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    FTP - Final checklist

    Publishing a website

    Once you have collected, correlated and organized your website data it is time to publish it for all the world to see. This is when all the hard work you have done is put to the test. Soon you will find out if your efforts have been in vain or if they will open up new worlds. You are about to join that elite group of individuals who already have an internet presence by virtue of an online website.

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    Everything you publish to your website, from now on, will be before the eyes of the world in a matter of seconds. Therefore, preparation is essential in order to make the transition to the Web a painless experience. Below is a checklist to help make this most important step simple and to minimize problems down the road.


    Preparing to upload

    Before you upload your web pages to the Internet review the checklist below and make changes where necessary. The time you spend now will pay dividends later. Be sure to check the following;
    • The first page (i.e. homepage) should be named index.html. Many web hosts require this. But, it is also a good idea because if someone just types in your domain name their browser will automatically open up your site if there is an ''index'' page.

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    • The other HTML documents (webpages) should have descriptive names rather than just page 1, page 2, etc. Search engines look at page titles to help them determine the contents of a webpage. If you have a page of links, name that file ''links.html''; if you have an FAQ page, it should be named ''faq.html'', etc.

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      Note: It is a good idea to get in the habit of using lowercase Letters to name files, graphics, directories, etc. Again, some web hosts require you to use all lowercase. More importantly, however, is that it will help prevent errors in coding. If everything is lowercase, you won't make the error of not capitalizing the name of a directory or graphic.




    • View your web pages in both Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, etc. and at different resolutions and browser font sizes. Look at it the way your visitors see it. Check it in every possible way you can.

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    • Are the colors and graphics displaying as they should? Do the homepage and the internal pages fit correctly on the screen? Think of all the things that annoy you when you visit a poorly designed website and eliminate them from your site now.

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    • It is imperative that you check and double check the spelling and grammar on all of your web pages. Web users have less tolerance for misspellings than any other consumer and tend to base their opinion of your whole site on that one typing error. Believe me, even when you're careful, it's easy to overlook some of the most obvious errors.

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    • Have a friend or colleague proof read your web pages. Get their opinion on whether your site is easy to navigate and easy to read; whether there is enough white space or objects are too crowded; and whether the graphics relate to the content. Then have them re-check the spelling.

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    Summary

    The final checkout and implementation of a website requires patience and an eye for detail. Your efforts, at this stage, are most important. The way that your website displays on the screen, the naming of your webpages and files and the accuracy of spelling and grammar are all points not to be minimized.

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    RSS Basic Information

    What Is RSS?
    RSS is technology - a simple software program - that allows you to access web and blog content automatically.
    Everything RSS - What Are RSS Feeds?
    RSS also known as rich site summary or real simply syndication, arrived on the scene a number of years ago, but was only recently embraced by webmasters as a means to effectively syndicate content.
    Creating an RSS Feed
    Everyday more and more websites, news services and blogs are adding RSS content. RSS is a method of syndicating content.
    How to Map a Good HTML Site Map
    Using HTML site maps is a way you can utilize to make sure that your site is up to date in the internet and search engine database.
    Create a Google Sitemap
    One of the hot new website promotion tips du jour is the Google Sitemap. This is a small XML file that sits on a website and provides information for Googlebot when it comes to visit.
    Benefits Of A SEO Sitemap Generator
    Using a sitemap generator is a positive move in getting top ranking on the Internet's top search engines as well as high visibility among online users.
    Promoting RSS Feeds
    There is little argument from webmasters and publishers that RSS brings in traffic.
    Website Traffic Estimator - Your Very Own!
    It is sometimes hard to predict the amount of traffic that we can get to our websites, a website traffic estimator would certainly come in handy.
    Types of Websites
    There are several types of websites on the Internet each specializing in a particular service or use. If you are planning a new website or revamping an old one it helps to have an idea of what type of site you may be looking for.
    RSS Search Engine Optimization
    In some ways RSS is very similar to HTML, the language commonly used to create websites.
    RSS Tools
    Considering the ever-increasing support for RSS in online communities, we have compiled a list of resources and products that will benefit webmasters, web surfers and publishers in their quest to understand the power of RSS.
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