Web Design & Desktop Publishing for Dummies

Ever since the desktop publishing revolution in the 1980s, people with access to computers and printers could produce their own newsletters, flyers, brochures, and marketing materials. Today, the revolution has gone online, and even the smallest of companies can create a viable Web presence. Just having a Web presence doesn't cut it, though -- you want to have a good-looking, effective Web site that gets your message across. That's where Web Design & Desktop Publishing For Dummies comes in. Author and marketing consultant Roger C. Parker introduces the fundamentals of design for both print and Web documents, and he gives you the tools and knowledge you need in order to make dynamite publications, either for print or for the Web. Jam-packed with information and illustrations, Web Design & Desktop Publishing For Dummies includes A no-nonsense introduction to professional design, no matter what your level of experience Dozens of before-and-after illustrations that demonstrate how to take your pages from mediocre to outstanding The Use of Color For Dummies, a full-color guide to using color effectively Advice on choosing and using fonts and typography, including specialized Web techniques Editing Newsletters For Dummies, a bonus section to get you started making professional publications Tons of ideas and practical advice for every kind of publication Tips on which software programs and Web sites can help you the most Whether you're making a Web site for fun or a price list for customers, you can have your publications looking great in no time when you keep this handy reference beside your computer.