Books like Creating A Website by Matthew MacDonald

This practical guide shows how to build a professional‑looking website from scratch using only a standard computer and clear, jargon‑free instructions. Readers learn essential web basics such as HTML5 coding and CSS styling, then move on to locate reliable hosting and register a domain. The book covers optimizing sites for search engines, incorporating social media to build repeat traffic, and monetizing through Google Ads, Amazon affiliates, or PayPal sales. It also explores adding interactive elements—audio, video, JavaScript—to enhance user experience. Each chapter provides step‑by‑step techniques, tools, and advice for designing appealing layouts, creating engaging content, and tracking visitor activity with free analytics. Whether you want a personal blog, an online storefront, or a community forum, this resource equips you with the knowledge to launch and grow a successful web presence.

First publish date: 2008