WEB SEMINAR

Website Creation
by Ron Mader

PLANETA WIKISPACE
WEB 1, 2, 3 FORUM

To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.
- Change Notebook

FYI -- This document is part of our popular Web Seminar. As such, it is always a work in progress and we welcome helpful editorial suggestions. If Planeta.com can assist you, please consider making a financial donation or organizing a webinar.

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There are no hard rules about website creation. That said, we have some recommendations.

HOSTING

Greenbuilder (Sustainable Sources)
Yahoo Small Business

SHOULD YOU PAY FOR YOUR WEBSITE?

There are several online venues that offer free websites, such as Geocities. Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) offer their customers space on the web with their email account. So you might ask your provider if they also provide space for a website. However, the adage "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. The free websites often provide this access because they also clutter one's page with advertising. They can also be slower than sites you pay for.

FYI. In creating a website, try to abide by the 12-second rule. If the page isn't loaded in 12 seconds, you have lost your visitor. Home pages, in particular, ought to be fast loading.