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The objective of this session is to provide the new user with an introduction to MS Expressions. The course will be delivered by trainer led exercises with each delegate having their own system and software for the course.
Construction of a Website
What is HTML?
What is CSS?
Understanding File Types
Microsoft Expressions Web Editor
What is This?
Introduction to Panels
Toolbars Overview
Creating a Website
Creating a Blank Page
Getting the Settings Right
Basic HTML Structure
Design View vs. Code View
Adding New Elements
Tag Properties
CSS Properties
Designing Your Page
History of Different Methods
Why use Tables
Why use Divisions
Why use Frames
Putting it All Together
Templates
Using an Existing Template
What are ‘Editable Regions’?
Modifying a Template
Modifying Individual Pages
Creating Your Own Template
The User Experience
Making the Site Look Good
Using Images
Using Forms
Other Embedded Media
Hyperlinks
Combinations of Tags (Nesting)
What are Javascript and jQuery?
Publishing
Previewing
Let’s Get This Site Online!
FTP Settings
External Stylesheets
What is a Stylesheet?
Why do I want one?
How do I make one?
Debugging
Making Sure Everything Works
Why is Debugging Important?
Using the Site Summary
Using the Hyperlink Map
How to pick the Correct ‘Doctype’
Using the Compatibility Checker
Why This is Never Enough
Different Ways to Preview
Search Engine Optimisation
How Exactly do Search Engines Work?
Making Your Site Visible
Using SEO Reports
Making Your Website Interactive
Overview of Website Structure
Client Side vs. Server Side
Introduction to Coding
Questions and Answers