Hello all, <br />
I am curious to know how hard it would be to learn basic scripting skills, and which types of scripting I would need to know to be able to build an attractive site for my Rock'n'Roll band. Right now we have a GeoCities site (<!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.theagnostics.co.nr">www.theagnostics.co.nr</a><!-- w -->) but I want to have a real domain with which to promote my band. If anyone could help me out with advice or tips on how and where to begin scripting, I would appreciate the help. I feel confident in saying that I know nothing about the subject, however I still know my way around a computer.<br />
Please contact me at <!-- e --><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><!-- e --><br />
Thanks a lot.<br />
<br />
Spiffy Crispy<!--content-->Start by using valid HTML 4.01 Strict (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.w3.org/TR/html401/">http://www.w3.org/TR/html401/</a><!-- m -->) (or, Transitional, if you must) and CSS (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/">http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/</a><!-- m -->) for layout. Take a look around <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.w3schools.com">http://www.w3schools.com</a><!-- m --> for tutorials on HTML and CSS. Next, remember that JavaScript is disabled for 13% of web users, and when you use it, you must provide alternate content for those with it disabled (unless it is a non-essental element). If you are talking about serverside scripting, I would recommend learning PHP as it is open source, and easy to learn. If you don't like PHP, look into Perl. For hosting, I would recommend <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.dr2.net">http://www.dr2.net</a><!-- m --> as they have many nice features, and a very fair price.<!--content-->
I am curious to know how hard it would be to learn basic scripting skills, and which types of scripting I would need to know to be able to build an attractive site for my Rock'n'Roll band. Right now we have a GeoCities site (<!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.theagnostics.co.nr">www.theagnostics.co.nr</a><!-- w -->) but I want to have a real domain with which to promote my band. If anyone could help me out with advice or tips on how and where to begin scripting, I would appreciate the help. I feel confident in saying that I know nothing about the subject, however I still know my way around a computer.<br />
Please contact me at <!-- e --><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><!-- e --><br />
Thanks a lot.<br />
<br />
Spiffy Crispy<!--content-->Start by using valid HTML 4.01 Strict (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.w3.org/TR/html401/">http://www.w3.org/TR/html401/</a><!-- m -->) (or, Transitional, if you must) and CSS (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/">http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/</a><!-- m -->) for layout. Take a look around <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.w3schools.com">http://www.w3schools.com</a><!-- m --> for tutorials on HTML and CSS. Next, remember that JavaScript is disabled for 13% of web users, and when you use it, you must provide alternate content for those with it disabled (unless it is a non-essental element). If you are talking about serverside scripting, I would recommend learning PHP as it is open source, and easy to learn. If you don't like PHP, look into Perl. For hosting, I would recommend <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.dr2.net">http://www.dr2.net</a><!-- m --> as they have many nice features, and a very fair price.<!--content-->