Guest david layne Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hello there I am new to this web design business.I want to setup a site but I have a few teething problems and even though I did a bit at college I'm still not sure about the Start of a web page.I need to know what is the DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC, and the paths to insert.also do I have to have a Domain Name when entering this? I bought a hosting package 12 months ago but I've never use it as I couldn't activate the FTP to transfer anything Also what's the difference between HTML and XHTML. I think I need alot of help lol So thanks for any constructive replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspnetguy Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hello there I am new to this web design business.I want to setup a site but I have a few teething problems and even though I did a bit at college I'm still not sure about the Start of a web page.I need to know what is the DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC, and thie paths to insert.Do I have to have a Domain Name? And what'sThe difference between HTML and XHTML. thanks for any constructive replies.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Youdo not have to have a domain name...you can sign up for a free host and they usually give you a subdomain.I would recommend using the XHTML 1.0 strict Doctype...it will get you use to writeing standards compliant code.HTML and XHTML are very similar....in a way XHTML is just the next version of HTML. XHTML is more strict than HTML and requires you to follow the rules exactly while HTML lets you get away with I lot of bad habits.Hope this helps you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Err Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) Hello there I am new to this web design business.I want to setup a site but I have a few teething problems and even though I did a bit at college I'm still not sure about the Start of a web page.I need to know what is the DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC, and the paths to insert.also do I have to have a Domain Name when entering this? I bought a hosting package 12 months ago but I've never use it as I couldn't activate the FTP to transfer anything Also what's the difference between HTML and XHTML. I think I need alot of help lol So thanks for any constructive replies.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> This was a question that plegued me for a long time. The answer: The Doctype or DTD (as most people call it) simply is a set a rules for your browser to follow, it also makes your webpages render in [removed]. This approach is a very good way to start your web building. Webpages load faster to a certain degree also. Vaildate your pages that use a DTD to check if you are using correct coding.Learn more about DTD's here: HTML Doctype Tag Edited November 12, 2009 by RahXephon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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