Publisher's Synopsis
Everything you need to build the Web site of your dreams ... Whether you′re a Web design rookie or an HTML veteran, this complete reference gives you all the tools you need to plan, develop, and launch a state–of–the–art Web site. Beginning with a fast Flash site–building tutorial, seasoned Web designers David and Rhonda Crowder walk you step by step through the Web development process, starting with the very basics and then moving progressively through more sophisticated topics and techniques, including Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript interactivity, animation, and multimedia. Complete with an incisive overview of e–commerce and site promotion, this all–in–one resource is just what you need to build the site of your dreams. Inside you′ll find everything you need to create dynamic Web sites!
∗ Get up and running fast with a Flash Web site quick start
∗ Master HTML and site–building fundamentals
∗ Enhance your pages with fonts, images, and color
∗ Create great layouts using tables, frames, and Cascading Style Sheets
∗ Add interactivity with forms, Flash, JavaScript, rollovers, and multimedia
∗ Get the scoop on secure servers, e–cash, affiliate programs, and other e–commerce issues
∗ Promote your site through search engines, press releases, links, and banner exchanges
∗ Maintain and update your site – and prepare it for the XML future
Bonus CD–ROM includes:
∗ Flash 5, Dreamweaver 4, and Fireworks 4 trial versions
∗ HomeSite 4.5 evaluation version
∗ Plus over 20 more Web design tools, utilities, and resources, including Poser trial version, BBEdit and Caligari trueSpace demos, Paint Shop Pro and TopStyle evaluation versions, and CoffeeCup Direct FTP shareware.
www.hungryminds.com System Requirements: Pentium class PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT4 or later, or Macintosh with PowerPC processor running OS 8.5 or higher. See the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.
