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1 Web Basics YOU WILL LEARN TO… Section 1.1 • Compare the Internet and the Web • Compare Web sites and Web pages • Identify Web browser components • Describe types of Web sites Section 1.2 • Identify elements of a Web page • Summarize the importance of hyperlinks • Navigate using a Web browser 1 Web Basics YOU WILL LEARN TO… Section 1.3 • • • Describe Web site development steps Identify the three categories of Web site design Identify Web design careers Section 1.4 • • Identify parts of the Dreamweaver interface View Web pages with Dreamweaver pp. Section 1.1 Introduction to the Web Focus on Reading Main Ideas Key Terms The Internet is a worldwide network of hardware. The World Wide Web is part of the Internet. Web sites are divided into categories that meet particular needs. Internet World Wide Web file Web browser Web site Web page home page 6-10 pp. Section 1.1 6-10 Introduction to the Web The Internet and the World Wide Web The Internet and the World Wide Web are not the same things. The Internet provides access to the World Wide Web. Internet Hardware, such as computers, cables, and telephone wires, that is connected to create a massive worldwide network. (p. 6) The information on the Web is stored in individual files. World Wide Web Software that sends information that is stored in files along the Internet’s hardware. (p. 6) file Contains information, such as text, graphics, video, or animation, that is stored on computer hardware. (p. 6) pp. Section 1.1 6-10 Introduction to the Web How the Web Works A Web browser displays Web sites. A Web site is made up of Web pages. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the code used to create Web pages. Web browser Software application that interprets files to display Web pages on the user’s computer. (p. 7) Web site A group of related files organized around a common topic. (p. 7) Web page A single file within a Web site that has a unique name. (p. 7) pp. Section 1.1 6-10 Introduction to the Web How the Web Works A home page is generally the first page a user sees when visiting a site. home page The main page on a Web site that contains general information about the site, such as an introduction and a list of other available pages. (p. 7) pp. Section 1.1 6-10 Introduction to the Web How the Web Works A Web browser translates the text-based HTML into a graphical Web page. Title Bar Menu Navigation Buttons Viewing Area Web Address pp. Section 1.1 Introduction to the Web Types of Web Sites • Commercial sites E-commerce sites Corporate presence sites • Portal sites • Informational sites News sites Government sites Public interest sites • Educational sites School and university sites Tutorials and distance learning Museums and other institutions • Personal sites 6-10 pp. Section 1.1 Introduction to the Web Section Assessment True/False The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing. False. The Internet is a worldwide network made up of hardware, such as computers, cables, and telephone wires. The World Wide Web is software that sends and stores information on the Internet. 6-10 pp. Section 1.2 Elements of a Web Page Focus on Reading Main Ideas Key Terms Web pages can be composed of many different elements: text, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks. Hyperlinks link Web pages together and help a user navigate through a Web site. text graphics multimedia audio video animation hyperlink 11-14 pp. Section 1.2 Elements of a Web Page 11-14 Text and Graphics Web designers use text and graphics to add interest to a Web site. The combination of text and graphics are the basics of a Web site. text Consists of words, letters, numbers, and other symbols. (p. 12) graphic A drawing, chart, diagram, painting, or photograph stored in a digital format. (p. 12) pp. Section 1.2 Elements of a Web Page 11-14 Multimedia Many Web sites have multimedia elements, such as graphics, text, audio, video, animation, and interactivity. multimedia The integration of elements such as graphics, text, audio, video, animation, and interactivity by means of computer technology. (p. 12) audio Live, streamed, or recorded sound. (p. 12) video Live or recorded moving images. (p. 12) animation The movement of text and graphics. (p. 12) pp. Section 1.2 Elements of a Web Page 11-14 Hyperlinks Hyperlinks can be a word, phrase, or graphic. There are three types of hyperlinks: • Internal • External • Intrapage hyperlink A way to link Web pages together and allow users to move from one online location to another. (p. 13) pp. Section 1.2 Elements of a Web Page • Activity 1A – View a Web Site in a Web Browser (p. 13) 11-14 pp. Section 1.2 Elements of a Web Page Section Assessment Identify What two elements do Web designers use to add interest to a Web site? A. text and graphics B. graphics and hyperlinks C. text and portals D. text and numbers A. text and graphics 11-14 pp. Section 1.3 Web Site Development Focus on Reading