Have you ever wondered what is behind the design and functionality of the websites we use every day? Every website, from the simplest blog to large corporate portals, starts with two basic building elements – HTML and CSS. These tools are the foundation of modern web design, enabling the creation of content and its appearance. In this blog, we'll explain what HTML and CSS are, how they work together, and why they're crucial to creating websites.
What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a markup language used to structure the content of a web page. You can think of it as the "skeleton" of the page that defines what will be displayed - text, images, videos, tables and the like.
Example of simple HTML code:
htmlCopy code<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Naslov stranice</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Dobrodošli na našu web stranicu!</h1>
<p>Ovo je paragraf teksta na stranici.</p>
</body>
</html>
In this example:
<html>marks the beginning of an HTML document.<head>contains information about the page (e.g. the title that appears in the browser tab).<body>is the part where the content is visible to visitors.
Ukoliko želite naučiti više o HTML-u, savjetujem da posjetite stranicu w3schools.
What is CSS?
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a styling language used to design HTML content. While HTML defines what is displayed, CSS defines how it will look – colors, fonts, margins, layout of elements and more.
Example CSS code:
cssCopy codebody {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
color: #333;
}
h1 {
color: #007BFF;
text-align: center;
}
This CSS style:
- Sets the font for the entire page.
- Defines the background and text color.
- Styles the title (h1) with blue color and centering.
If you want to learn more about CSS, I recommend visiting the site w3schools.
HTML and CSS are used together – HTML for structure and CSS for style.
How we use HTML and CSS before building WordPress sites
Before we start creating a page in WordPress, we use HTML and CSS to:
- Prototype creation
The first step is to design the page in tools like Figma, then test how the basic content will look using HTML and CSS. This allows us to check the structure and visual style before we implement everything in WordPress. - WordPress theme customization
Most WordPress themes use HTML and CSS for their foundation. In order to personalize the site according to the client's needs, we often refine the CSS codes for specific changes in appearance or functionality. - Quick idea testing
Before integrating into WordPress, HTML and CSS are ideal for quickly testing designs, arranging elements or adding specific styles that can later be transferred to the WordPress platform.
Why are HTML and CSS important?
Whether you use platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Shopify, understanding the basics of HTML and CSS provides:
- Flexibility: It allows you to customize the website exactly to your needs.
- Quality: It ensures a better user experience through customization of design and functionality.
- Control: It allows solving technical problems or optimizing the site at a detailed level.
Added value of knowing HTML and CSS
One of the biggest benefits of understanding HTML and CSS lies in the control they provide when designing and maintaining web pages. These tools allow you to precisely adjust every detail – from fine nuances in text color to complex design adjustments that are not possible with simple visual editors. In addition, knowledge of these languages is essential for optimizing site performance, as redundant code can be removed and the structure made more transparent. This results in faster page loads, better SEO results and an improved user experience. In short, HTML and CSS are not only technical tools, but also means to raise the quality of a website to a higher level.
Conclusion
HTML and CSS are the basic tools for creating and customizing web pages. Although WordPress simplifies the process of creating pages, knowing these languages allows for greater control and customization of every detail. If you are thinking about creating a website, feel free to contact us – we will combine the best tools and approaches to create a solution that suits your business!
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