From Zero to Site: A Simple EasyHtml Guide for Non-ProgrammersLaunching a website doesn’t have to be intimidating. This guide walks you step-by-step from zero knowledge to a working, attractive site using EasyHtml — a lightweight approach and toolkit designed for beginners. No prior programming experience required. By the end you’ll understand basic HTML structure, place text and images, add simple styling, and publish your site online.
Why EasyHtml?
EasyHtml focuses on the essentials: clear structure, minimal syntax, and practical examples. It removes complexity by using a small set of straightforward tags and conventions so you can build a functional site quickly and confidently.
What you’ll learn:
- HTML page structure and essential tags
- Adding images, links, and lists
- Simple styling with CSS (inline and embedded)
- Basic layout using semantic elements
- Making your site responsive for mobile
- Publishing your site with free hosting options
Tools you need
You don’t need fancy software. Use:
- A plain-text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, Sublime)
- A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Optional: a free GitHub account or Netlify for hosting
Basic HTML structure
Every HTML page follows a simple skeleton. Create a new file named index.html and paste this minimal structure:
<!doctype html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1"> <title>My EasyHtml Site</title> </head> <body> <h1>Welcome to my site</h1> <p>This is a simple EasyHtml page.</p> </body> </html> Save the file and open it in your browser. You’ve just built your first web page.
Common HTML elements and when to use them
- h1–h6: Headings. Use one h1 per page for the main title.
- p: Paragraphs of text.
- a: Links. Use the href attribute to set the URL.
- img: Images. Use src for the image path and alt for accessibility.
- ul / ol / li: Unordered/ordered lists.
- header, nav, main, footer, section, article: Semantic containers for clearer structure.
Example with several elements:
<header> <h1>My Bakery</h1> <nav> <a href="#about">About</a> | <a href="#menu">Menu</a> | <a href="#contact">Contact</a> </nav> </header> <main> <section id="about"> <h2>About Us</h2> <p>We bake fresh bread daily.</p> </section> <section id="menu"> <h2>Menu</h2> <ul> <li>Sourdough</li> <li>Croissant</li> <li>Banana Bread</li> </ul> </section> </main> <footer> <p>© 2025 My Bakery</p> </footer> Styling: make it look good with CSS
You can style elements using CSS. For a beginner-friendly approach, put styles inside a