a lot of companies that provide the same thing can leave you confused and not knowing which one to choose. Actually, if you are not careful, you can end up paying a high price for something that was advertised as free. This book will act as your guide to getting a free website. But, as you may know, free usually comes at a cost. So, we will look at the pros and cons of going down this road. I will then show you how easy it can be to set up a free website. But, since a website will do nothing on its own, I will also give you tips on how you can increase traffic with great content, SEO, and other methods. I'm sure you will find this book useful,so without wasting any more time, let's get started, because a free website awaits you.