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Ok peoples,
I have a basic understanding of web design using HTML exclusively. However, I'd like to start using CSS, as it makes presentation of the website much easier and more professional looking.
First, are CSS and HTML intertwined?
My understanding is that CSS is applied to HTML to format and arrange it, as opposed to changing each individual tag for fonts etc, or using frames for layout.
Now, while creating my website, I've used the built in CSS templates in Dreamweaver CS3 as a basic outline. Should I make a basic page first, and then add it to the template (if that is even possible), or do I cut and paste my material over the placeholder text in the templates?
Next, how do I add more things to the templates.
For example, if there is a header, body, footer layout, how would I go about making another header to place a logo (which would be the new header [div]), over a banner (which would be the old header)?
If this sounds too convoluted, here is a basic idea of what I want to do:
I want a logo, banner, body, footer, and sidebar. I have the material (i.e. text, images, etc...) that I want to use in the site. What is my first step?
I purchased a Dreamweaver guide book, but each chapter seems to stand on its own. I have a general understanding of each individual concept - I'm just having a hard time putting it all together.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have a basic understanding of web design using HTML exclusively. However, I'd like to start using CSS, as it makes presentation of the website much easier and more professional looking.
First, are CSS and HTML intertwined?
My understanding is that CSS is applied to HTML to format and arrange it, as opposed to changing each individual tag for fonts etc, or using frames for layout.
Now, while creating my website, I've used the built in CSS templates in Dreamweaver CS3 as a basic outline. Should I make a basic page first, and then add it to the template (if that is even possible), or do I cut and paste my material over the placeholder text in the templates?
Next, how do I add more things to the templates.
For example, if there is a header, body, footer layout, how would I go about making another header to place a logo (which would be the new header [div]), over a banner (which would be the old header)?
If this sounds too convoluted, here is a basic idea of what I want to do:
I want a logo, banner, body, footer, and sidebar. I have the material (i.e. text, images, etc...) that I want to use in the site. What is my first step?
I purchased a Dreamweaver guide book, but each chapter seems to stand on its own. I have a general understanding of each individual concept - I'm just having a hard time putting it all together.
Any help would be appreciated.