THE BASICS OF THE WEB Davison Web Design

Introduction to the Web Main Ideas The Internet is a worldwide network of hardware. The World Wide Web is part of the Internet. Web sites are divided into categories that meet particular needs. Key Terms Internet World Wide Web file Web browser Web site Web page home page

1.1 Introduction to the Web The Internet and the World Wide Web The Internet and the World Wide Web are not the same things. The Internet provides access to the World Wide Web. The information on the Web is stored in individual files. pp. 6-10

1.1 Introduction to the Web How the Web Works A Web browser displays Web sites. A Web site is made up of Web pages. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the code used to create Web pages. pp. 6-10

1.1 Introduction to the Web How the Web Works A home page is generally the first page a user sees when visiting a site. pp. 6-10

1.1 Introduction to the Web A Web browser translates the text-based HTML into a graphical Web page. Menu Navigation Buttons Viewing Area Title Bar Web Address How the Web Works pp. 6-10

1.1 Introduction to the Web Commercial sites  E-commerce sites  Corporate presence sites Portal sites Informational sites  News sites  Government sites  Public interest sites Educational sites  School and university sites  Tutorials and distance learning  Museums and other institutions Personal sites Types of Web Sites pp. 6-10

1.2 Elements of a Web Page Focus on Reading Main Ideas Web pages can be composed of many different elements: text, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks. Hyperlinks link Web pages together and help a user navigate through a Web site. Key Terms text graphics multimedia audio video animation hyperlink pp

1.2 Elements of a Web Page Text and Graphics Web designers use text and graphics to add interest to a Web site. The combination of text and graphics are the basics of a Web site. pp

1.2 Elements of a Web Page Multimedia Many Web sites have multimedia elements, such as graphics, text, audio, video, animation, and interactivity. pp

1.2 Elements of a Web Page Hyperlinks Hyperlinks can be a word, phrase, or graphic. There are three types of hyperlinks: Internal External Intrapage pp

1.3 Web Site Development Focus on Reading Main Ideas The Web site development process has five basic steps. There are three categories of Web site design. Specific skills are needed to develop and design Web sites. Key Terms interaction design information design presentation design Web author Web designer Web developer Webmaster pp

1.3 Web Site Development Step 1: Determine Purpose and Goals What are the site’s purpose and goals? What tools do you need to reach your goals? Who is your primary (target) audience? What kinds of hardware and software are visitors likely to use? The Web Site Development Process pp

1.3 Web Site Development The Web Site Development Process Step 2: Design and Develop a Web Site The design process can be divided into three categories: Interaction design Information design Presentation design interaction design Part of the Web site design process in which you determine how the user is likely to navigate through the site. (p. 16) information design Part of Web site design process in which you determine the content that will appear on each page. (p. 16) presentation design Part of Web site design process in which you determine the physical appearance of the site’s pages. (p. 16) pp

1.3 Web Site Development Step 3: Evaluate and Test a Web Site Make sure your hyperlinks work correctly. Use various browsers and different computers to view your site. Step 4: Implement a Web Site Publishing a Web site means copying it to a Web server. This process is often referred to as “going live.” Step 5: Maintain the Site Add, delete, and update content and pages. Check that links continue to work properly. The Web Site Development Process pp

GETTING STARTED WITH DREAMWEAVER What is Dreamweaver? Web design software for creating a Web page or a complex Web site What is a Web site? A group of related Web pages that are linked together and share a common interface and design

USING DREAMWEAVER TOOLS What does Dreamweaver offer? Design tools that don’t require coding Organizational tools Site management tools Graphic site maps

WORKING WITH DREAMWEAVER VIEWS Design view Code view Code and Design view

pp Focus on Reading Main Ideas Dreamweaver is similar to other application programs. Dreamweaver provides many features, such as toolbars, menu bars, and different page views that simplify creating a Web site. Key Terms interface panel inspector An Introduction to Dreamweaver

1.4 An Introduction to Dreamweaver Dreamweaver is a Web site development tool that is sometimes referred to as a visual or WYSIWYG editor. WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get. The Dreamweaver Interface pp

1.4 Main Dreamweaver Interface Elements Dreamweaver has an easy-to-use interface. Many of its features are similar to other software applications you have used. interface Means by which a user interacts with a computer or a computer program. (p. 22) An Introduction to Dreamweaver pp

1.4 Main Dreamweaver Interface Elements There are seven major elements in the Dreamweaver interface: 1. Title bar 2. Menu bar 3. Toolbar 4. Document window 5. Status bar 6. Panel 7. Inspector panel Element of Dreamweaver interface that contains tools and commands that users can use to manipulate their workspace. (p. 22) inspector Dreamweaver interface element that provides information about Web page items. (p. 22) An Introduction to Dreamweaver pp

1.4 An Introduction to Dreamweaver Activity 1B – Open a Web Site in Dreamweaver Activity 1C – Use Different Views and Close Dreamweaver pp