You have finished learning HTML, what should you learn next?
HTML Summary
This tutorial has taught you how to create a site using HTML.
HTML is a common markup language used on the web. HTML allows you to format text, add images, create links, input forms, frames and tables, etc., and save it as a text file that the browser can read and display.
The key to HTML are tags, which indicate what content will appear.
For more information about HTML, check out our HTML Tutorial and HTML Reference Manual .
Now that you have finished learning HTML, what should you learn next?
Learn CSS
CSS is used to control the style and layout of multiple web pages at the same time.
By using CSS, all formatting can be stripped out of the HTML and stored in a separate file.
To learn how to create a stylesheet, visit our CSS tutorial .
Learn JavaScript
JavaScript can make your web pages more vivid.
If you just want to display content, a static website is a good display image. If you want to communicate with users or make the web page more vivid, you need to use Javascript.
JavaScript is the most popular scripting language on the Internet. Currently, all major browsers support Javascript.
If you want to learn more about Javascript, you can visit this site's JavaScript tutorial.
Site Server
Hosting the website on your own server is always an option . There are a few things to consider:
Hardware Expenditure
If you want to run a "real" website, you have to buy powerful server hardware. Don't expect a lower-priced PC to be able to handle the job. You'll also need a stable (24 hours a day) high-speed connection.
Software Expenditure
Keep in mind that server licenses are generally more expensive than client licenses. Please also note that server licenses may have user limit limits.
Labor fee
Don’t expect low labor costs. You must install your own hardware and software. You have to deal with vulnerabilities and viruses at the same time to ensure that your server is always running properly in an "anything can happen" environment.
Using an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
It is also common to rent a server from an ISP.
Most small companies will store their websites on servers provided by ISPs. The advantages are:
Connection speed
Most ISPs have high-speed connections to the Internet.
Powerful hardware
The ISP's web server is usually powerful enough to be able to share resources among several websites. You'll also want to see if your ISP offers efficient load balancing, as well as necessary backup servers.
Safety and Reliability
ISPs are experts in website hosting. They should offer more than 99% of online time, the latest software patches, and the best virus protection.
Things to consider when choosing an ISP
24-hour support
Make sure the ISP offers 24-hour support. Don’t put yourself in the awkward position of being unable to resolve a serious issue while having to wait for the next business day. Toll-free phone service is also necessary if you don't want to pay long distance charges.
Daily Backups
Make sure your ISP performs a daily backup routine, otherwise you risk losing valuable data.
Traffic
Research the ISP’s traffic restrictions. You want to make sure you don't pay extra if there is an unexpected surge in traffic due to your site's popularity.
Bandwidth or Content Limitations
Research your ISP's bandwidth and content limits. If you plan to post pictures or broadcast video or audio, make sure you have this permission.
E-mail Function
Please make sure your ISP supports the e-mail function you need.
Database Access
If you plan to use data from your website's database, make sure your ISP supports the database access you need.
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