HTML
Generator
How and When to Use an
HTML Generator
If you've been researching
various ways to create
a website, you may
have come across the phrase "HTML generator" during
your search. But before you use automatic code
generation as your method of designing, it's good
to learn what this tool does and its primary
uses.
An HTML generator creates or
generates HTML code for you. Code generators are
often used by those who have little or no HTML
knowledge, but who need to create a basic web page
or HTML code for various online uses.
How Does It
Work?
HTML generators are often
free online and provide a simple form for you to
fill out. You'll fill in information about your web
page, such as a page title/heading, keywords,
description, background image or color, text,
desired fonts and text weight, spacing, alignment
information, etc.
The details you specify in
the form will determine the HTML code that is
generated for you. If you specify bold text with a
blue background and heading, then the HTML code
generator will create the code with these
specifications.
With most code generators,
you can preview the results of your code before
saving the file, and tweak the details if needed to
get the look and feel you want. Once you create the
code, you can save it as an HTML file to transfer
to your website using an FTP program or file
transfer program.
Other Uses for an
automatic HTML Generator
You can use a code generator
to create HTML code for forum posts, HTML e-mails,
images with links, link anchor tags, font tags, and
more. Create entire pages or individual tags to be
inserted into your page's code. Some designers use
a generator to save time and generate a basic web
page layout without having to code everything from
scratch.
Limitations
Keep in mind that a code
generator can only provide so much help for
beginners. It has limitations, and you'll still
have to tie your web pages together with a
navigation menu - the generator won't do this for
you. You'll need to create a navigation menu or at
least add links to your pages so visitors can
navigate your site. Some generators might have a
module added for page links, but many don't.
DIY Website
Design
If you have to do this
yourself, you'll need to either learn how to code
web pages properly or use a WYSIWYG (what you see
is what you get) HTML editor program. These
programs operate similar to a publishing program,
allowing you to see the page as your working on it
without having to know the HTML coding process.
Of course, the more you learn
about web
design courses and
training, the better off you will be if designing
your own website. An automatic HTML code generator
can help you get started, but you'll need to learn
design skills if you need to design for your online
business. One of the best ways to get this training
is by taking classes at a local school or get the
complete
beginner web design program
online. It is well worth the one-time purchase
price it if you are really serious about designing
yourself.
So while you might generate
basic HTML code automatically for your pages with
an HTML generator, it's good to learn HTML web
design so you can further update and tweak your
website.
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