Learn how to create a full feature website complete with video, dynamic calendar, and online form using the free Google Sites platform.

A step by step guide to learning Website Designing using Google Sites.

Learn how to create a full feature website complete with video, dynamic calendar, online form, and visitor tracking using the free Google Sites platform. (Enhanced version includes case studies for topics discussed in each chapter).

Google Sites For Beginners: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide On How To Create A Website, Exhibit Your Team's Work, And Collaborate Effectively A rise in website creation tools targeted at people who might lack the technical know-how to code an actual HTML website makes sense given the growing trend of everything being online and the requirement for companies and even individuals to have a "web presence." It wasn't too long ago that you had to hire a website developer to handle every aspect of creating a website for your business or yourself, and this is definitely not an inexpensive process. Given that Google is a well-known company and a pioneer in online technology and applications, it stands to reason that they would be able to assist with any task involving the Internet. Google's website creation tool, Google Sites, has been around for a while but has recently undergone an update and is becoming even more popular. The best part is that all you need to use it is a free Google account, and it's completely free to use. This book's objective is to help you get started with Google Sites and cover all the necessary information to start building websites that look professional and sharing or publishing them for public viewing. It keeps things simple while covering every facet of the program so you can achieve your objectives without having to be an expert user of computers.

Do you want to build web pages, but have no previous experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You’ll begin at square one, learning how the Web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you’ll have the skills to create a simple site with multi-column pages that adapt for mobile devices. Learn how to use the latest techniques, best practices, and current web standards—including HTML5 and CSS3. Each chapter provides exercises to help you to learn various techniques, and short quizzes to make sure you understand key concepts. This thoroughly revised edition is ideal for students and professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on existing skills. Build HTML pages with text, links, images, tables, and forms Use style sheets (CSS) for colors, backgrounds, formatting text, page layout, and even simple animation effects Learn about the new HTML5 elements, APIs, and CSS3 properties that are changing what you can do with web pages Make your pages display well on mobile devices by creating a responsive web design Learn how JavaScript works—and why the language is so important in web design Create and optimize web graphics so they’ll download as quickly as possible

"This resource introduces students to the basic skills they will need to create a simple, standards compliant website. The resource provides basic background information about the history, nature and terminology of the Web, and a tutorial that guides students through the creation of a basic, static website. All the resources needed are found on the accompanying CD"--Publisher's website.

Build your own eye-popping site design. Create a user-friendly site, design great graphics, and make updating easy. Whether you're designing a site on your own or are a member of a design team, this updated guide will be your best assistant.