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Build a Responsive Website from Scratch with HTML & CSS
4 October 2025
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How to Build a Responsive Website from Scratch with HTML & CSS
Step 1: Plan Your Website Layout
Before you start coding, sketch out a basic wireframe of your website. Consider the following:
- 1. Header (with a logo and navigation menu)
- 2. Hero section (main banner with a call to action)
- 3. Content sections (about, services, portfolio, etc.)
- 4. Footer (contact info, social media links, copyright)
Step 2: Set Up Your Project Files
Create the following project structure:
Step 3: Write the Basic HTML Structure
In index.html, start with a simple structure:
Step 4: Apply Basic CSS Styles
Now, let’s style the website in style.css.
1. Reset Default Styles
First, normalize styles across different browsers:
2. Style the Header
3. Hero Section Styling
4. Footer Section Styling
5. Make It Responsive with Media Queries
Use CSS media queries to adjust the design for different screen sizes.
Use CSS media queries to adjust the design for different screen sizes.
Step 5: Test and Optimize
- 1. Check on different devices using browser developer tools (F12 > Toggle Device Toolbar).
- 2. Improve performance by compressing images using TinyPNG or ImageOptim.
- 3. Validate HTML and CSS using W3C Validator.
- 4. Footer (contact info, social media links, copyright)
Next Steps
- 1. Add more sections (portfolio, testimonials, contact form).
- 2. Enhance UI with CSS animations and transitions.
- 3. Add interactivity using JavaScript (e.g., mobile menu toggle).
- 4. Deploy the site using GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel.
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