web design fall 2011. what choices do you have for creating a website? using an online website...
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Web DesignFall 2011
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What choices do you have for creating a website?•Using an online website builder
▫ Wix, GoDaddy, Yahoo, Google, Microsoft Office 365
•Using web design software▫ Dreamweaver, Microsoft Expression Web
•Writing the HTML code▫ HTML editor (Coffee Cup) or a text editor
(TextEdit –Mac or Notepad – Windows)
•Outsourcing to a professional web designer
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Advantages - Disadvantages
Web Design Software
Online Website Builder
AdvantagesProfessional product
DisadvantagesHigh learning curveCan be expensive
AdvantagesLow cost – or freeEasy to learn/use/accessTypically includes web hosting
DisadvantagesLimited capabilitiesNot appropriate for large projectsMay lack a unique quality
Writing the HTML Code
Professional Website Builder
AdvantagesCustomized websiteSave money
DisadvantagesTime consumingHigh learning curve
AdvantagesProfessional product that is search-engine friendlyTechnical support and website maintenance
DisadvantagesExpensiveTime consuming
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Web Hosting
•Definition: Making websites available to computers connected to the Internet.▫ The service will store all the pages of your website
and publish it to the Internet.▫ Web hosting services are usually provided by ISPs
or web hosting specialists.▫ Depending on the choices you made for creating
your website, the cost will range from FREE to low cost for simple websites. Complex sites (like big companies) are more costly to maintain
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Advantages - DisadvantagesFree Hosting
AdvantageFree
DisadvantagesAdvertising banners
No domain hosting—which means you typically can select your exact address
Limited features
Little to no technical support
Paid Hosting
AdvantagesTechnical support
Free statistics for evaluation purposes
Allows domain naming
DisadvantagesCosts money!
However, prices will vary and economical options are available
Yearly fee for domain name
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Domain Name
•Define domain name: the part of an Internet URL selected and registered by an individual, business or organization to represent their web presence.
•The name will consist of at least two parts, separated by a period (dot). The last part is the top-level domain code. ▫ Example: microsoft.com
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Top-Level Domain Codes
• These are the most common TLDs. The first three are available for use by individuals or businesses; the others require that you meet certain qualifications.▫ .com—commercial▫ .net—network service provider (can be used generically)▫ .org—usually nonprofit but can be generic▫ .edu—educational institution—(colleges or universities)▫ .gov—state or federal government▫ .mil—U.S. military ▫ .mob—dedicated to delivering the Internet to mobile
devices▫ .biz—business