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Web Page Design Resources

We will not discuss general HTML or CGI design, nor teach any programming languages like C, Perl, or Java. There are many sources on the web and in various publications that you can refer to, written by people that really know their stuff. For example, The World Wide Web FAQ. We will assume readers of this document are already experienced web designers. If you need more introductory material, please refer to the above link. Also check out the great index at YAHOO for useful information for beginners through experts. BOOKMARK THIS.

What we will discuss are specifics of designing your web presence with the services at US Interspace, security issues, software available at US Interspace, local "enhancements" you can take advantage of, and other special topics applicable especially to US Interspace web designers. Check this page often, as we will update it as new services become available to our users.

We are also collecting questions and answers for a FAQ. If there is something at US Interspace which is confusing, please e-mail support@us-interspace.com, we can answer your question and include it in the FAQ for others.

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 Design Aids

There are hundreds of great sites on the web that help you design web pages. We mention just a few.

Animated GIF files
The Software Toolbox contains a comprehensive description on the tools available to design animated GIF files.

Java
What better place to look for Java information than JavaSoft Home Page. You can place your compiled Java applets for download by any Java-compatible browser. No special configuration is needed at US Interspace.

Image Maps
Check HERE for Image Map editors.

Making Your Web Page Known to the World
Once you've completed your web site, how do you tell the world that it is available? One effective way is to get your site listed on the major search engines on the internet. There are many services that do just that for you, for a small fee they will list your web site. However, it is possible to "do it yourself" for free, and get listed in most of the major search indexes.

These 2 web sites will step you through the process and put you on places like Lycos, Webcrawler, Altavista, Yahoo, and more. Check around, you may find other ways to announce/advertise/promote your web site. And please, make sure you place your web address on your business cards, brochures, advertisements, giveaway T-shirts, etc.... Remember: more exposure is a good thing.