HTML Project: Build a Knowledge Base Category Page

Ready to build something with HTML? In this exercise you will create a category landing page with introduction, searchable topics, descriptive article titles and distinct section headings. This is practice, so the goal is to understand your choices rather than just copy a finished design.

You can use a plain text editor and any current browser. Create a separate project folder and save your page as index.html unless the task calls for several pages. You do not need to finish every improvement on the first try. A small valid page is a better starting point than a complicated page that nobody can use.

What you will build

Organize the content into a clear page title and sections related to the assignment
Implement the feature described in the brief: create a category landing page with introduction, searchable topics, descriptive article titles and distinct section headings
The table of contents uses normal links pointing to ID targets
Each heading begins a clearly named section

Step 1: Plan the page

Before writing code, list the content your visitor needs to understand or complete the task. Mark the page title, navigation, major sections, and interactive parts. If the visitor should fill in a form, decide which fields are truly necessary. If the visitor needs to compare data, identify your row and column headings first.

Step 2: Start with working HTML

The following starter example focuses on the central HTML technique used in this project. Type it into a file, run it in your browser, and then expand it to meet the requirements above. The starter is not presented as the entire finished assignment.

<main id="main-content">
    <h1>HTML study guide</h1>
    <nav aria-label="On this guide">
        <ol>
            <li><a href="#getting-started">Getting started</a></li>
            <li><a href="#example">Code example</a></li>
        </ol>
    </nav>
    <section id="getting-started">
        <h2>Getting started</h2>
        <p>Create an HTML file in your project folder.</p>
    </section>
    <section id="example">
        <h2>Code example</h2>
        <pre><code class="language-html">&lt;p&gt;Hello, learner!&lt;/p&gt;</code></pre>
    </section>
</main>

Step 3: Understand what the example does

The table of contents uses normal links pointing to ID targets.
Each heading begins a clearly named section.
The escaped code sample displays as code instead of being interpreted as markup.

All file names and text are teaching examples. Replace placeholders with real files and meaningful project content.

Step 4: Finish the project

Replace the example words and sample data with your own original content that fits the assignment.
Add every section and control described in the project goals. Keep a clear heading order and meaningful labels.
Save your work, open it in a browser, and check actual behavior with both mouse and keyboard.
Check that linked files, images, form destinations, and IDs really exist; fix any broken paths or duplicate identifiers.
If JavaScript, a web server, or another asset is necessary, add it explicitly or explain what remains a demonstration.

How to check your finished work

The page clearly communicates its topic without relying on decorative styling.
Headings are in a logical order, and important information remains readable at 200% zoom.
Links and buttons work with the keyboard and have understandable labels.
Images and media have appropriate accessible text alternatives; tabular data has proper header associations.
The project-specific requirement is met: Create a category landing page with introduction, searchable topics, descriptive article titles and distinct section headings
Any HTML validator warnings or browser console problems have been reviewed and fixed.

Common Beginner Mistakes

A list of generic Read more links is hard to navigate out of context.
Skipping testing because the page looks correct at one window size.
Using placeholder data or missing resources in a project presented as complete.

Key Takeaways

The goal is to create a category landing page with introduction, searchable topics, descriptive article titles and distinct section headings.
The table of contents uses normal links pointing to ID targets.
A successful project is understandable, valid, accessible, and tested—not merely visually attractive.