when learning to build websites do you have to learn html, php, and all the other coding?

5 Comments

1. two pi says:

   November 25, 2009 at 9:27 am

   You certainly do not need to use PHP for your web site. There are ‘point and click’ tools, but the underlying process is really not that difficult, and you can really do it. You don’t need any expensive tools, and basic HTML is quite easy.

   You’ll probably also want to learn CSS, which is the language used to ‘dress up’ HTML and make it look better. It’s also quite easy for the most part.

   Eventually, you might want to add more advanced features to your website, like the ability to send emails, hook up a database, and so on. When you need that kind of functionality, it’s time to learn PHP. No need to rush that.

   PHP itself won’t improve your rankings. However, if you use PHP or another language to build a content management system, it becomes much easier to keep the page updated and fresh, and this can contribute to an improved search rating.
2. Rita says:

   November 25, 2009 at 9:27 am

   hi, it depends on if you are designing the website or writing code for the website, there’s a difference.

   when designing a website, you create the layout and looks of the website, and may use applications such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver

   when writing code for a website, that’s where the html, php, and all other coding comes in.

   i’m a graphic designer, which means i create the look of the website, then i have a partner who helps me write code because i’m not as fluent in code as i’d like to be.

   hope this helps

   –Rita
3. yourlastfate says:

   November 25, 2009 at 9:27 am

   PHP websites are a little harder to build, but it typically is better. This is because its a "server" site as opposed to html which is more "personal". It isnt a bad idea to know the html so you can make tweeks but its more or less self explanitory when you read it. Some parts are a little coded like <br /> (line break) but other things like <img> is more or less self explanitory, its an image. things you dont know you can look up.

   There are programs that will do it for you, like Windows Publisher (i beleive), Microsoft Front Page, or Microsoft Visual Studio. Freewebs.com is a website/server in itself, and wont be overly advanced, however that will help create it.

   In my opinion, you chould right-click on a few sites and try to understand the coding (maybe pick some simplier sites) and learn the basics so if you use a point and click program you can do some fine tweeks to make it how you want.
4. fede_dev says:

   November 25, 2009 at 9:27 am

   Hi,
   welcome to the webmaster world .

   That’s a generic question.

   You could create a site in a multitude of ways.

   If you’re an apprentice webmaster I suggest a soft "approach", you could use a tool as a dreamweaver to "compose" the pages an edit the code only in the case it’s necessary.

   In this way you have time to absorb the concept around a creation of a site.

   If your first work is a static site (not a web application) is a good thing to study css and html.

   In the case you would like to develop a web application you could start with php, and think about the function of the site more than the look.

   In regards at the web search engines is a complete different scenario.

   You could use various tech to let your content visible in the web search engines, like meta-tag description, keywords map of the site etc.

   That’s is independent in regards at the language you use to create your site.

   Have a good study.

   bye
   fede
5. android says:

   November 25, 2009 at 9:27 am

   html and css is enough to build a website. as long as you are creative enough to attract visitors by the content of the website and or the layout, i think html can be neat .
   i use only html and it just goes fine.

   but, like two pi said, u will then need PHP for easier management system.