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Workshops: Building a Web Page
About Web Development:
Web pages are viewed in a web browser, such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape.
The web browser determines what to display by interpreting HTML
(HyperText Markup Language).
The documents containing the HTML are transferred to and stored
on the server.
The developer creates the HTML documents.
You are the developer!
Tools for Web Development:
To begin developing you will need "tools".
Most people who are new to web development will use an HTML editor
such as Microsoft FrontPage.
You should also obtain a copy of Microsoft Office XP available at
the Hagerty Library. Also it is important to have a web browser
like Internet
Explorer or Netscape.
You will use it to preview the pages that you create.
You will need to know how to use FTP, or File Transfer Protocol.
Utilities such as WS_FTP or the FTP capability of Internet Explorer
are common methods of transferring your files to the web server.
You should have a connection to the internet or network.
Preparation:
Determine what the purpose of your site is. Is it to provide
information to your students, department, professor, etc.?
Or will it be a personal expression? Making this detemination
now will help you to know on which server your site will reside.
Layout your information in a clear and concise manner. Web
pages are similar to presentations. Here are a few tips:
- Don't overwhelm the reader with too much information on one page.
- Consider navigation, meaning make sure the reader has a simple way to get to the information within your site.
- Use graphics or diagrams to explain a complicated idea or point.
Next: Let's begin!
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