Questions to ask yourself regarding design, research, and planning

• I’ve selected a great domain name and have reserved it
• I have described or outlined the four things that the people coming to my web site will likely be looking for or wanting.
• I’ve downloaded or purchased an HTML software program that I like
• I understand at least the very basics of raw HTML.
• I have sketched out at least 10 of the pages of my site and how they link together.
• I have found at least 10 well-designed sites of competitors or in related fields and have made a list of the 25 design elements I want on my site.
• I’ve got a web hosting provider picked out and ready.
• I’ve got someone I can call or e-mail when I get stuck on my web page.
• I’ve obtained www.myname.com if available
• I know my financial and time budget for this web site.

Questions to ask yourself regarding basic web design and HTML skills

• I know how to “view source” to see the raw HTML code from any web page.
• I know how to set the background color of the web page.
• I know how to choose the default font so my web pages look clean.
• I know how to insert a graphic into a web page.
• I’ve experimented with at least two create-a-site programs
• I know how to open a graphics file, add text, and save it as a .jpg or .gif file.
• I know how to transfer files (called FTP) from my web site to my Internet provider’s computer.
• I know to how link pages together.
• I know how to create tables and do basic layout.

Carpe diem,