If you already have a web site residing somewhere, on the utoledo domain and need to "copy" the site to your new domain you need to "rip" the site. Get information and resources for ripping your site.
There are plenty of ways to design the pages for a web site. These pages are coded in a simple language called HTML. You can either hard-code your pages, that is, write the actual code for the pages. Or you can choose to use an HTML Editor / WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Editor. You can also choose to pay a web designer to design your page for you.
An HTML Editor such as Homespace assists you in writing your HTML code by suggesting the codes as you are writing them as well as alerting you to syntax (the rules associated with HTML) issues. A lot of HTML Editors also allow you to easily preview your pages as you are coding them in either a split-screen view, or in a tabular view. Some HTML Editors are also considered WYSIWYG Editors.
A WYSIWYG Editor allows you to manipulate the text and graphical elements of the page in a way that you do not HAVE to know any HTML coding to design a page. These are normally simple to use for even a beginner to create a basic page as most of the manipulation is done in familiar buttons like you would find in Microsoft Word. Some of the popular WYSIWYG editors currently are Dreamweaver and Microsoft FrontPage.
Two very important things drive the success of your webpage in its ability to convey your message. The first is content, and the second is graphics(photos). A well designed and graphically enhanced website will assist in guiding your users smoothly through your content. Users will also stay longer to a site that is visually appealing. A program like Adobe Photoshop is considered the best in the industry for Photo Manipulation and Design. However, it can be a costly program. Look for other alternatives that are rich in features. One free photo manipulation program that is free and feature rich is known as GIMP and more information on that can be found on the GIMP Website.
Note: Having a basic understanding of HTML will go a long way in designing a great page even when using a WYSIWYG Editor. Also a knowledge of HTML looks good on a resume, as well, it may have benefit for you in future endeavors such as class projects.
Once you have designed your site, now you can Upload your site.
HTML Tutorials/Primers
Free HTML Editors
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