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Creating a Web Site. What is a web site? A web site is any collection of one or more web pages—single files that can be displayed on the World Wide Web.

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1 Creating a Web Site

2 What is a web site? A web site is any collection of one or more web pages—single files that can be displayed on the World Wide Web

3 Why create a web site? Holds lots of information Info quickly available 24/7 Establishes image & credibility Reaches people you might not otherwise reach Revisions immediately available Can spur people on to action Can help people contact you

4 When is a good time to create a web site? Any time! Early on, it can help establish your public image and some level of credibility with the public. Adding a web site at any point can do --or at least enhance-- these things as well.

5 How do you create and use a web site? 1.Decide who will create the site. – Must know HTML – Must keep site up-to-date 2.Make a rough budget. – Commercial web hosting can cost $15-$100/month – Often a setup fee of $10-$40 – Free services are often limited in terms of how much you can do with your site 3.Select a web hosting service. – Shop around!

6 How do you create and use a web site? (cont.) 4.Decide whether to register a domain name. – Registration costs $100-$225/year – Cost often included in monthly charge from host 5.Decide what info to include on the site. – Mission & purpose – Contact info – Info on services or programs – Info on volunteering & donations – News/Calendar/Upcoming Events – Links for further info – Links to sponsors, partners

7 Also consider: Site map "What's New?" Frequently Asked Questions Staff, board, volunteers Guestbook or feedback Stats on members, services Organization history Online gallery Job openings Action alerts Web counter Annual report Awards

8 How do you create and use a web site? (cont.) 6.Work with your web host and webmaster to build the site. – Decide on graphics – Make sure site is easy to navigate – Consider accessibility issues for people with disabilities 7.Get feedback from others and make changes. – Does site load easily? – Is info arranged logically? – Is site easy to read? – Does the info make sense?

9 How do you create and use a web site? (cont.) 8.Publicize site address. – Messages to email lists and discussion boards – Submit site to major search engine sites – Submit to local "community guide" web sites – Submit to community or social service directories – Include URL in regular media campaigns – Consider using meta tags – Consider purchasing ad banners on major search sites


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