8. Final Project + Review
Level: AdvancedDuration: 45m
Overview of the Final Project
For the final project, you'll combine all the HTML skills you've learned to build a complete, multi-section webpage. This could be a personal portfolio, a product landing page, or a blog layout. The goal is to reinforce your understanding of HTML structure, text formatting, links, images, lists, tables, forms, semantic elements, accessibility, and SEO.
Project Requirements
- Use a proper HTML document structure (`<!DOCTYPE html>`, `<html>`, `<head>`, `<body>`).
- Include headings (`<h1>`–`<h3>` or more) to organize content.
- Format text with paragraphs, bold, italics, lists, and quotes where appropriate.
- Add images with descriptive `alt` text and make them responsive if possible.
- Include internal and external links, plus anchor links for page sections.
- Create at least one form with various input types and proper labels.
- Build at least one table with a header row, caption, and proper rows/columns.
- Use semantic HTML elements (`<header>`, `<nav>`, `<main>`, `<section>`, `<article>`, `<aside>`, `<footer>`).
- Ensure accessibility with ARIA roles, alt text, and keyboard navigation.
- Add meta tags for SEO (`title`, `description`, `viewport`).
- Optimize images and use performance best practices like lazy loading.
Step-by-Step Mini Project
- Plan your webpage: decide on a topic, sections, and content.
- Set up the basic HTML structure with `<html>`, `<head>`, and `<body>`.
- Add a `<header>` with a page title and navigation links.
- Create at least three `<section>` or `<article>` blocks with headings and paragraphs.
- Insert images where relevant, and make sure each has descriptive alt text.
- Add lists to organize information (ordered, unordered, or description lists).
- Include a table if needed to display structured information.
- Build a contact or subscription form with at least three input types, labels, and a submit button.
- Use semantic elements throughout for layout and structure.
- Include meta tags in the `<head>` for SEO.
- Test accessibility: keyboard navigation, screen reader usage, and ARIA roles.
- Check your HTML using a validator to fix errors or warnings.
- Add finishing touches: style with inline CSS if desired, ensure responsive layout, and optimize images.
Review Key Concepts
Before you submit your project, review the core concepts covered in the course:
- HTML document structure and metadata
- Headings, paragraphs, and text formatting
- Links, images, and multimedia elements
- Lists and tables for organizing content
- Forms and input validation
- Semantic HTML5 tags and page layout
- Accessibility features (alt text, ARIA roles, keyboard navigation)
- SEO best practices and meta tags
- Performance optimization (image sizes, lazy loading)
Mini Project Step 8: Build Your Webpage
Using all the knowledge from previous lessons, build a fully functional, accessible, and SEO-friendly webpage. This project should be complete and visually coherent, showcasing everything you've learned about HTML.
💡 Tip: Break your work into sections, validate your HTML regularly, and test your page on different devices and screen sizes.