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HTML for Beginners (Yes, Even You Can Do It!)

Welcome to HTML for Beginners, the course where we demystify the world of coding and make building websites so simple that you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner. If you can make a cup of tea (and wait the standard 5 minutes for it to brew properly), you can definitely learn HTML.

What Will You Learn?

In this course, we’ll take you step-by-step through the essentials of HTML, covering:

  • Basic HTML Structure: Learn the backbone of every webpage, and realize it’s less complicated than assembling flat-pack furniture.
  • Headings, Paragraphs, and Lists: Finally, a way to organize your thoughts without looking like you’re shouting at people online (no caps lock required).
  • Images and Links: Add a bit of flair to your pages with images and links that actually go somewhere other than a 404 error.
  • Forms: Create forms so engaging, people might actually want to fill them out. (No promises, though—we’re not miracle workers.)

By the end, you’ll be able to build basic yet functional websites, and impress your friends at dinner parties (or bore them, depending on how much you talk about it).

Who Is This Course For?

  • Absolute Beginners: If you can turn on a computer and type, you’ve already got what it takes to succeed here.
  • Aspiring Web Developers: Dreaming of a career where you spend more time arguing with code than people? Perfect. This is your first step.
  • Bloggers and Creatives: Tired of trying to wrangle with website builders that are more temperamental than a toddler? HTML will give you full control, minus the tantrums.

Course Outline:

  1. Lesson 1: HTML Basics – Start with the very basics. It’s a bit like learning to tie your shoelaces, but less likely to leave you tripping over your own feet.
  2. Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Lists – Discover the magic of creating headings, paragraphs, and lists that don’t involve bullet points drawn in Microsoft Paint.
  3. Lesson 3: Adding Images and Links – Make your website less “high school essay” and more “website people actually want to visit.”
  4. Lesson 4: Creating Forms – Learn how to create forms that collect useful information, not just dust.

Why Take This Course?

  • Hands-On Projects: We won’t just throw a bunch of theory at you and hope for the best. You’ll build real projects that make sense (mostly).
  • Humor Included: Let’s face it, learning code can be dry. But don’t worry, we’ve got enough wit and sarcasm to keep things interesting.
  • Future-Proof Skills: HTML is the foundation of every website. Learn it, and you’ll never be stuck staring blankly at a screen when someone asks how the internet works.

Ready to get started? Jump straight into Lesson 1: HTML Basics and begin your journey to becoming an HTML pro!

Lesson 4: Creating Forms – Because Asking for Emails Online is Less Awkward

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Lesson 4: Creating Forms – Because Asking for Emails Online is Less Awkward

Welcome to Lesson 4! Now that your webpage has images and links, it’s time to step it up a notch and actually interact with your visitors. How? By creating forms! Whether you want to collect emails, ask for feedback, or even settle the age-old debate of whether pineapple belongs on pizza, HTML forms have you covered (and without any of the awkwardness of asking in person!).

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Lesson 3: Adding Images and Links – Because Who Wants a Boring Web Page?

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Lesson 3: Adding Images and Links – Because Who Wants a Boring Web Page?

Welcome to Lesson 3! So far, your web page might look like a book report, but we’re about to fix that. Today, we’ll spice things up by adding images and links—because nothing screams “professional” like a page full of cat photos and clickable memes. Let’s take your page from “meh” to “wow” with just a few simple tags!

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Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Lists – Give Your Web Page Some Structure (Now with Caddy Server!)

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Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Lists – Give Your Web Page Some Structure (Now with Caddy Server!)

Welcome back, web wizard! Now that you’ve started your HTML journey, it’s time to make your web page look more organized. Today, we’ll dive into headings, paragraphs, and lists to give your page a solid structure. And just like in Lesson 1, we’ll use Caddy to host your creation. Ready to show off your well-organized content? Let’s get started!

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Lesson 1: HTML Basics – Your First Step Toward Internet Domination (Now with a Side of Caddy Server!)

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Lesson 1: HTML Basics – Your First Step Toward Internet Domination (Now with a Side of Caddy Server!)

Welcome, budding web overlord! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of HTML, the not-so-secret sauce behind every website. You’ll be creating your very first web page (yes, for real!), and if you’re feeling fancy, we’ll even show you how to host it locally using Caddy. But don’t stress, Caddy isn’t essential for learning HTML—it’s just here to make you look extra cool. Ready? Let’s get started!

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