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One advantage of using a program like Dreamweaver – as opposed to a simple text editor – is that it has some built-in functions that make complicated web page effects quite simple to implement. In this section you learn about image maps, Library items, and templates. Image Maps Sometimes, you will want to create a web page that uses an image that allows people to click on a region and be taken to a different page. There are two ways to do this. The first is simply to cut your image into small pieces Read more [...]

Many different programs let you create and edit web pages. They offer some advantages over coding pages in HTML: They let you place photos and text exactly where you want them to go. They let you see what your pages will look like as you edit them. They apply a uniform look to all your site’s pages. Some programs offer better options for color, style and overall look. Look at the Buying Software section to see some recommendations. This tutorial was created using Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Read more [...]

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Logo design is critical for more than just your website. It will be used on business cards and promotional material, in presentations, in newspaper articles and videos. You want something that remains recognizable even at a distance or at a small size. Types There are three types of logos: photo-like or illustrative, graphical or iconic, and text-based. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. For web use, many photo designs become muddy or hard to comphrehend at small sizes. They also tend to Read more [...]

The roots of a successful Web design come from the color choices you make. Color is crucial in creating an optimal user experience. Proper use of colors can even be required under some accessibility guidelines for the visually impaired. Earlier, you read about the difficulty of designing for specific-sized monitors or with using fonts. Colors also have their own set of challenges. Web Palette The good news is that, at this point, almost no computer is still stuck with a limited color palette Read more [...]

After more than a decade’s experience and several significant studies about how people read web pages, web designers have developed several tips for good site design. Here are some basic elements you should consider when creating a page. Navigation Bars You should keep a few links to your most popular site sections at the top of your pages. Many designers now recommend against a lengthy navigation bar on the right- or left-hand side of interior pages, because research shows that users tend to skip Read more [...]

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