You don't have to be an expert programmer to build great Web pages. If you can follow driving directions to a friend's house, you have what it takes to build a useful Web document. This book will not only show you the design and technical elements you need to create good-looking, readable Web pages - it will give you the confidence to get started!

• Speak the language - master HTML, XHTML, and CSS syntax, create and view a Web page, and plan your site

• Gather the building blocks - learn how to work with text and lists, create and customize links, and add images to your Web site

• Build it correctly - take precise control with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and get creative with colors and fonts

• Juice it up with JavaScript - integrate scripts, add dynamic content with (X)HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and get familiar with popular content management systems

• Go mobile - design your site for optimal viewing on mobile devices with HTML and CSS

• Out with the old, in with the new - find out what elements are deprecated and look ahead to HTML5 and CSS3

Open the book and find:

• How to plan, build, test, and publish Web pages

• Steps for formatting Web pages with (X)HTML

• Advice on planning a problem-free Web site

• Solutions for adding inter-activity with JavaScript

• Ways to embed content from Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, and Google Maps

• Tips for enhancing your Web site's capabilities

• How to design for smartphones, iPads, and other mobile devices

• Techniques for eliminating bugs in your Web pages

Learn to:

• Develop and build Web pages using HTML, XHTML, and CSS

• Work with content management systems like Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla!

• Plan and design Web pages with mobile devices in mind