Are you interested in starting your own blog or website? Website Design and Development by George Plumley is designed for people that want to start a website but don’t know where to begin.
Starting Your Own Website
Whether you plan on creating your own website or you plan on hiring someone to build it for you, this book will walk you through 100 of the most important questions to ask yourself before you start working on your website.
Mr. Plumley organizes the book in a concise and easy to understand manner. Website Design and Development is divided into 10 chapters with each chapter covering a series of questions and ideas that will assist you in the process of creating your own website. It is also a great book to read if you already have a website but want to improve it.
When it comes to creating your own website, especially if it is your first website, there are numerous things to consider including hosting, domain names, SEO strategies, website design, content organization and much more. However, most people who plan on creating a website or starting a blog are not aware of the many details that need to be considered prior to building a website. The book is your personal guide on the top 100 questions to ask yourself before you build a website.
Website Design and Development Book Review
In 2009, George Plumley wrote a book called WordPress 24-Hour Trainer and asked me to review it. I jumped at the chance because I was in the process of building my own website and was, in fact, using Wordpress. I found the book to be easy to use and full of helpful tips and tricks on how to use Wordpress.
Recently, I was offered the opportunity to review Mr. Plumley’s latest book Website Design and Development. Mr. Plumley took a complicated subject matter and broke it down into sections in an easy to understand and engaging manner. The structure of Mr. Plumley’s books are very well thought out and easy to navigate. He also includes quick tips and tricks throughout the book which I really like.
A DVD accompanies the book which is another way for readers to learn about important questions to ask before building a website. The DVD provides a series of videos that aim to enhance the reader’s experience, which it does with great success. The majority of questions within the book are highlighted and enhanced in the DVD with videos.
Chapters 1-3 of the book cover basic questions that should always be considered when creating a website. Domain names, website hosting and email addresses are all covered in the first few chapters and help the reader determine such things as how much to pay for a domain name, whether or not multiple domain names are a good idea, what qualities to look for in a web host, how much to pay for a host as well as things to consider when setting up an email account.
Chapters 4-7 focus on user experience and the website layout which are critical to the success of any website. In this section Mr. Plumley guides the reader through a variety of questions to consider including site design, site layout, images, color, animation, links, pop ups, site loading time, site construction and much more.
Chapters 8-10 look at website marketing and promotion, search engine optimization (SEO) and website security. Sub topics covered here include building a mailing list, back links, advertising, site optimization and protection from hackers. These 3 chapters really help the reader to consider the importance of marketing, promotion, SEO and site security which are often overlooked when building a website.
Website Design and Development Recommendation
The book is an ideal book for those who want to start a website. Every question in the book is written in an easy to understand and thought provoking manner without using any overwhelming or confusing technical jargon. If you or someone you know if planning on starting a website, then this book is a must have resource. It guides you through all the details that need to be considered when starting a website.
Website Design and Development is available in major bookstores, online and at retailers throughout North America.
Additional Information
Title: Website Design and Development
Author: George Plumley
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-470-88952-7
Edition: First Edition Published 2011
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