www.bay-area-webdesign.com http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Web Design for Neo-Techs–Help is Available http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/10/02/web-design-for-neo-techs-help-is-available/ http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/10/02/web-design-for-neo-techs-help-is-available/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/&p=10 If you are using web design tools to help design your site, and the software you purchased or online tools you are using are giving you a hard time, making sure to get the tech support you need, in order to trouble shoot these tools, is essential so that you can develop the best site. So, no matter what tools you purchase, or online sites you decide to use for the web design of your own site, you have to make sure that it offers 24 7 support, so that you can get the tech help you need, if the program fails, or if you come upon a topic or tool you do not know how to use.

Finding the right tech support can help you trouble shoot any problem easily, and in no time at all. So, you want to find support services which can either be handled over the phone, or that you can do a live chat online with the tech support team. This will give you more options for help, and will allow you to get the help you need, in the way you feel most comfortable getting it. So, whatever problems you run into, make sure your program offers tech support.

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One way to accomplish this is to use a free or low-cost template. Most templates come with free and easy-to-use instructions that will help you customize it to your tastes or needs.I found some more information here. You start with a basic design, color scheme, layout and navigational options and then just move things around, add plug-ins or widgets and make the design all your own.

Another way to build a web page on your own is to learn basic HTML or use an HTML editor that will help you to build a page by simply dragging and dropping elements into the program. Visit websites that feature “for dummies” type tips, tricks and articles that will help you to increase your HTML knowledge. Most editor programs will include free tips and ideas that will help you to create a custom and professional-looking website on your own without having to pay a professional designer.

]]> http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/09/29/novice-web-page-design-with-free-professional-help/feed/ 0 The Five Most Popular Do-It-Yourself Web Design http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/09/26/the-five-most-popular-do-it-yourself-web-design/ http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/09/26/the-five-most-popular-do-it-yourself-web-design/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/&p=8 It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a background in web design. Today there are many programs and opportunities available to help anyone build a do-it-yourself website in no time.

Themes
Whether you use it as a “true” blog or just utilize the program as a content management system to structure your website, most blogs give you the option to use free or purchased themes to help you add a design to your website.

Plug-ins and Widgets
Many web-based control panels used for blogs or basic websites will allow you to customize a simple template style with the use of plug-ins and widgets, allowing you to create a unique website experience.

Templates
You can purchase ready-made templates that will allow you to build a personal or commercial website in less than a day. Most can be easily customized to suit your needs.

WYSIWYG
What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get or WYSIWYG tools are so called because you can create a web page just by dragging, dropping and typing everything into the page, instantly seeing the results on the screen.

Basic HTML
There are many websites with basic how-to guides that will teach you the primary structure to use in building a web page. HTML is very straight-forward and can usually be picked up quickly with little effort.Still bored? Click to continue: HTML Basic

]]> http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/09/26/the-five-most-popular-do-it-yourself-web-design/feed/ 0 7 Steps Needed to Design a Web Page http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/09/25/7-steps-needed-to-design-a-web-page/ http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/2011/09/25/7-steps-needed-to-design-a-web-page/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.bay-area-webdesign.com/&p=7 1 – Theme
You must first pick your theme or focus of your site, as it will affect the design you choose and the type of site you build.

2 – Type
A website can either be a standard HTML-based network of individual web pages or a content management system (CMS) run structure.

3 – Content
You can fill a website with a number of things depending on the theme you choose: photos, articles, news items, news links, videos , products, reviews, etc.

4 – Create
The next step is to create a logo, pick a color scheme, choose a design layout and figure out the overall navigational mapping of your website.

5 – Build
Now it’s time to build the web pages and other elements within your website. If you don’t know HTML there are many easy-to-use programs that can help.

6 – SEO
Search engine optimization is key to the success of any website through the use of keywords, relevance, use of compliant HTML coding and much more.

7 – Upload
Once you are happy with the site you have created you can make it “live” for others to see using either an FTP program or a web-based admin through your hosting company.Keep looking, there-s more: Best CMS on internet

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