1. What is an Intranet? An intranet is a private space that gives a group of people the ability to organize information, readily access that information, manage documents, share calendars and enable efficient collaboration, all in a familiar, browser-based environment.

2. Design Issues Intranet Front End –Clarity of structure –Efficient navigation –personalised Back End –Maintainable database structure –File/doc sharing –Selection of technology Blog Front End –Aesthetics –Variability –Minimal navigation Back End –Simple database structure –Alternative css templates –Type of content: free form, structured

3. Intranet Sites Intranets for Education: –http://www.tech.irt.org/articles/js137/http://www.tech.irt.org/articles/js137/ Intranets for Companies: –http://www.intranets.com/ProductInfo/Empowe r/http://www.intranets.com/ProductInfo/Empowe r/

4. What is a blog? A blog is a web page made up of usually short, frequently updated posts that are arranged chronologically — like a what's new page or a journal. The content and purposes of blogs varies greatly — from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company/person/idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini-essays, project updates, even fiction.

5. Weblog Sites Create a blog on another server: http://www.blogger.com/ Create a blog on your own server: http://movabletype.org