This document provides an introduction to web development through 5 lessons. Lesson 1 discusses the web development process which includes planning, development, testing, and publishing phases. Lesson 2 covers web hosting and publishing, including considerations for hosting space, bandwidth, and server software. Lesson 3 defines domain names and discusses registering a domain name. Lesson 4 defines web usability and its importance, outlining standards for accessibility, functionality, content, and design. Lesson 5 instructs the design of a website to promote tourism in Oman.

1. INTRODUCTION TO WEB
DEVELOPMENT

2. LESSONS:
1.Web Development Process
2.Web Hosting and Publishing
3.Domain Names and Web Hosts
4.Web Usability Standards
5.Designing your own website

3. LESSON 1: WEB DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
1.Planning
2.Development
3.Testing
4.Publishing

4. PLANNING PHASE
1.Identify the requirements.
2.Make the budget.
3.Identify the constraints
4.Finalize the website content and
scope.

5. DEVELOPMENT PHASE
1.Make the schedule.
2.Identify the milestone.
3.Assign the task, person responsible,
start date, end date, status and make
comments.

6. TESTING PHASE
Two main areas of testing:
1. Technical – front end coding e.g.
CSS, HTML, and Javascript codes
2. Design – how well the content
appears, e.g. accessibility and
usability of the contents

7. PUBLISHING PHASE
- Making your website accessible
online.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Cloud Computing
- Web-based applications

8. LESSON 2: WEB HOSTING AND PUBLISHING
• Website Host – is a repository where
all files and scripts of your website
are stored.
• Things to consider:
a. Hosting space
b. Bandwith
c. Server Software
d. Operating System

9. PUBLISHING TO THE WEB
Steps to consider for website publication:
1. Testing the site offline;
2. Registering a domain name for the site;
3. Finding a web host provider;
4. Uploading the web data;
5. Testing the site online;
6. Promoting the site; and
7. Maintaining the site;

10. SITE TESTING
Testing is done to check the following:
1. Download and uploading of files and
documents;
2. All hyperlinks and the navigation are working
properly;
3. The design of the webpages and web content
layout are in order;
4. No errors in coding HTML , CSS, and Javascript.

11. LESSON 3: DOMAIN NAMES AND WEB HOSTS
Domain Name – or URL (Unified Resource Locator) –
uniquely identifies the website’s web address.
Cyber-squatting – the act of registering a domain at a
higher price.
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN)

12. STEPS TO REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME
1. Identify desired domain name.
2. Check the availability of the chose
domain name.
3. Check registration prices.
4. Register the domain name.
5. Pay the domain name registration.
6. Get a confirmation message.

13. WEB HOST PROVIDER
1. Web host provider – are service
provider of your website.
2. Things to consider:
- Cost
- Space
- Bandwith
- Technology
- Support

14. LESSON 4: WEB USABILITY STANDARDS
Web Usability – is the ease of using or
browsing a website.

15. WHY WEB USABILITY IS IMPORTANT?

16. BECAUSE:
1. Allows users to easily find the
information;
2. It can hold attention of the visitors;
3. It has advanced features;
4. It has highly interactive properties; and
5. The contents load quickly;

17. WEB USABILITY STANDARDS
A. Accessibility
• All major pages are accessible from the Home Page.
• The Home Page is accessible from all pages of the site.
• Relevant information are searchable.
• Content are understandable and presented in a
language that the target site visitor can understand.

18. WEB USABILITY STANDARDS
B. Functionality
• Functions are clearly labeled and easily understood.
• Supports end-user’s workflow.
• Interactive feature support’s the site information.

19. WEB USABILITY STANDARDS
C. Information and Content
• The most relevant information is placed on the Home
Page.
• The website has a clear information structure.
• Information are placed in their proper categories.
• Information is relevant and up-to-date.
• Content loads easily and is displayed properly.

20. WEB USABILITY STANDARDS
D. Design
• Design and layout are straightforward and consistent.
• Pages have only the right amount of content.
• There are minimal horizontal and vertical scrolling.
• There are no unnecessary animation and audio files.
• Background colors and images do not interfere with
the readability of text.
• Images used are relevant to –and support – text
information.

21. LESSON 5: DESIGNING YOUR OWN WEBSITE
Make a design or layout of your proposed website. The
website will promote the best tourist destination in Oman.
Identify the major menus, submenus, images, videos that
are needed in your website.
Discuss the information that should be found in your
website.