How to learn Frontpage 2003

[emt8q5]

Hi there. I have just recently purchased a copy of microsoft frontpage 2003 with the intention of learning how to design professional grade websites. I am now trying to find the best way to do this. Are online tutorials or courses a good way of learning this? What about books at the book store? Would I be able to educate myself with these things, or should I just go take a class at the local community college? I would really prefer if I could do something like an online course, or a self monitored thing. Is this possible to achieve? Is it possible to adequately educate myself with a variety of resources, or should I take an offical certification course?

As for my existing knowledge, I understand how HTML works in principal. I am able to build the most basic of websites, but I haven't memorized any of the commands or anything. Thats about it. Essentially, when it comes to website design, I am a newbie. I have looked at the local Borders and found all kinds of 'how to' books (the "For Dummies" series seems to be the most prominent) however, I have been leaning more towards an online tutorial or course.

Which is better? Online courses/tutorials or printed 'how to' guides? Any suggestions advice or comments are welcome and appreciated.

 

[Bateluer]

Not sure too much, I'd imagine there are plenty of Frontpage books at your local bookstore though. I'd take the effort to learn raw HTML code though, using Notepad. It will be of tremendous help to you, especially using frontpage. Frontpage likes to use a lot of garbage, useless tags. Mozilla Composer is better, as was Dreamweaver, last time I used it anyway.

In my experience, a lot of people don't care much about your web design credentials, they care how your website looks and functions.

 

[screw3d]

Don't learn Frontpage, learn proper HTML or xHTML

 

[dderolph]

There are many books on FrontPage at major bookstores. Also, if you live near a major public library, you'll surely find some books and/or training CD's there.

I've been a FrontPage user for some years, starting with FrontPage 98 and later upgrading to 2000, which I still use. Like others said, learning HTML is still a good idea. That way, you can do some editing directly in the HTML view of FrontPage, or least understand what you see there. So, a book on HTML would be good, too. I'll suggest Sams Teach Yourself HTML & XHTML in 24 Hours. I've got an older edition of this. I found it to be a good learning tool.