Web Design Basics

Steps to Create a Webpage Template

Download and install a text editor.

Use the text editor to create an HTML document.

Add all essential elements to create a webpage: DOCTYPE, html, head, title, meta, and body.

Add HTML structural elements: header, nav, main, and footer.

Add static content to the page.

Add comments to note the purpose of each structural element.

Save your changes.

HTML5 Semantic Elements

Header

The header element is used to contain header content on a webpage, such as a company name and logo.

Nav

The nav element is used to contain navigation links on a webpage.

Main

The main element is used to contain the main content on a webpage.

Footer

The footer element is used to contain footer content on a webpage, such as copyright information.

Visit W3Schools.com to learn more about HTML semantic elements.