Lots of people create their own web sites using many applications with varying degrees of success. Although we have our preferences, we will teach you the concepts you must understand to build good looking, fast displaying and efficient sites.

Some of the areas covered are:

		Basic Concepts
		Knowing how and why things work will help you design and create your web site efficiently and with a minimum of fuss
		Planning Your Site
		We show you wnat you must decide on before you even turn on your computer.
		Design Considerations
		We will show you what needs to be taken into account when considering design elements.
		Navigation Methods
		Nothing confuses your visitors more than not finding the information they need or, worse, getting lost in a maze of diconnected pages.
		Forms
		Web sites are not just about providing information. We will show you how to ask for and receive details using forms.
		Image Links
		Use pictures as buttons to link to other pages or sites. How about a roll-over or two?
		Email Links
		Provide links for people to easily send you emails. You can even pre-determine the subject line!
		Creating Images
		Don't be limited to using clip art, learn how to make your own images.
		Optimising Images
		Taking a photo for your web site is not all there is to it. Learn how to optimise it so it downloads quickly and looks great on screen.
		File Types (jpg, gif, png)
		We won't turn you into a techie nerd, however there are some things you must know when it comes to file types. We will teach you where to use a jpg as opposed to a gif.
		JavaScripts
		We promise not to inflict programming on you! We will provide you with some ready-to use snippets such as adding today's date to your pages or a dynamic greeting that changes depending on the time of day.
		Search Engine Friendly
		You'll want people to find you when they do a search. Learn how to ensure search engines such as Google can find the details they need to list your site.
		Platform Compatibility
		So your site looks great on your nifty new Mac at home. Learn how to be sure your viewers using other platforms see what you want them to see.
		Hosting Your Site
		You'll need to find a good hosting service that's within your price range and can offer you good support when you need it.
		Uploading Your Site (FTP)
		The crowning glory is uploading your hard work for all the world to see! We will teach you how to do it in just a few easy steps.
		Maintaining Your Site
		If your web site is a labour of love you'll find it is never really finished. Learn how to manage it so you are able to update it as often as you need.

We specialise in de-mystifying the jargon and magic behind the scenes to make publishing for the web well within your reach. We have trained people as young as twelve who went on to successfully build web sites.