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HTML & CSS for Beginners: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Build Your First Website

Learn HTML and CSS from scratch with this beginner-friendly step-by-step guide. Build your first website, understand basics, examples, and FAQs.

HTML & CSS for Beginners: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Build Your First Website

Learning how to build a website is one of the most valuable skills in today’s digital world. Whether you want to become a web developer , start a blog , create a personal portfolio , or simply understand how websites work, learning HTML and CSS is the perfect place to begin. This complete beginner-friendly guide will help you understand HTML and CSS step by step, with simple explanations, examples, and practical tips. No prior coding experience is required. What Are HTML and CSS? HTML and CSS are the core building blocks of every website on the internet. What is HTML? HTML ( HyperText Markup Language ) is used to create the structure of a webpage. It tells the browser what content to display, such as headings, paragraphs, images, links, and lists. Think of HTML as the skeleton of a website. What is CSS? CSS ( Cascading Style Sheets ) is used to style and design the HTML content. It controls colors, fonts, layouts, spacing, and overall appearance. Think of CSS as the skin, clothing, and decoration of …

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