Slide 1

Ben Faver Robin Freeman

Slide 2

7 Steps in Web Development Find a Web Host Choose a Domain Name Plan Your Website Build Your Website page by page Publish your Website Promote Your Website Maintain Your Website

Slide 3

Hosting - In Simple Terms Hosting is like a storage unit It holds all of your information Monthly fee is required You can get different size storage units Someone else owns the building, you just pay rent

Slide 4

1. Hosting: Find a web host What does a Host do? Stores your files, pictures, and other website information on their server (computer). Backs up your website data. Secures your website. Provide bandwidth (access to your data)

Slide 5

Bandwidth - In Simple Terms Bandwidth is how fast is your data provided How much data can be sent at the same time? Good bandwidth is like a freeway compared to a one-lane road. Slow bandwidth is like a freeway after a wreck and everyone slows down and stops.

Slide 6

1. Hosting: Find a web host Which web host is best? Choose based on: Cost monthly fees Dependability Does the server stop working often? Bandwidth is it fast or slow? Storage space How much data can be stored? Customer service Do they have 24 by 7 telephone support? Or is their support like the Peggy commercial?

Slide 7

1. Hosting: Find a web host Example: Bluehost FatCow GoDaddy HostGator Or search the web for web hosts

Slide 8

Domain In Simple Terms Domain name is like an address Theres only 1 address per location. No two websites can have the same Domain. Your Domain tells the internet browser how to get to your website. 123 Main St Benton, AR

Slide 9

2. Add a Domain name Example: www.salinecounty.org, www.salinecountyrswmd.com, www.cadc.com Extensions -.com,.gov,.org,.edu,.net Keep the name short and simple Has to be Unique You can check to see if someone already has the Domain you want

Slide 10

Website Design In Simple Terms Its important to keep your website organized Bad Example Good Example

Slide 11

Build the website - In Simple Terms Danger Will Robinson Danger Techno speak on next few slides. Its complicated. But, there are easier solutions too.

Slide 12

3. Build your website page by page Learn HTML Learn CSS Use Web page Editors Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Web Expression 4, WordPress, etc Or, use text editor (wordpad or notepad) but you will need to know HTML well Other Web development languages/tools HTML, CSS, PHP, PYTHON, JAVASCRIPT, AJAX

Slide 13

4. Plan your website Content Pictures Logo Map Hours of Operation Contact information Links to other websites Event Calendar

Slide 14

4. Plan your website Design Using templates Background colors Fonts (colors, and size) Pictures should be gif or jpeg format Pictures should not be too large Design Multiple pages (pictures, detail information) Page size (not too big)

Slide 15

Using Templates In Simple Terms Header Navigation Background Content Footer

Slide 16

4. Plan your website Navigation home, contact us calendar

Slide 17

Publish the website - In Simple Terms Publishing is like sending your Novel to the book publisher. You need to review, edit, proofread, and make final adjustments before publishing. Your website will be made available to the world!

Slide 18

5. Publish your Website Preview and test the website on local pc before publishing to host Test with different web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera) After testing Publish it using FTP software provided by the Host (FTP software sends data to the Host)

Slide 19

Promote the website - In Simple Terms Ways to let people know you have a website.

Slide 20

6. Promote Your Website Get your site linked to other sites Area development council County Website City Website Chamber of Commerce Include a like button for Facebook on your website Add a page view counter (optional) Add your website address to mailings, brochures, flyers, email signatures

Slide 21

Maintain the website - In Simple Terms Old news is not good news. Take out the trash before it starts to stink. Keep it current. Oh boy! They are dyeing Easter Eggs at the center tomorrow!

Slide 22

7. Maintain Your Website Preview web pages before publishing Review on a periodic basis to keep it current Specific dates for events Make it interesting Let the world know whats going on at your center!

Slide 23

Social network sites (SNSs) Present Organization to the World (750 million +) Articulate social networks Establish or Maintain Connections With Others Interact with people you already know Meet new people Present information in an online profile Accumulate "friends Join virtual groups based on common interests

Slide 24

Great Opportunity to Let Your Product Be Known Lower Cost Trust and Credibility Privacy Settings Enable you to block personal information to prevent infringement Create Business Profile

Slide 25

Create an Account

Slide 26

Create a Profile From your Facebook profile page, click the Pages header in the left-side navigation. Next, click the Create a Page button, and select the type of page--Local Business or Place, for example, or Brand or Product. You'll see a number of fields to fill out, such as your business category, name, and address. Next, click the Get Started button, and Facebook will guide you through the rest of the setup process, step by step. If you skip any of those steps, you can fill them out later. Facebook will request information about your business--a logo for the page avatar, details for the About section, contact information and hours, and the URL of your website.

Slide 27

Twitter Social Networking Site millions of users Free & Efficient (140 characters) Enables Networking All Over the World Follow influential people Get latest trends and news in your field Tweet about a topic while it's popular.

Slide 28

Twitter Include link on your website Twitter is effective marketing tool, but social media is about engaging in conversation and providing valueengaging in conversation Make your tweets entertaining and witty, and say something unique. Position yourself as an expert in your field and offer free advice

Slide 29

Twitter Accounts Go to http://twitter.com http://twitter.com Need Email & Password Create a Username Start Connecting # = hash tags (#seniorcenter) @ before username = public reply to comments (@benfaver) d before username = private reply

Slide 30

Online Social Networking No shortcuts or miracles. Daily work. Be patient. Provide value. Build a community. Let the content and success of that community be the force that drives your success.

Slide 31

Slide 32

How to Create Senior Center Websites Ben Faver, Website Designer Independent Contractor 501-570-6236 benjfaver@aol.com Robin Freeman, Planning Director Central Arkansas Development Council 501-778-1133 rfreeman@cadc.com