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How To Build Your Own Website
From The Comfort of Your Own Home




Have you ever thought of building your own website?
Then you've come to the right place because I can teach you how to build your own website. Best of all, these classes are given in the comfort of your own home without having to attend classes in an unfamiliar environment. 
 
Why pay up to $750 (or more) plus domain name registration and hosting fees?
My fee for this complete instruction block is just $6200 and includes two bonus benefits of a one-year free domain name registration and a one-year free domain hosting account. That is a $145 value included with the price of this entire 10-hour course. You may also opt to pay-as-you-go at the conclusion of each session.

Why pay hundreds of dollars for additional software requirements?
Because I can show you how to use your existing and open-source resources, you won't have to pay additional hundreds of dollars for expensive software applications such as Frontpage, Dreamweaver, or any of the other expensive Macromedia Studio applications.

Cost:
See individual session costs below.

Minimum Student Requirements:
Intermediate skill level in Windows XP.
Intermediate skill level in browsing Windows file system.
Intermediate skill level using Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox.

Basic Hardware Requirements:

Working computer free of spyware or viruses.
Working internet connection (DSL or broadband recommended).

Basic Software Requirements:
Windows XP or Linspire Linux.
NVU Web Authoring System (provided by instructor).
Irfanview (provided by instructor).
GIMP (optional free download).
Ws_FTP (provided by instructor).

Entire Course Includes Up To 10 Hours of Instruction
This course will teach you the fundamentals of website design while you create your own website. It is arranged into six logical and sequential sessions designed to maximize your learning experience. Your website will consist of your very own design based on the development of an underlying table structure. Alternatively, you may opt to use a pre-designed template of your choice after consulting with your instructor.

Session 1 - Planning Your Website (1 hour - $62.00)
How to plan your website layout.
How to obtain images.
Homework exercise.

Session 2 - Preparing Graphical Images (2 hours - $124.00)
How to edit, crop, and resize images.
How to optimize images for faster loading.
How to create thumbnail images.
Homework exercise.

Session 3 - Building Your Website (2 hours - $124.00)
Introduction to NVU.
How to format page colors and backgrounds.
How to create and format nested tables.
How to insert and format text.
How to insert images.
How to create transport bar menus.
Homework exercise.

Session 4 - Making Your Website Shine (2 hours - $124.00)
How to obtain free rollover buttons.
How to use Javascript for rollover button effects.
How to insert buttons.
How to create hyperlinks.
How to use Javascript for spam-free email click links.
Homework exercise.

Session 5 - Expanding Your Website (2 hours - $124.00)
How to quickly create additional pages.
How to use Server Side Includes (SSI) for larger websites.
Select a domain name (one-year included free).
Sign up for domain hosting account (one-year included free).
Homework exercise.

Session 6 - Uploading Your Website (1 Hour - $62.00)
How to upload your pages and images using FTP.
How to log into your domain hosting account control panel.
How to setup your POP3 email accounts.
How to register your website with Google.

Class Scheduling
The recommended class scheduling is Monday thru Friday, 12:00 pm thru 8:00 pm and up to two classes per week. Free domain name registration and free domain hosting accounts will be created after completion of Sessions 1 thru 5 and just in time for uploading during Session 6.

Payment Options
You can pay for the entire course up-front or pay-as-you-go at the conclusion of each session. This gives you the flexibility to tailor the course sessions around your schedule or financial requirements. You may also request and pay for additional time if you need refresher training or additional tutoring in related website development subjects.

Optional Classes Available:
Setting up a PayPal Account and Safe Online Practices
Installing and Setting Up an osCommerce Shopping Cart

 

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