If you’ve ever looked into building a website, you’ve probably come across the term HTML. But what exactly is it? And do you need to know how to code before you can create a website? The short answer is no, you don’t need to know HTML to build a website with Webador. However it can be good to have an understanding of this.
In this blog, we explain what HTML is, what it’s used for, and when you might need it for your website.
What does HTML mean?
Let’s start at the very beginning. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
Unlike a programming language, HTML is a language used to structure and present the content of a webpage. Think of HTML as the skeleton of a webpage. It doesn’t handle complex logic or algorithms. Instead, it tells your browser what different pieces of content are and how they should be structured, such as text, images, buttons, headings, and links.
In simple terms, HTML provides the basic structure of a webpage, while other technologies can be used to control how that structure looks and behaves. These codes tell the browser the order of how things are placed on the website.
Do I need HTML to build a website?
Not at all! Webador’s Editor allows you to build and customize your website without having to write HTML code.
You can add text, images, videos, buttons and other elements directly through the Editor. This means you can create a professional website even if you have no coding experience.
Our Help Center provides you with self-paced instructional guide on how you can add this to your site.
What is HTML used for and when do I need it?
HTML can be used to define paragraphs, line breaks, block elements, headings, images and everything in-between you can imagine wanting on your site.
Although HTML isn’t necessary for creating your website, it can be useful if you want to add something that isn’t available as a standard element. For example:
- Embed widgets or interactive tools
- Adding a head counter
- Embedding sound content/audio file
In these cases, you can use Webador’s Embed Code element to add HTML to a specific location on your page.
For code that needs to be added to your website’s Head or Body, you can also add custom HTML through your website’s advanced settings.
Conclusion: So, do you need HTML?
If you’re new to website building, there’s no need to learn HTML before getting started. Webador takes care of the technical side so you can focus on creating your website and adding your content.
HTML simply gives you another option when you want to add something more specific or use a tool that requires you to insert code.
So, whether you’re building your first website or you’ve been creating websites for years, you can use Webador without writing a single line of HTML.
