Indy online for webmasters

Use this image to link to us.
Then submit your URL here to
be listed on our links page.
The more links you have on
other websites, the higher you
search engine ranking.

Right click on the image,
then click "save picture as..."

Sample HP HHO Store search box

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Useful codes:

No underline in hyperlinks:

Add the yellow text in between
<A and HREF=
with a space on both sides of the
yellow text.

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"Book mark this site"
javascript:

LANGUAGE="JavaScript">
var txt = "Bookmark this site!";
var url = "http://www.yoursite.com";
var who = "yoursite.com";

var ver = navigator.appName;
var num =
parseInt(navigator.appVersion);
if ((ver == "Microsoft Internet
Explorer")&&(num >= 4)) {
document.write('<A
HREF="javascript:window.external.
AddFavorite(url,who);" ');
document.write('onMouseOver="
window.status=');
document.write("txt; return true ");
document.write('"onMouseOut="
window.status=');
document.write("' '; return true ");
document.write('">'+ txt + '</a>');
}else{
txt += " (Ctrl+D)";
document.write(txt);
}
</script>

Back to the Basics: How to Build Your own Website

Internet. Using web designing and development tools they create various websites hoping
that they will soon be among some of the most popular searches pursued online. Still, not
even half of them have the faintest idea about how to create a truly great website that will
generate both traffic (meaning visitors to the website) and also a handsome profit.

First of all, before you decide to build a website take a moment and consider what kind of
website you want to create. No matter if you go for a static or dynamic content, you have to
make sure that your content is attractive and up-to-date. There are so many sites out there
that you have to find your own special niche in order to become well known.

After you consider what kind of website is the most suitable for you and you choose carefully
your content, you might find it useful to use the Internet and search for web page
development tools. There are five programs that can help you: HTML editor, JavaScript,
PHP, MySQL and one that has the ability to incorporate them all, Dreamweaver. These will
be presented in the following lines, along with all their features and recommended uses.

Consider the attitude you want your website to display. If you are creating a social or
personal website, then you may go for the informal, casual style. On the other hand, if you
want to develop a website for your company, you have to be as professional and serious as
possible. Use plenty of graphics, animations and even music. There are a multitude of
fonts and site navigation software that you can use, so don’t be hasty in your decisions. The
building of a website takes a lot of time and effort, so stick with the project and you will be
amazed with the final results.

A HTML editor can help you construct your website in no time. By using this program, you
will have the ability to introduce images and various graphic elements into a document and
even produce links to other pages on the web. HTML editors are widely used, especially
when it comes to the creation of hyperlinks. The publishing of the web page on the Internet
is perhaps the simplest thing to do, but don’t think that the journey has stopped. You still
have to promote your website and attract visitors to your website.

Now, let’s see how PHP can help you in the website building process. It is a server-side
scripting language that has the ability to extract information from a database and then insert
it into a web page. It’s kind of cool, isn’t it? It can help you produce what is known as
dynamic web pages, meaning pages that change content after the interaction with users.
The latest version of PHP provides enhanced support for MySQL, another program that may
help you with the website building. You will discover that dynamic content can be easily
implemented with the help of those two. MySQL functions as a server and grants you
access to a multitude of website databases. This way you can enrich your website and
make sure that you become quite popular.

Then, there is JavaScript, another scripting language that if often used for website
development and building in general. It can help you introduce dynamic content into your
website, having particular features for HTML pages and multiple recommendations of
usage. It is used for opening new windows and controlling their size, position and visibility
of toolbar, plus to change images or graphic animations with mouse movements, having
the sole purpose to attract the attention of the website visitor. JavaScript helps website to
respond promptly and it is a far more advanced program than HTML.

You have read about typical programs that you can use to create a website. Still,
Dreamweaver is the perfect program that you should consider first and foremost. When it
comes to website development, it is the ultimate tool that you can use. If the original version
offered support mostly for HTML editors, today’s modern versions provide support for
forward-looking website tools such as JavaScript and many more. You can use a wide
variety of parameters and various templatization features, making sure that you create a
website that will surely attract visitors.

Now, there are a couple of things that you must know about websites before you decide to
make up your own. Do you want your website to have static or dynamic content? Static
websites are made using HTML editors, Dreamweaver development tools or template
based editors. The lasts are perhaps the most indicated for beginners as they don’t require
any HTML knowledge whatsoever. Still, the process of creating a website requires a lot of
knowledge so take your time and browse the Internet in search for information.

What you have to keep in mind is that the content of your website makes all the difference. If
you know how to implement high-quality content, full of useful information, you will surely be
visited and your popularity will rise. The design is just as important, but always bear in mind
that a fresh content is crucial for survival. Update your website and make sure that you have
a positive online presence. Choose a purpose for every page of your website and present
different topics. Variety is another detail you have to keep in mind as people tend to get
bored with regular websites.

Building a website requires of course a computer, access to the Internet (broadband if
possible) and a web page construction tool, such as an HTML editor. Still, you must be sure
of the kind of website you want to create and read all about how to design, develop and
publish your website on the Internet. You do not have to worry excessively and purchase all
the software packages you find on the Internet. There are plenty of programs out there and
they can all help you. It is very hard to describe all there is to know about website building in
a couple of lines, so be sure to check the Internet and its available resources for further
information. Take advantage of the many programs that are out there and especially of their
tutorials. The basics remain the same: HTML editor, content and hyperlinks. Keep in mind
these words and you will do just fine.

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