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The bestselling guide to building a knockout Web site, newlyupdatedAn effective Web site is the key to success for every venturefrom class reunions to major corporations. And since Web technologychanges rapidly, Building a Web Site For Dummies, 4thEdition is fully updated for the cutting-edge tools andtrends.If you need to build and maintain a Web site, even if yourexperience is severely limited, this book makes it easy and fun.You'll learn to plan, design, create, launch, and maintain yoursite using the most up-to-date tools.* A quality Web presence is essential in today's marketplace, andmany individuals charged with creating one are unaware of thechallenges* This guide gives novice Web designers the tools and know-how toplan, design, and build effective Web sites* Provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to site-building, includingcoverage of HTML, WYSIWYG construction software, CSS, andnavigation plans* Shows how to spruce up your site with topnotch graphics, videoand great content* Guides you through getting your site online, promoting it, andeven making money from itBuilding a Web Site For Dummies, 4th Edition is the toolevery first-time Web designer needs to build a professional-lookingsite.

Introduction 1Part I: Building Your First Web Site 7Chapter 1: Planning for Good Site Design 9Chapter 2: Creating a Web Page with Basic HTML Tags 17Chapter 3: Arranging Your Text with Tables and Other Advanced Tags 31Chapter 4: Working with WYSIWYG 47Chapter 5: Letting the World In: Choosing a Host and Domain Name 59Part II: Building Better Web Pages 71Chapter 6: Using Cascading Style Sheets 73Chapter 7: Adding Images 95Chapter 8: Adding Forms 117Part III: Adding Frills and Fancy Stuff 145Chapter 9: Exploring JavaScript and DHTML 147Chapter 10: Adding Image-Based Buttons and Image Maps 169Chapter 11: Web Sights and Sounds 183Chapter 12: Adding a Blog 199Part IV: Making Money 211Chapter 13: Attracting an Audience: Publicizing Your Site 213Chapter 14: Designing for Internet Commerce 231Chapter 15: Checking Out Online Payment Methods 253Part V: The Part of Tens 273Chapter 16: Ten Great Web Sites to Get Advice 275Chapter 17: Ten Fabulous Tools for E-Commerce 285Chapter 18: Ten More Great Add-Ins 297Glossary 307Index 325