Let’s see where we are. You’re building a static Web site. You’ve made a framework for the site.

What you have made

You have an information architecture. You know what the sections of your site will be, and what pages are in those sections.

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You have a layout. You know how pages will be put together.

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You have made some choices about typography. You know what typefaces you’ll use, how large headings will be, and so on.

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You’ve chosen some colors. They invoke the mood you want.

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You’ve made some graphics. You’ve got some photos, images for buttons, and so on.

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That’s a lot of stuff! And it will make the rest of your work easier.

The final steps

Now it’s time to use these pieces to make a site. There are three steps.

First, you need to decide on a file layout. It’s a directory tree of the site on the Web server.

Second, you create a template. It’s a file that is a skeleton for an HTML page.

Third, you use the template. You copy it, and fill in the content for a page. Copy the template, make another page. Copy the template, make another page. Until the site is done.

Oh, I forget a step. Make time to savor your achievement. Maybe it’s a cookie and some extra frisbee time. Maybe it’s par-tee, par-tee! Whatever suits you.

Onward! To glory!