General Comments

• Create a web site folder for all your files
• Put all files and images in your webpage folder before you link to them
• You edit in the web page editor (Dreamweaver, Front Page)
• You view your web page in a browser (Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer)
• Plan, plan, plan and then prepare your photographs, backgrounds, etc.
• You can only edit your web page in the web page editor.
• Remember, you will be continually switching between the editor and the browser.  You cannot edit in the browser.
• Save your web page frequently and always before you view it in the browser.
• When you switch to the browser, remember to click on the Reload/Refresh button to display the latest saved file.
• Remember, it takes time and practice to create web pages.

Web Page Suggestions

• Have one "front door" - you should not have to knock (click) twice - do not put a "Click Here to enter my site" page - go straight to your home page

• Have smooth navigation - all main navigation links should be visible on the opening screen

• Keep the buttons or menu items consistent from page to page - keep the same colour - keep in the same order

• Do not use spaces in file names

• Use lower case letters for your file names

• Be aware of the file size of your images - should not exceed 30 - 40 Kb

• Size of images displayed on your page should be reasonable  - not too big

• Check the font colour and background colour/pattern - ensure text is easy to read - good contrast - are visited links easy to read