Build a better PC 2013 (Digital Version)

Building your own website is cheap and easy these days. If you’re simply planning to set up a blog, you won’t have to pay a penny, since sites such as WordPress (see Chapter 6) are free to use. You’ll even get a unique website name, such as davidlidlow.wordpress.com. if you have your heart set on a more professional-looking web address, such as www.davidludlow.com, you’ll be pleased to hear that it won’t break the bank. Domain names cost from a little as £3 per year; find our how to buy one on page 14. WordPress and other websites such as Jimdo (see page 18) are great for getting your site online in just a few mintues, but they may be want a place for members to interact or you have a small business and need to set up an online shop to boost sales, you’ll find guides on how to build the perfect site inside this book. If you want complete control over the way your site looks and works, you’ll find step-by-step guides to the latest web technologies, such as HTML5 and CSS. You’ll also learn how to add dynamic features such as interactive Google maps, videos and photo galleries. Whatever your level of experience, this book will teach you how to build a website the right w WordPress and other websites such as Jimdo (see page 18) are great for getting your site online in just a few mintues, but they may be want a place for members to interact or you have a small business and need to set up an online shop to boost sales, you’ll find guides on how to build the perfect site inside this book. If you want complete control over the way your site looks and works, you’ll find step-by-step guides to the latest web technologies, such as HTML5 and CSS. You’ll also learn how to add dynamic features such as interactive Google maps, videos and photo galleries. Whatever your level of experience, this book will teach you how to build a website the right way.