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. In English, this simply
translates to "what you see is what you get".
Most modern editors format the entire HTML in the
background. The webmaster manipulates fonts and formats in
the same way as he would in, say, Microsoft Word.
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 ability for
people to make a website without knowing HTML. 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.
There is a knowledgeable support centre, videos, blogs and
forums. There is always someone to answer a novice's
questions, either the creator or a team member or a fellow
user via the forums.
Don't however be misled into thinking that all easy to use
website programs is solely for beginners. 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.
It appears there really will be no need for the beginner to
invest in another program once they move beyond the novice
stage.
Yes, a first time website builder can create a website
without knowing HTML.
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