Introduction to Webpages

The Basics

To make a web page (or web site) you need three things.        

1. A program to make web pages---we'll use Word2000
2. A spot on the Internet to put your web pages--we'll use Tripod.
3. Some way to transfer your web pages from your computer to your space on the Internet--we'll use WS-FTP LE (a free program for schools)

Word2000 
We have used Word2000 to make simple and advanced word processing documents--when Word is used to make web pages some Word options will not be available.  In the beginning we will want to keep it simple.  (KISS)

• Use basic fonts like Impact, Arial, Times New Roman.
• Change colors of fonts and backgrounds
• Use tables to lay things out.

File Names                                                                                                
When you save follow these rules

• Use only letters, numbers and the underscore character.
• No spaces in filenames
• Use only lowercase letters

These rules will save you hours of headaches.

Saving a Web page file using Word2000                                             

There are three things to consider.   Save in:  should read your "my web page" folder File name:  no caps or spaces---keep file names simple Save as type:  Web Page   Note:  Notice the Change Title button. The page title is the words in the title bar of the browser window.  The title of my class web page is "Mr. Martin's room 304 Website".

Now, how do I add Pics?