Making Template

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by cameron jorir, May 18, 2007.

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    I want to make a template. I have outlined my template and completed all my paper work. Now I want to put my plan into action and create the template. Now problem is that I don’t have much knowledge to create a template, which is very much attractive. If any one have a perfect knowledge of making a template or anybody know any site which can help me then please guide me. It’s urgent.
    Thanks.
     
    cameron jorir, May 18, 2007 IP
  2. parag

    parag Banned

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    Use Photoshop or Dreamweaver to design your website.
    Below is a nice step wise tutorial:
    photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/jennifer/web-template.html

    Other tuts:
    nicora.net/index.cfm?method=article&blogid=98699082-DBB0-8FCB-9736-C2F520C8BFBE
    entheosweb.com/photoshop/layout.asp

    - Parag
     
    parag, May 18, 2007 IP
  3. Mr.Svlordoor

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    Well as you have completed your entire outline and paper work now better you start implementing your ideas as soon as possible and start making a template. I would suggest you look for professional help. I found some creative and professional M.S. Word template provider at http://www.templatesforbusiness.us this may be very useful for you.
     
    Mr.Svlordoor, May 19, 2007 IP
  4. jgjg

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    there are lots of different ways to make templates.

    You could use PSD which I don't know about...or create a DWT dreamweaver template fairly easily.
     
    jgjg, Jun 2, 2007 IP
  5. Dan Schulz

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    I'd actually go for the Photoshop route on this one. You'll be able to position the various elements (which are called layers) where you want them to go so you can see how it will look when finished.

    Then from there, lift the individual layers into new files, optimize them for the Web, and save them as new image files to be included in a Web page. When you have done that, start writing your HTML/CSS template, then hook your images into it.

    Sorry about the lack of a formal "tutorial" but I just don't have the time to do that right now (that and I'm not at home - I'm at a relative's house right now, and thus away from my computer).
     
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    Good advice there, use Photoshop to draw you template. Then ImageReady to slice it and code into HTML/CSS. Steep learning curve though.

    I also personally like to use Xara to make Web 2.0 designs.
     
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  7. Dan Schulz

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    Don't quote on this but I heard that Photoshop CS3 does not have ImageReady.

    Ok, this you can quote me on. Do not slice images. Just remove the layers you need and then add them to your HTML/CSS template. It's always best to create an "imageless" base in your coded template for accessibility purposes before adding images to it, than to just slice and code.
     
    Dan Schulz, Jun 2, 2007 IP