University of Dubuque Web Site Publishing Tips

Policies
University of Dubuque Policy Statement
Getting Started
How much space am I allowed for my site?
Minimum requirements for all Personal Web Sites
How to create a web site.
Tech
Do you want to learn HTML?
Do I need to know HTML?
How do I view the pages I created?
How much space am I allowed for my site?
Each site may not exceed 5MB. This is a generous amount of space for a web site. Remember to keep your image sizes as small as possible and this will help to conserve space.


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Minimum Requirements for all Personal Web Sites
All pages must include an e-mail address and/or phone number for the person or persons responsible for the publication of the document.

All pages must include a link back to the University of Dubuque Web Site.

All pages must include an e-mail address for the person or persons responsible for the publication of the document.

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How to create a web site
  1. Gather your information.
    Gathering the information that you would like to include in your web site before you begin is the most challenging aspect but probably the most important. Creating you pages without the appropriate information is extremely difficult.
  2. Plan. Plan. Plan.
    How will you divide the information you have into clear and easily accessible pages? Think about how the user will navigate through your site to locate the information they are looking for. What will make the user return to your site? Do you have timely information? Do you have new information? Keep your site fresh and evolving to encourage people to come back.
  3. Create.
    Basically, there are a couple of different ways to create your pages:

    • There are several commercial HTML editing applications available such as Macromedia DreamWeaver, Adobe GoLive and Microsoft Front Page, (Microsoft Front Page Express is available on campus by logging into your workstation. If you have trouble locating the application, please contact the Help Desk at x3737) .

    In addition there are options available for Shareware or Freeware that can be downloaded from the Internet. An excellent resource includes:

    www.shareware.com

    • Learn HTML Hyper Text Mark-up Language or any other Mark-up Language (XML, DHTML). See the tips below for help with resources for learning HTML.
  4. Read the University of Dubuque Web Policies.
    Before you can publish your site, you are required to fill out the     on-line application and read the University of Dubuque Web Policies. You are responsible for the material on your web site. You will receive notification from the University Web Editor regarding your site including URL (web address) username and password information.

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Do you want to learn HTML?
HTML is a simple, universal mark-up language that allows Web publishers to create complex pages of text and images that can be viewed by anyone else on the Web, regardless of what kind of computer or browser is being used.

There are numerous resources on the Internet for learning both basic html and more advanced techniques. The Tri-College Library Catalogs offer several listings for HTML basics and how-to design web pages.

Some recommended books include:

HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide by Elizabeth Castro

HTML 4 for Dummies: by Ed Tittel, Natanya Pitts

Recommended web sites include:

webmonkey.com

htmlgoodies.com

builder.com

smartplanet.com


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Do I need to know HTML?

No. Many word processors such as Microsoft Word 98 and other page layout applications will allow the user to save their documents as HTML. In addition, you can use the popular web editing software that will allow you to layout your page with no HTML experience or a limited amount of experience. (Microsoft Front Page Express is available by requesting it through the Office of Technology. Call Connie Sweeney at extension 3737.)

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How do I view the pages I created?
You can view your HTML document through any Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, etc.). 1. Save the HTML document to your appropriate folder (i.e.: My Documents). 2. Open your Web Browser and select "Open" from the "File" Menu. 3. Select the HTML document that you saved in step 1.

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Questions? Please contct the University Web Editor.