Hannah Graves | Step Five


CSS & Important Extras


Background Images Made Easy with CSS

Forget complicated coding - CSS makes it simple to add background images that adapt to any screen size. With a few lines of code, you can swap images seamlessly based on the device your visitor is using. No more stretched or pixelated images – just clean, responsive design that looks great everywhere.


Keep Things Consistent with Normalize

Normalize.css might sound fancy, but it's just a tool to make sure your website looks the same on every browser. By ironing out differences between browsers, it saves you headaches and keeps your design looking polished. Remember to use it first in your code to set a solid foundation for your custom styles.


Mobile-Friendly Design with Viewport Code

Don't forget about smartphone users! Viewport code helps your website scale and look good on smaller screens. Just drop a couple of meta tags into your code, and your website will automatically adjust to fit any device, making it easier for everyone to use.


Branding Made Simple with Favicons

Ever seen those little icons in your browser tab? That's your favicon, and it's an easy way to make your website stand out. Instead of messing around with complicated file formats, save your favicon as a PNG and let the browsers do the rest. It's like adding a cherry on top of your website sundae!


Boost Your SEO with Metadata

Want people to find your website? Metadata is your best friend. By adding a simple description and title to your pages, you'll improve your chances of showing up in search results. It's like putting up a big sign that says, "Hey Google, look at me!"


Layout Tricks with Z-index and Coordinates

Want to move things around on your webpage? Z-index is your magic wand. It lets you layer elements on top of each other, so you can create cool effects without any complicated tricks. And if you ever get lost, just remember: X is sideways, Y is up and down. Easy peasy