Take It to the Next Level: Create Your Own Site
Now that you've learned what Internet Explorer 6 can do for you, take it to the next level by creating your own personal Web site. You can use your site to share photos and news with friends and family, or showcase your professional talents by putting your resume or portfolio online.
Get Started
There are a couple of ways to create your own Web site. You can use a Web editor like Microsoft FrontPage 2003 to get started with some basic Web site templates and designs, or you can learn HTML to create your own custom pages.
Try FrontPage 2003
FrontPage 2003 delivers a complete and powerful tool for Web site creation and precise, flexible Web site management. It gives Web experts the ability to import, edit, and format HTML the way they wantall with a user-friendly interface that Microsoft Office users will find familiar.
Learn HTML
There are a number of HTML sources available to you. The HTML for Beginners article on MSDN is a good place to start. If you prefer books, the HTML and XML for Beginners book, available through Microsoft Press, can help you learn Web-coding essentials with a friendly, practical, learn-by-doing approach.
1. | Read this Web designer overview on MSDN to learn about the basic tools of the trade used by Web designers and developers. You'll get a better feel for which tools to choose and use as you begin to think about designing your site. |
2. | A good tool for HTML development is FrontPage 2003. |
3. | As your knowledge of HTML and Web design grows, you may want to take further advantage of the Internet Explorer features for developers. |
Find a Place to Host Your Site
If you already have an Internet Service Provider (ISP), then more than likely, you may already have Web space reserved for you. Simply contact your ISP for more information. If you don't have an ISP, choose from a list of FrontPage partners.