Getting Started
The first thing you want to do is aquaint yourself with HTML. This stands
for Hypertext Markup Language, and it is the language that is used to create
Pages for the Internet. To a newcomer it can be a bit intimidating, but you
will soon find that learning it, is rather simple.
Is a special editor needed for HTML?
The answer to this is Yes and No. While this page you are reading here was
totally done with Dos Edit.Com. A beginner will want to get a good Editor
so you learn what all the HTML commands are. When you feel comfortable with
it, you too can produce simple pages like this from the Dos Editor.
Recommended HTML Editors
- Hot Metal Pro
This edit is a WYSIWYG(What you see is what you get editor). It is a good
editor for beginners because it will not let you make a mistake. This Program
should be available here on your BBS for downloading, ask your Sysop.
- Ken Nesbitts'Web Edit
This one does not have error correcting available with it, but it does offer
a lot of very nice features. Has some real nice Page Wizards that will create
a whole page for you in minutes, prompting you for the basic information, and
then it produces a nice general page for you.
I think one of the best ways to learn to produce pages, is when you find a
page that you like with your browser, save it to disk, and then go in and
view the HTML code in there, and see how it makes it all work. You can learn
a lot from doing it this way. For starters, if you are currently in navigator,
click on View, and then External. You will see the source text for this
page.
Also, contact your sysop, he may have a file area all setup with programs and
sample pages for you to Download to enhance your knowledge of producing good
HTML Pages.
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