Coming Soon! FrontPage Instructionals
Keep watching. We will start from the very beginning, step by step. We will also go over some do’s and don’ts in the process to help you understand the whole thing. We will make it a lot easier than reading one of those long text books on the subject and throw in some Fun at the same time!
Paula
Programs I Use?
I use a lot of different programs with my web sites, but I have to say that my favorite ones are:
1. FrontPage
2. Adobe PhotoShop Elements
3. SmartFTP
With the above 3 programs almost anything is possible and Fun at the same time. To add even more fun I add in KoolMoves.
Give it a try. You might find it as much fun as I do!
Paula
Some of MY favorite places on the web!
freetranslation.com/ - get some fun out of this one and if you can’t use it everyday at least bookmark it. You will never know when it might come in handy.
earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/ - this one is just plain interesting!
internic.net/whois.html - find out who has the name you wish you had already registered!
zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp - not sure if you have the right zip code? Find it here.
nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html - we might not be able to have a ride on the space shuttle, but there is lots of good info here!
Just thought you might enjoy!
Paula
What does SSL stand for?
SSL on a website stands for Secure Sockets Layer. This means that there is a technology embedded in Web servers and browsers that encrypts the traffic moving around between the server and the browser.
Pretty smart stuff!
Paula
Some common terms:
applets – small Java programs which are downloaded as needed as executed within your browser (they can be things as far fetched as playing a simple game on your site)
browser – the program on your computer that is used to view the web (like Internet Explorer or AOL)
DSN – Domain Name System – If somone asks for your DSN, you reply with your web address (johnandjanedoex.com)
FTP – file transfer protocol – how does someone get their stuff uploaded to the web? They use FTP to do it. They can use a program like SmartFTP, they can use Internet Explorer and instead of http they use ftp, some web programs have the ftp function built in.
This is a few to start.
More later.
Paula
How much do they read?
How much text on your web page does the user really read? All? Most? Truth is – You guessed it – almost NONE of it. 80% merely scan the page. So do you need all that text? Yes for the search engines, No for the average customer. Find a balance and stick to it! Your content is essential but your delivery and layout are just as important to keep your visitor there.
Paula
