Web Design Creating websites from scratch (Udemy.com)
Explore how to build websites using HTML, CSS and jQuery. Step by step guide to how websites are built from scratch
Created by: Laurence Svekis
Last updated November 2024
What you will learn
- build websites using HTML CSS
- Know how to add jQuery for advanced functionality
- create web design workflow for creating a website
- create multiple page websites from scratch
Course Description
Everything you need to know to build a website from scratch.
Learn how to use HTML and CSS to make websites from scratch. This course covers the fundamentals on how to use HTML and CSS together to build websites.
Learn how to identify different core containers within your web design and then build your HTML code prepping it for styling.
Start by planning your website, what do you want it to look like. This is the guide to develop your HTML coding by using this blueprint to build the HTML structure. Use HTML to create the initial website structure.
Apply CSS to customise the way the website is rendered in visitors browsers. Explore CSS and how to style your website. Add placeholder content and images to get the feel of you websites. Build out a navigation menu, style your navbar. Create content sections, style them in modern website styling. Add styling to your headers and footers to make them stand out. Setup you content area separate your content sections, including setting up a sidebar. Improve your website, with special tweaks and updates fine tuning your source code. Then use CSS to make it responsive!
Add jQuery to dynamic added functionality. Adding event triggers and customised interactions. Detect current URL and set the active class on your navbar.
- Source Code is included
- Top Resources and links used to create websites
- HD quality video
- Step by step instruction
- taught by an instructor with over 16 years industry experience
- quick forum response
- ready to answer any questions you may have
Develop a solid foundation in web development, this course is designed to get you creating your own websites. Explore how to make websites.
Upon successful completion of this course students will have a solid foundation in the core principles of web design and web development.
Instructor Details
- 4.1 Rating
262 Reviews
Laurence Svekis
Hi, I’m Laurence Svekis, and I’m here to help you learn smarter, build real skills, and confidently use AI and modern tools to create amazing things.
I’m a Google Developer Expert (GDE), international speaker, author, and educator specializing in AI-powered learning, Google Workspace automation, and practical development with Google Apps Script and JavaScript. I’ve been teaching online since 2002 and have helped over two million students worldwide develop real-world skills through hands-on courses, books, and workshops.
My passion is learning with AI—using AI not as a shortcut, but as a powerful learning partner. I focus on helping learners understand how things work, how to apply AI responsibly, and how to build tools that solve real problems. Many of my courses explore how AI can act as a tutor, assistant, or productivity booster inside everyday tools like Google Docs, Sheets, and Workspace.
I’m especially known for:
Google Apps Script & Google Workspace automation
Building AI-powered assistants and learning tools
JavaScript for real-world applications
Using AI to improve learning, productivity, and workflows
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Reviews
By John Gretza on 9/17/2024
I have taken two courses from Laurence and have a couple of more. I am BRAND NEW to website building and some of the terminology is confusing. I guess I need to find some prerequisite classes on coding/programming. Presenter goes pretty fast and leaves a beginner like me lost. Course is better for someone who already has a background in coding and programming. Maybe Laurence has a couple of beginner courses he could recommend.
By Christopher Davis on 7/13/2020
Clear and effective, however, am completely new to web design with no prior experiences. Maybe a bit more of a breakdown on what each application/software is used for, and where to find it. Especially if on PC vs Mac. :)
By Ikechukwu Nelson Columbus Okebugwu on 8/14/2018
THIS IS ALL I WANTED ALL MY LIFE, AND TODAY, AM VERY HAPPY, YOU ARE THE BEST, I REALLY LOVE THIS COURSE, I FALL IN-LOVE WITH IT EVERY DAY, I CAN'T SLEEP, I DREAM ABOUT IT, I AM SO SO HAPPY, THANK YOU SO MUCH, THANK YOU...i really love this... wow
By Abdi Hassan on 8/2/2018
this was my third online course i took and its the only one make me understand how to build real and responsive website, and i am able to build simple but effective website. absolutely perfect. i am appreciate our beloved instructor (Laurence Svekis) and request him to make more updated lessones. i would encourage anyone looking for Web developing and Designing to buy and check Laurence Svekis courses 1000 thanks to Laurence Svekis abdi hassan
By Ashutosh Raj Patil on 3/22/2018
I got to lean many new stuff and am finally able to use Html nicely. Their was this jquery part after the navigation bar console which i didn't understand at all except for that the course was fun.
By Eduardo Scarpitta on 11/14/2017
El instructor podría dar explicaciones del "porqué" utiliza o no ciertos selectores o elementos de los lenguajes, de resto, todo bien. Gracias.
By Ben Upaka on 6/10/2017
I have finally completed the lessons. Great job by Laurence. Thanks. Quite a great learning experience.Thanks again!
By Beachem Cockroft on 2/20/2017
It is an excellent course, however the instructor does move through the content quite quickly. If one is not ready to scroll the videos back frequently then it is quite likely that they would get lost quickly. The content is comprehensive for the most part. Although I must admit that I took an html and css course prior to completing this one and it was a great aid as there were things explained in the other courses that were not explained in this one. All in all this course was worth the time invested.
By Jan Krupička on 1/15/2017
Perfect. Very engaging and usefull guide of making responsive website front end. Also shows lots of usefull resources. Totally recommend.
By Fametta McClain on 12/19/2016
Well explained but I had trouble with jquery. I love web design. I keep hearing from other people that there's no point in pursuing it because you can get a website made easily from sites like Wix. Hope that's not the case; looks to be an awesome career.
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