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Do you really need to learn HTML?
Article Summary: Some web site building software makers claim that first-time webmaster do not need to learn HTML code. This article puts this claim under the microscope to finally reveal the truth...
Having to know HTML has been for many years the one thing that has prevented people from building their own website. There was an unspoken belief that ordinary, i.e. non-technical, people would need to consult experts if they wanted an internet presence.
Modern software marketers claim that anyone with a computer and internet connection, can easily build websites without the need to learn HTML.
In this article we discuss if this is really true or not.
With some new web software programs, the emphasis has moved away from "coding" to more of a step-by-step user friendly approach. Simply typing your website information onto pages just as you would using a word processor can result in pages being generated automatically into web pages. Many programs use WYSIWYG technology. This stands for "what you see is what you get".
Most modern editors format the entire HTML in the background. If you can use Microsoft Word then you can use these programs the same way. Just type.
So Is The HTML correct?
Some purists would argue that WYSIWYG programs make messy or bloated HTML code and the web pages may not be fully compliant to international standards. Some web pages may display slightly differently in different browers.
The overall result however is that a published website is better than not publishing a website. The making of a website even if HTML is unknown. Even though the HTML code may not be "perfect" the resultant web pages are still normal looking to the user.
When looking for designs, you can easily import your own graphics and designs into most modern website building programs. There are many templates (or skins) you can buy or download for free.
The booming market of first time marketers has created a whole industry of easy to use website programs and the vendors have shown a great understanding of the needs of novice website builders by producing comprehensive manuals and tutorials that lay out each step.
The tutorials are so user-friendly, with a common sense approach, that even beginners should be able to complete a simple website in just an hour. With a domain name registered and a hosting company enlisted, their first website can be 'live' in minutes.
In addition to the tutorial, beginners will find a wealth of information on related forums of web softare providors. The training and supporting forum has a broad knowledge spread. There is always someone to answer a novice's questions, either the creator or a team member or a fellow user via the forums.
Not all easy web software programs are only for the new. Upon further inspection there are powerful website design package that are also ideal for intermediate and experienced internet marketers.
Many come feature packed with tools for site map creation, search engine optimization and some have an Affiliate Wizard for affiliate marketers.
Investing in other solutions will not be required. Modern web builders stretch even for the advanced marketer.
So the results are in - and they look pretty good for the first time web builder.
Copyright (c) 2008 James Schramko
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