The Bare
Essentials - Our unexpected move to a new web host made us realize we
were ill-prepared for flexibility. It all boiled down to planning, and being
primed to be liquid. So we're introducing a new section to our Tips and Tools,
starting with the fundamentals. Planning your web site involves
a four phase approach — setting your strategy, developing your design,
technical production, and implementation and maintenance. To be effective, work
them in order. Otherwise you will end up with a disjointed hodgepodge of broken
dreams and unfulfilled aspirations.
Do Your Own
Thing - If you are a raw beginner at web site development, you're a lot
better off taking the time to learn and practice the fundamentals than you are using
automated templates and free, on-the-web graphics files. The reason? Very simple;
you must think long-term. You will also find it a lot easier on your budget,
not to mention the self-satisfaction from developing a new skill. Here we offer
a few pointers to get you started.
Community
Building 101 - A guest article by Aaron West of the
W3Nation Network of Internet properties. Local communities exist all over
the World Wide Web. Some are dedicated to a specific topic, while others are more
generalized. Virtually all of them are trying to add more people to the community,
while most web surfers are looking for a place they can "fit in." The trick is in
connecting the two.
Design
Concept - From the keyboard of Maggi Norris,
this article from the creator of Ask Nem5 — Nemesis World Index sets the table
for your presentation. Maggi discusses object collection, navigation planning,
site hosting arrangements, and design template building. There is more to
construction of a quality web site than meets the eye. Maggi helps you get that
eye focused in the right direction.
Site Management
and Maintenance - Another guest article; this time from Loadstar of
the highly acclaimed Loadstar's Lair. The maintenance and updating of any Web site
is a time consuming business. Perhaps the most important aspect of Web site
management is that you enjoy yourself. If you ignore every other detail in this
article, remember this. Put your heart and soul into having fun with your creation.
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