Web design can be an incredibly daunting project if you are new to the idea of the Internet. If you are interested in creating your own website but are not sure where to begin, here is a brief tutorial on getting started with website design and development.

1- Learn a little bit of HTML – There are plenty of WYSIWYG or “What You See Is What You Get” HTML editors, but there are a lot more capabilities out there that you will only discover if you take the plunge and learn some HTML on your own.

- Learning HTML can be one of the greatest investments that you ever make when it comes to designing and developing a website. There are many great places to learn HTML, including HTML Goodies and HTML Tutorial

- Learning CSS is another important part of designing and developing a website, as they can assist tremendously when it comes to controlling your website’s layout, images and colors. The w3schools website I mentioned before is a great place for learning CSS as well.

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