HTML - Some Newbie Design Questions

I know HTML pretty good and I can get by w/ CSS - but what else should I know for web design?

Hey guys, This is my problem...--->

http://triplestarnews.com/needhelp.jpg

the original code is found on this page http://triplestarnews.com/main

any ideas??

thanks!

Eric

Hi there

Sorry, i don't know if this is the correct section of the forum to put this in.

What I really want to know is, how do you get webpages to look like this:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lov...ign-mpt=uo%3D2

Can this be done using HTML and CSS alone?

I'm only referring to the design part of it, not what the page is able to do. Like play songs for example.

Thanks
Jackie xxx

Confusing
Pop up messages
Poor load time
Over use of Java
Poor overall appearance
Poor use of HTML tables
Spelling/Grammar mistakes
Poor organization
Inconsistent page design
No contact information
No 'about us' page
No privacy policy
Different backgrounds on each page
Poor content
Poor navigation
Over powering music set to auto play
Broken HTML code links and graphics
Poor browser compatibility
Large slow loading graphics
Too many graphics
Large Welcome banners
Flashing banners
Pages scrolling to oblivion
Multiple colored text
Multiple use of animated graphics
Text difficult to read
Animated bullets
.............................................................................

I got into this about 5/6 years ago when I had to design a basic site for school so taught myself some CSS, we were using dreamweaver.

I've been wanting to get back into it recently and was just wondering best way to do this? I was thinking about experimenting with maybe wordpress or another CMS.

I'd like to get back into a bit of photoshop or fireworks as well not sure where I'll find the time but eventually maybe.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Hi,

I would like to design a table just like in the Image. I am new to web design. I also want to display the text same as the one in the image, ie., Vertical text.. Can someone please help me out.

Thanks
Rajagopalan.

How do I begin coding a web design PSD? Any decent tutorials?

I know that one could use Adobe Fireworks and slice up the images, but I don't have Fireworks.

Hi

My latest design is 2 columns one for navigation the second for content.

My problem is with positioning.

I want to be able to add an image at the bottom of the navigation column which will always be at teh bootom no matter how big the content area grows.

The idea is my navigation will be at the top and the image or possibly images will be at the bottom.

Is there an easy way around this with CSS? i could use tables and have it align to bottom but i don't want to use tables if possible.

Any suggestions would be appreciated as the design is almost finished and i hope to make a start on coding this afternoon.

I will post the example code soon for you guys to see how i've put it together and hopefully will just be able to change one line or somthing for me.

CC_DESIGN

My website is split up into 4 parts. The top banner, the left menu, the right menu, and the center part. My left menu is floating left and my right menu is floating right. I want to add content in the center but when I do, the side menus are moved downwards. I tried floating the center but it pushed it past the left menu. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If for user to use the web browser to open the text file in local drive, read the text file contents and plot the line graph base on the data in the text file, what is the most suitable design to use ?
first i think of use the php to read the dynamic data , but php request to install the appserver, too complicate for user.
if i use purely html, with some plug in like flash, is it possible to read the dynamic data in the text file and plot to the flash ?

please advice me, many thanks.

Its Look:
Your site looks fresh and modern, while maintaining the same brand image you're offline. Choose the same colors for your website if you use in other marketing materials, and the same logo. The site must be visually appealing, with many interesting features, but not too finicky or distracting. The layout should be easy to understand, let visitors to the site easy to navigate to the pages they want.
Put Your Customers First
Thinking about search engines and how your page rank in Google is great, but there is no point if your visitors will simply click away from your site within a few seconds of landing. Your goal is to convert visitors into customers, so make sure your site is customer friendly. Keep popular items and contact information easy to find and keep multiple menus where visitors click a few links to find the information they need to bury your site structure.
Do not Be spammy
This follows from the above point, that your site must be designed primarily for visitors with SEO as a secondary consideration. Not stuff your pages full of keywords so that the content does not make sense. You also need to clearly send the wrong tactics such as adding a list of keywords to the bottom of your pages, and cluttering the site with too much advertising.
Make it quick
Online visitors want information fast, and they have no patience to wait while a large image or fancy graphics load. Make sure your pages load quickly, with key information charging first. If you have large files or videos, put them in a position where the reader can still browse the rest of the page, while the larger elements to load. If you have a Flash site to think about offering an alternative simple html link for visitors with slow Internet connection.
Do your homework
Think long and hard about your audience before you search
Use Neat and Easy Navigation
You make sure your site is browser compatible
Minimize the use of images
Use of white space
Check for broken links
Design for all Screen Resolution
Typography
Colors use good
Layout make perfect
Fast Loading web site designs.
Clear Navigation.
Browser Compatibility.

I would like to know if any one would like to make a web site for me i cant pay you. But if you would like The experience and or practice I would really like the Help. It is a web site for a audio/visual production company based in Ontario that specialize in audio/visual production for live events, video post-production, video conferencing, special effects, audio recording, audio mastering, podcasting, and other services.

If you would like to help me post here or add me on msn at jacob.pn@hotmail.com thanks.

Im not so good with HTML or CSS. Can someone please help me make this layout? I will put in the contents myself I just need some div type layout. Can anyone please help me? =( . I just need the HTML file and CSS and I will use it as a template for my other pages. Thank you

What's the best book to learn web design please? I was leaning towards the Head First Web Design book but don't like most of the reviews on it even though I love the other Head First books, is this the best book on web design or is there any other[s] that's better?

Hi!

I had my test webpage where i test my designs, scripts etc. working well but then my little brother change some stuff in both the html file and css file, I already fixed a lot but I don't know what's wrong now.

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