Getting the HTML elements in place Ok, let’s get writting some HTML. In the following video, I take you through writing your first HTML tags. I’ll also talk about using Codepen. Codepen is an online code editor, learning environment, and community for web development. We will be using it a lot, so sign up for an account right […]
The viewport is your user’s view of your web design. Your user’s viewport will be different depending on what kind of device they are using. It might be a small Android smartphone or an iPhone 12 pro. They might be using Firefox on a desktop computer. As responsive web designers, we design for all of […]
Ecwid is an extensive and powerful e-commerce service. Itis easy to implement and it’s free to start off. Here is a short video from the Ecwid youtube channel on setting up a shop. How to Create an Online Store in 5 Minutes! Ecwid Tutorial » You can add custom CSS to your Ecwid shop to change fonts, […]
Formspree is a form backend, API and email service for HTML forms. It is the simplest way to embed custom contact us forms, order forms, or email capture forms on your static site. Note: Formspree offers paid plans. Make sure you don’t accidentally get charged.
The :hover selector is used to select elements when you mouse over them. The :hover selector can be used on all elements, not only on links. Use the :link selector to style links to unvisited pages, the :visited selector to style links to visited pages, and the :active selector to style the active link. Make […]
Here is a video about getting started. I often find that I’ll have multiple attempts at getting started. I’ll often recode a project multiple times. I’ll discover a different approach, a more streamlined way to achieve something. I’ll begin again. We learn important stuff by getting started. So, there is no harm in getting started […]
In part 1 of this article, we discussed the planning stages of a web design project. In this part, we will jump in and implement that planning with code. Let’s start writing some HTML. Open up a CodePen and follow along with the screencasts below. Good luck. Getting the main structure in place In this […]
Responsive images will automatically adjust to fit the size of the screen. This is important when we are designing websites or apps that adapt to the device or screen they are displayed on. These videos walk through some common approaches. While you are watching these videos, you should have a Codepen open so you can […]
In this article, we are looking at the first steps to code a website with HTML and CSS. Hopefully, we can dispel some of the anxiety around getting started. As you will see, it isn’t that hard if you think through what you want to achieve. Plan the layout The best advice I can give about […]
Media queries are useful when you want to modify your site or app depending on a device’s general type — such as print vs. screen — or specific characteristics and parameters — such as screen resolution or browser viewport width. We write a media query like this: Media queries are crucial in creating responsive web […]