Main Ideas Key Terms The Web site development process has five basic steps. There are three categories of Web site design. Specific skills are needed to develop and design Web sites. interaction design information design presentation design Web author Web designer Web developer Webmaster 15-19 pp. Section 1.3 15-19 Web Site Development The Web Site Development Process Step 1: Determine Purpose and Goals • What are the site’s purpose and goals? •What tools do you need to reach your goals? • Who is your primary (target) audience? • What kinds of hardware and software are visitors likely to use? pp. Section 1.3 15-19 Web Site Development The Web Site Development Process Step 2: Design and Develop a Web Site The design process can be divided into three categories: • Interaction design • Information design • Presentation design interaction design Part of the Web site design process in which you determine how the user is likely to navigate through the site. (p. 16) information design Part of Web site design process in which you determine the content that will appear on each page. (p. 16) presentation design Part of Web site design process in which you determine the physical appearance of the site’s pages. (p. 16) pp. Section 1.3 15-19 Web Site Development The Web Site Development Process Step 3: Evaluate and Test a Web Site • Make sure your hyperlinks work correctly. • Use various browsers and different computers to view your site. Step 4: Implement a Web Site • Publishing a Web site means copying it to a Web server. • This process is often referred to as “going live.” Step 5: Maintain the Site • Add, delete, and update content and pages. • Check that links continue to work properly. pp. Section 1.3 Web Site Development Web Site Development Careers and Skills Developing a Web site requires: • Writing skills • Design skills • Programming skills In most companies, professionals with different abilities work together to create Web sites. 15-19 pp. Section 1.3 15-19 Web Site Development Web Site Development Careers Here are some careers in Web site development: • Web author • Web designer • Web developer • Webmaster Web author Person who writes the text that will appear on each Web page. (p. 18) Web designer Person who focuses on the look and feel of the Web site. (p. 18) Web developer Person who uses programming skills to develop Web sites. (p. 18) Webmaster Person who manages and maintains Web sites. (p. 19) pp. Section 1.3 15-19 Web Site Development Section Assessment True/False The first step of the Web site design process is to implement a Web site. False. The first step of the Web site design process is to determine the site’s purpose and goals. pp. Section 1.4 An Introduction to Dreamweaver Focus on Reading Main Ideas Key Terms Dreamweaver is similar to other application programs. Dreamweaver provides many features, such as toolbars, menu bars, and different page views that simplify creating a Web site. interface panel inspector 21-26 pp. Section 1.4 An Introduction to Dreamweaver The Dreamweaver Interface Dreamweaver is a Web site development tool that is sometimes referred to as a visual or WYSIWYG editor. WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get. 21-26 pp. Section 1.4 21-26 An Introduction to Dreamweaver Main Dreamweaver Interface Elements Dreamweaver has an easy-to-use interface. Many of its features are similar to other software applications you have used. interface Means by which a user interacts with a computer or a computer program. (p. 22) pp. Section 1.4 21-26 An Introduction to Dreamweaver Main Dreamweaver Interface Elements There are seven major elements in the Dreamweaver interface: 1. Title bar 2. Menu bar 3. Toolbar 4. Document window 5. Status bar 6. Panel 7. Inspector panel Element of Dreamweaver interface that contains tools and commands that users can use to manipulate their workspace. (p. 22) inspector Dreamweaver interface element that provides information about Web page items. (p. 22) pp. Section 1.4 21-26 An Introduction to Dreamweaver • Activity 1B – Open a Web Site in Dreamweaver (p. 23) • Activity 1C – Use Different Views and Close Dreamweaver (p. 25) pp. Section 1.4 An Introduction to Dreamweaver Section Assessment Examine Which of the following is NOT a major element in the Dreamweaver interface? A. Toolbar B. Inspector C. HTML frame D. Panel C. HTML frame 21-26 1 Web Basics Chapter Review Identify ________ is the code used to create Web pages. A. B. C. D. WYSIWYG WWW Interface HTML D. HTML 1 Web Basics Chapter Review Evaluate Why would a company hire a team of professionals to create a Web site, rather than just one person? Web site development requires many varied skills. A person who is good at writing may not be a strong programmer or designer. Also, with more people involved, the project may move more quickly. 1 Web Basics Chapter Resources For more resources on this chapter, go to the Introduction to Web Design Using Dreamweaver Web site at WebDesignDW.glencoe.com.