Web Design

Things like setting a website is so much easier compared to years back then. There were no such application call Microsoft FrontPage nor Macromedia Dreamweaver. One of the easiest tools to create a web page is the “do-it-yourself� functions that are widely available online. Of course there are disadvantages such as not being able to add extra features to your site. Beginners usually like to use those free backgrounds, MIDIs and icons on the internet. That's how I started web design.

The first tool that I use was Microsoft Publisher, which is so outdated now. Then I was introduced to Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe Photoshop by a friend. He taught me everything that is to know about web design, from creating a web page from scratch to understanding the application. Nothing was simple. It's just a matter of picking up tips here and there from web designers around.

Having a good navigation web page is very important. A web page with too many stuff loading at the same time will put visitors away. Another friend of mine taught me about keeping images small and loading fast. He also taught me how upload files using FTP program.

Then another friend of mine taught me about creating good layouts and using frames. She was really good at graphic design and was my inspirations. I was amased by what people can come out with by using computer. The results are far more beautiful than what I can imagine compared to painting itself.

Recently my close friend taught me how to take and edit photos which is one of the important things if anyone considering publishing photos on the web. Everyone can take photos but not everyone is good at it. He said a good photo is better off without using flash which it will creates an unnatural look.