Creating a Website: the Missing Manual by Matthew Macdonald (2011, Paperback)

Think you need an army of skilled programmers to build a web site? Think again. With nothing more than an ordinary PC, some raw ambition, and this book, you'll learn how to create and maintain a professional-looking and visitor-friendly site that features components such as audio, video, and e-commerce capability. This Missing Manual gives you all the tools, techniques, and expert advice you need -- including when and how to adopt HTML5.

• Learn to create a site from start to finish with hands-on, guided instructions
• Control page design and layout with powerful style sheets
• Bring in cash with Google ads, affiliate programs, and a PayPal shopping cart
• Track site visitors and identify the pages they're checking out most often
• Build a community by adding online discussions and forums
• Create your own blog using a free blog-hosting service
• Find the right Web host and get a personalized Web address

Think you need an army of skilled programmers to build a website? Think again. With nothing more than an ordinary PC, some raw ambition, and this book, you’ll learn how to create and maintain a professional-looking, visitor-friendly site. This Missing Manual gives you all the tools, techniques, and expert advice you need.

• Plan your site. Create web pages by learning the basics of HTML and HTML5.
• Control page design with CSS. Format text, images, links, tables, and other elements.
• Attract visitors. Ensure that people can find your site through popular search engines.
• Build a community. Add forums, fresh content, and a feedback form to encourage repeat visits.
• Get smart. Use free tools to identify your site’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Create your own blog. Post your musings with a free blog-hosting service.
• Bring in cash. Host Google ads, sell Amazon’s wares, or push your own products.
• Add pizzazz. Include audio, video, interactive menus, and more.