My Web Training

Conceptualize and Research

Before writing a single line of HTML, successful web developers pause to plan. Rushing into design without a clear purpose often leads to disorganized sites and frustrated users. Whether you're building for yourself or a client, taking time to clarify goals and expectations will save time later.

Strategy

Why are you building this site? What do you want users to do? What might keep them coming back?

Site Type

Is this a personal blog, a portfolio, a promotional page, or a storefront? What features will it include?

Audience

Who are your visitors? How can you tailor your tone, visuals, and layout to meet their needs?

Content

Where will your information come from, and how often will it be updated?

Resources

Do you have enough time, people, and budget to complete the project? Will you host it yourself?

Look and Feel

What general aesthetic should the site have? What colors, fonts, or branding elements are important?

Keep these questions visible during development. Refer back to them often to stay aligned with your original intent.

Create and Organize Content

Content is the reason users visit your site. Code and design are important, but only if they support meaningful, readable information. Before touching HTML or CSS, outline the content your site will need.

• Break content into categories or sections
• Use that structure to plan what pages to build
• Decide where each piece of content belongs

Organizing your ideas early creates a blueprint for your navigation and layout decisions later.

Develop the Look and Feel

Now that you know what content the site will contain, start experimenting with how it will look. Sketch out a few layout ideas. Test different colors, font pairings, and imagery that match your audience and brand.

• Try two or three design directions before committing
• Use wireframes or mockups to explore layout ideas
• Consider accessibility when choosing color combinations and font sizes

The visual design should feel cohesive across pages and help guide visitors through your content.

Produce a Working Prototype

This is where your planning becomes reality. Start building your pages using clean HTML and CSS. Create placeholder text and images if needed — the goal is to build a working site that reflects the layout and structure you envisioned.

• Structure content using semantic HTML
• Style consistently using external CSS
• Include sample images, media, and headings to test layout flow