A website is made up of webpages that are connected by html link tags. HTML a type of computer language.  A html link tag in the source code tells the website browser to go to a specified url address. When you build a website or webpage these link tags will connect your website to other websites on the internet. If you use the free version of frontpage express to build a website, you can insert hyperlinks (link tags) with ease and without entering the code below. 

this is a link tag  

 <a href="url address goes here"> </a> 

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 Below are some common mistakes people make when they build a website.

 

• Avoid inserting large images - because they will cause your website to load slow.  Most internet users will only wait 8 -10 seconds for a website to load in their browser window.

• Avoid using popup or pop under windows can confuse a visitor on your website.

• Avoid using bold or extremely bright blinding mismatched colors in your website. Use soft subtle colors to make your site warm and inviting.

• Never, ever require a visitor to create a password and  login username before they can view your website.

• Avoid using too much FLASH when you build a website.

• Keep your website navigation menu simple.

• Don't clutter your website with too many banner ads or images. If you do not have enough text on your website, the search engines may not bother to index your site.