A basic knowledge of HTML or CSS is a huge advantage when you are running a website, a blog or just leaving comments on forums. Aside from the design aspect of creating an attractive blog. I must say knowing some coding tricks has come in handy, it will allow you to customize the look and feel of your blog. Using HTML on your blog or website will give your site the look of a professionally done site. It's not a really hard thing if you have a HTML book.

I did spend the time to learn some basic coding language. I started out on Blogger and had a lot of fun working with my templates. It still took a long time to see what I wanted happen on my blog, though. I mean, fonts, size, colors, etc., would change and I could move things, but there was always some unexpected side effect I didn’t want. I did trial and error, It’s like playing around with your idea and keep testing until you are happy with the outcome.

I’ve always believed that basic knowledge in HTML is absolutely required in being a successful blogger. Of course one can just pay to get it done by others, but it’ll be both a waste of revenues.

The best way to send someone to see something on the web is to give them the link. It takes a bit more typing for you, but people are much more likely to go where you send them if you make it easy, Here are just some of the resources. CHECK IT OUT!

Additional HTML Resources

* W3C
* Webmonkey
* Web Design Group
* quackit
* chami