not sure how to get started with creating a website

[JacobM344]

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I want to create a personal website for my portfolio but I do not have the strongest web development skills. Is there a website or resource that can help me get started with creating my website?

[IamParvSinghal]

Hi there Jacob, I would recommend learning the necessary skills like HTML, CSS and JavaScript. To get you started, I would suggest this tutorial. Codedex.io is another amazing platform to learning web dev in a fun way.

If you are hinting towards AI, you have ChatGPT, of course but you can also use Cursor AI.

[dckimGUY]

It sounds like what you are looking for is a computer program that basically is like a traditional drafting program, only it's for HTML design. Of course, it would need to be open source, and work completely in the browser, fully offline, and have no advertisements of any kind...

Check out my repo, I got you covered on this one,

HW HTML Drafting Project

-dckimGUY

[jameswrightbrown-prog]

If you’re just getting started, I’d suggest keeping it simple. First, pick an easy platform like WordPress or a static site builder (HTML + basic CSS). Use free templates, customize them slowly, and focus on one page at a time (About, Projects, Contact). There are plenty of beginner-friendly tutorials on GitHub and YouTube that walk you through each step.

I followed the same approach when building my own small project site. By learning step by step, I was able to launch a simple site focused on gaming content, similar to how I set up my( roblox mod apk ) page that shares info about the latest game versions. Starting small really helps build confidence.

[aryannten]

If you’re new to web development and want to create a personal portfolio, there are several beginner-friendly ways to get started.

If you don’t want to focus on coding right now, website builders like Wix, Squarespace, or Webflow are great options. They provide ready-made portfolio templates and drag-and-drop editors, so you can build a professional-looking website without much technical knowledge.

If you’re open to learning some basics, a good approach is to start with HTML and CSS and customize an existing template. Websites like HTML5 UP or Start Bootstrap offer free portfolio templates that are easy to modify. You can then host your site for free using GitHub Pages or Netlify, which is also a good way to learn version control.

Overall, I’d recommend choosing a simple template first, focusing on content (about, skills, projects, contact), and improving the site gradually as you gain more confidence with web development.