Learn HTML
So, you want to build your own website, but don't know where to start? Take a look at some basic components of html below. Do not worry for I shall go in-depth into the topics to the point where you WILL understand what I am talking about. Examples shall be provided as well.
What is HTML?
Finding a site provider
Getting started on a web site
Basic HTML
Text
Links
Tables
Frames
Forms
Images
Multimedia
CSS
Javascript
Tag Glossary
"What is HTML?", you ask. Well, it's full name is HyperText Markup Language and it's a basic language used to build websites. To begin working on html, you'll need a text editor. That's simple. You can begin building an html page on a simple typing program such a Notepad or Wordpad. Notepad and Wordpad should be available on most computers. I do not recommend Microsoft Word because it doesn't allow you to save the file using the .html extension. Once you open notepad, you can begin typing. Generally, I would recommend making a text backup file and an html file. If this is too confusing for you, it'll make more sense when I'm through. HTML is made up of html tags. If you've ever looked at the source code of a website, you see tags such as <HTML> and </HTML>. Anyhow, you will realize that html is simply composed of these tags though there is a multitude of different tags.
Now that you've decided to build a site and have some insight, it's time to look around for a place to start building. There are many free site hosters for you guys who don't have the money to pay for your own domain (www.yourname.com) or for you guys who aren't sure that this is what you want to do in life. Anyhow here are some links for free website hosters but do keep in mind they have popups and other such annoying things.
Angelfire
Tripod
GeoCities
Host Department
Now that you've signed up for a site hoster, it's time to begin making your site. Please scroll back up and click on Basic HTML to start.