Web Design in Easy Steps: 5th Edition

by Sean McManus and Richard Quick

Book Overview

There are millions of websites on the Internet, but most of them fail to make a lasting impression on readers and web surfers. Creating a site that is both appealing and financially remunerative can seem challenging, but this invaluable tool makes the process both simple and fun. As with every book in the popular series of computer books, this one walks readers through every step of the process. From design planning to search engine promotion, each...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184078380X
• ISBN13: 9781840783803
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: In Easy Steps
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

More than I expected

This book was not what I was expecting when I bought it, it was more than I expected. It was easy to read and understand and very informative. I suggest this book for anyone who is at the beginning stages of designing your website.

A concise but rewarding introduction to web design for the beginner.

This is the best introductory computer book that I have read. Whenever I need to learn a new computer system, language or technology, I like to begin with a less complex book that isn't too overwhelming. This is the practice that I have followed over the past 25 years. Over that period of time I have read several introductory and advanced computer texts. In just under a couple hundred pages, the book is concise but not a word is wasted. The book is full of valuable information, suggestions and references to additional information outside of the text. The author doesn't just focus on the basic principles of creating a web page or site. He touches upon topics concerning the planning, design, marketing and composition of a web site that I found most rewarding and valuable in reading the book.

Good Overview for Newbies

I just read this book and was impressed. I've been in the business for about 11 years and this book, while more for beginners will help me with how to explain some basic web things to my clients. It covers a lot of the basics and it is more comprehensive than other books that focus on either the tech side of things, the marketing side of thing, or the graphic/aesthetic sides of things. In this book, you'll get the basics of design, usability, info architecture, marketing, SEO, and more in an easy to read and scan book. Plus, there are a lot of handy resources included. If you;re thinking about getting into web design or if you are starting to work with a web designer or a design firm, this would be a great book to help fill in blanks in the technospeak.

Always useful

I'm no web design expert and although little was new to from this book I've still found it invaluable and am constantly referring to it. It's easy to use and attractive. Mostly it will help make sure you don't forget anything and for beginners it will set you on the right path. I think that this book does much more for inspiring beginners to do something more than an ugly squared web page too.