Rocketface® Webmaster's Workshop
Design A Website
A beginners guide to building a classic website


Including the step-by-step webmasters tutorial    "How to Design a Website"

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Rocketface® Webmasters Workshop, Purpose and Scope

This workshop is geared to those of you who may be just starting to think about creating your own website. It is a serious look at what makes a good website and how to design one from scratch.

If you follow the step-by-step webmasters tutorial you will understand the basics of professional website development and achieve a superior site design.

For a specific area of website design follow the links below or you can view the complete outline of the webmasters tutorial "How to design a website"


Rocketface® Workshop Webmaster's Tutorial
"How to Design a Website"

Start the Tutorial - How to Design a Website
This is the starting point for the complete webmaster's tutorial. It will take you through the entire process of website design in easy to follow steps.


Tutorial Main Sections

  • How to analyze a website
    Target the people/audience you want to reach. You can have the grandest website on the internet and not make a cent if you are not reaching the people you need to reach.

  • How to organize a website
    Present your ideas in the most effective manner. Once you know who your target audience is you must present your information in a format that they will appreciate.

  • How to develop a website
    Build a custom designed website from scratch. Even if you are using a website template for the backbone of your site you still have much more to consider.

  • How to implement a website
    Implement and upload your website to the internet. Find out how the professional website designers prepare and publish their sites to the internet.

  • How to maintain a website
    Keep your website up and running seamlessly. This is why we came to this point. Now that you have a fully functioning website the real work is just beginning.

  • Additional Resources and Tutorials


    PageTutor
    by: Joe Barta

    This basic HTML tutorial is an excellent starting point for creating your first webpages.

    MiniSite Design 101:
    Researching, creating and marketing a mini website. It only takes a few pages of HTML to design a mini site. A great tool for niche marketing.

    A Beginners Guide to Effective Email
    by: Kaitlin Duck Sherwood

    How to write effective email correspondence for business or personal purposes.

    Webmasters Toolbox

    A complete toolkit for the beginning webmaster. This suite of free software is all that you need to design your own custom website.


    Starting a Website

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    Young Entrepreneur Tools - Domain Names and Hosting

    When starting up in the real world, and when you are old enough to become self-dependent you need a house to live in as shelter and a subsequent address that comes with the property.
    How to Choose the Right Domain Name

    Your domain name will be your “Internet identity,” so it will be helpful if it closely matches the name of your business, product, or service.
    Registering Your Domain Name
    Registering a domain name is a quick process that often seems complex. It is far easier than most general web surfers suspect. You can quickly learn how to register a domain name with a little forethought.
    What Do I Need in a Web Hosting Package?

    If you are buying web hosting for the first time, you may have some questions about what you need and what you don't.
    10 Vital Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company
    Here are some tried and true ideas for how to select a host that will save you money, avoid technical snafus, and build your online platform for the future.
    5 Ways To Make Money At Home Online
    If you want to make money while working at home, you are not alone. More and more people are turning to the internet to start a new career. And with so many opportunities to choose from, there is no wonder why. Here are five ways to make money at home online.
    Types of Websites

    There are several types of websites on the Internet each specializing in a particular service or use.
    Website Goals

    No matter how great the graphics might be or the navigation scheme or the flowery words, the success of your website will depend on how concisely, clearly and effectively you present your ideas.
    Designing Web Pages

    Designing good webpages begins with good webpage layout and good webpage layout is not rocket science.
    Don't Get Burned By Web Designers

    If you bring up the subject of web design with small business people, it wouldn't take long to find someone who has been burned by a web designer.
    Promoting Your New Website
    If your new website has not been properly optimized for the search engines, then this is a necessary first step you must take.

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