1. Chapter 10 Fine-tuning, Completing, and Publishing Your Project

2. Links that dont work correctly and dont lead to their intended destination are called broken links. Final Structural Checks

3. These messages could mean a few things: – The server couldnt find the requested page. – The user incorrectly typed the URL. Final Structural Checks

4. These messages could mean a few things: – The project designer or site administrator moved, renamed, or deleted a file without correcting the links to that page. Final Structural Checks

5. Link Checker options in Dreamweaver Click Check Links buttons to access options Files column Choices for scope of link check Broken Links column

6. When a page is so long that users have to repeatedly scroll to find content, its helpful to provide named anchors with internal links. A named anchor is a specific location on a web page that has a descriptive name. Final Structural Checks

7. Named anchors used on the USA.gov website First named anchor Links to named anchors

8. Provide a user-friendly experience: – Use intuitive text for links. – Dont use the text click here. – Add a set of plain text navigational links at the bottom of each page. Final Structural Checks

9. Provide a user-friendly experience by: – Include a link to the home page on every page in the site. – Use image maps. – Use site maps. – Use site search. Final Structural Checks

10. USA.gov site index, hotspot, and search text box Links to content by category Pointer indicates presence of link Link to site index Search text box

11. When preparing PDFs for use on a website, students should strive to make their documents as small as possible by using the settings in Adobe Acrobat to optimize the file size. Final Structural Checks

12. Acrobat is used to create accessible PDFs. Some of the tools that make a document more accessible include: – using tags for document structure. – converting an untagged PDF to a tagged PDF. Final Structural Checks

13. Acrobat is used to create accessible PDFs. Some of the tools that make a document more accessible include: – editing the reading order and document structure. – tools for creating accessible forms. Final Structural Checks

14. Accessibility options for IRS tax documents

15. The following tests will help ensure that the project meets current standards of quality, accessibility, and usability and is free of errors: – Valid HTML markup. – Valid CSS markup. – Run site reports. Final-Testing and Fine-Tuning

16. Dreamweaver Results panel W3C Validation tab Error icons Warning icons Status of errors and warnings for current document

17. The following tests will help ensure that the project meets current standards of quality, accessibility, and usability and is free of errors: – Test pages using multiple browsers and browser versions. – Test using multiple devices. Final-Testing and Fine-Tuning

18. Choices for scope of reports Dreamweaver Reports dialog box

19. Final-Testing and Fine-Tuning Preview/Debug In Browser button Choices for previewing pages

20. Final-Testing and Fine-Tuning Site-wide media query file Choices for previewing pages Three styles sheets that format the desktop, tablet, and mobile versions

21. Final-Testing and Fine-Tuning Code linking desktop style sheet Code in site-wide media query file linking to three supporting style sheet files Code linking tablet style sheetCode linking mobile style sheet

22. The following tests will help ensure that the project meets current standards of quality, accessibility, and usability and is free of errors: – Gather feedback. Final-Testing and Fine-Tuning

23. USA.gov website survey Links to accept or decline the survey

24. After youve completed your project and tested it thoroughly, youre ready to take a test run. Getting it Out There

25. For a website, you can use a web server, which is a computer with software that enables it to host websites and is connected to the Internet with an IP (Internet Protocol) address. Getting it Out There

26. Some developers use a private testing server to test a site before publishing it to the live server, where it will be available to anyone. Getting it Out There

27. You can specify your remote server settings when you first create a site, or you can do it after youve completed the site and are confident that its ready for public viewing. Getting it Out There

28. Remote server settings Specifying remote server settings in the Site Setup dialog box Test button

29. After you have set up your site, you can upload, or copy your files from the local folder to the remote host. This is easy to do using Dreamweavers built-in FTP client. Getting it Out There

30. Two other file transfer options are downloading files and synchronizing files. – To download means to copy files from the remote server to the local site folder. Getting it Out There

31. Two other file transfer options are downloading files and synchronizing files. – To synchronize means to compare the dates of all files in both the local and remote sites, then transfer only those files that have been changed. Getting it Out There

32. Dreamweaver Synchronize Files dialog box

33. The following are ways you can get your site listed by the top search engines and increase the traffic on your site: – Register site with several search engines. – Include meta tags (page titles, keywords, and descriptions) for pages. – Add alternate text to every image or media file. – Add a site map. Getting it Out There

34. – Include the most important information at the top of each page. – Use social networking sites to increase visibility – Consider using an SEO Services company. Getting it Out There

35. Google Submit Your Content page Google website used with permission from Google, Inc-www.google.com Link to submit URL

36. Once you begin welcoming users to your site, youll want to know: – How many users are visiting each page. – How long theyre lingering. – Where theyre located around the world. Getting it Out There

37. The tools for gathering and measuring this information are called Web analytics tools. Getting it Out There

38. Google Analytics Google website used with permission from Google, Inc-www.google.com

39. Other than publishing an interactive media project online as a website, there are several other ways to present projects to an audience or client. Electronic portfolios are one option. Getting it Out There

40. Electronic portfolios: – are a representative collection of an individuals work that showcases his or her range of talent, accomplishments, or services. – provide a vehicle for self-expression and self- reflection. Getting it Out There

41. Electronic portfolios: – are vital tools for job applications. – are excellent ways to present samples of professional work to prospective clients. Getting it Out There

42. Well-designed electronic portfolios should include the following: – Their name and contact information – Well-chosen projects that represent their best work Getting it Out There

43. Well-designed electronic portfolios should include the following: – Commentary with each project that describes specific features or goals – A consistent look across the pages Getting it Out There

44. Well-designed electronic portfolios should include the following: – A table of contents or site map to outline the content – A consistent, easy-to-use navigation system to move between the pages Getting it Out There

45. Well-designed electronic portfolios should include the following: – Reduced file sizes for images and other digital- media content – A reflection of their personality, accomplishments, interests, and abilities Getting it Out There

46. You want to secure their pages via HTTPS to protect their customers personal information from being accessed by unauthorized people. HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol with Secure Sockets Layer. Getting it Out There

47. To set up secure pages, you should contact your web host to verify that the web server supports SSL encryption. Getting it Out There

48. Next, you should obtain a unique IP address. A unique IP address is not randomly assigned when users access your site; rather, it is a fixed address that never changes. Getting it Out There

49. Lastly, you should obtain an SSL certificate, which can be purchased from a company such as VeriSign. Getting it Out There

50. VeriSign SSL certificate information Click to view certificate information Information about page security

51. Malware is software that is downloaded, often without your knowledge, and whose purpose is to damage your computer files or steal your data. Getting it Out There