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Basic HTML & CSS Website Structure Template

This template will allow you to start with an outline, and fill in and edit the areas for your project.

Project Setup

  • Create a project folder (website-name)
  • Inside the project folder, create:
    • index.html
    • styles.css
    • Additional folders (optional): images, scripts, etc.

HTML Structure (index.html)

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Your Website Title</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>

  <!-- Header Section -->
  <header>
    <h1>Your Website Name</h1>
    <nav>
      <ul>
        <li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">About</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
      </ul>
    </nav>
  </header>

  <!-- Main Content Section -->
  <main>
    <section>
      <h2>Section Title</h2>
      <p>This is where your main content goes.</p>
    </section>
  </main>

  <!-- Footer Section -->
  <footer>
    <p>&copy; 2025 Your Name or Website Name</p>
  </footer>

</body>
</html>

CSS Structure

/* General Styling */
body {
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Header Styling */
header {
  background-color: #333;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

header nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

header nav ul li {
  display: inline;
  margin: 0 10p;
}

header nav ul li a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Main Content Styling */
main {
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Footer Styling */
footer {
  background-color: #f4f4f4;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px;
  position: fixed;
  width: 100px;
  bottom: 0;
}

Tips and Tricks for Creating a Website from Wireframes or Design Specs

  • Analyze First: Spend time thoroughly reviewing your wireframe or design specifications to identify HTML elements and CSS styling needed.
  • Layout Planning: Sketch out a basic HTML structure on paper or digitally before coding.
  • Use Semantic HTML: Clearly structure your content with semantic tags (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <section>, <footer>).
  • CSS Organization: Group similar CSS styles and use comments for clarity and maintainability.
  • Responsive Design: Start your CSS with a mobile-first approach, adding media queries to adjust your layout for larger screens.
  • Box Model Mastery: Understand margins, padding, borders, and box-sizing to effectively manage spacing and layout.
  • Fonts and Colors: Extract exact colors and font styles from your design specs, ensuring consistency throughout your website.
  • Inspect Tools: Frequently use browser developer tools to debug and adjust your layout precisely.
  • Iterate: Continuously test and refine your site across various devices and browsers to ensure compatibility and performance.

Additional Resources

  • Use MDN Web Docs for further exploration.
  • Validate your HTML and CSS using W3C Validator.
  • Expand the site with interactive Javascript when ready.