Create a Web Site Manual
A general web site publishing handbook.
January 21, 2008 Revisions: January 15, 2008, October
29, 2007 /July 16, 2006 /June 13, 2006 / September 14, 2005
Introduction
This is a method for publishing a web site to the Internet. It demonstrates the necessary steps needed to successfully publish a web site to a web server. RealTourNet (RTN) primarily uses this method for clients to follow. It prepares them for steps and tasks during website development. I have attempted to write in a format for non-technical users by eliminating any unnecessary technical terminology. If you have any question about Internet terminology refer to one of the best resources, Wikipedia.org.
If you are a "do-it-yourselfer", learn the administration tools by signing up for demo accounts and test each tool to see if it fits your need. It also helps to have some technical skills such as HTML, Digital Image Processing and knowledge of how to manage a web server, like uploading data and files to a server (FTP or HTTP). Factors such as experience with online services, comfort level with purchasing services online, and ability to learn various online administration processes is a key ingredient for success.
About RealTourNet
RealTourNet
is an Internet Service Provider with over 16 years of experience in web
hosting, web development, digital photography, graphic design, electronic
newsletter services, virtual tours and Internet consulting services.
RealTourNet creates one page web sites and Content Management Systems for
sole-proprietorships to large corporations. contact@realtournet.com
Copyright
RealTourNet is providing this resource primarily to our clients and for a general process to follow as we develop a client web site. This is all original content. Please do not copy and post this method to other web sites, blogs, articles or postings without written consent from us. Refer the interested parties to this page or simply supply a link to this page in your posting, article, web page or blog. If you are using this method for creating a web site of your own, feel free to print for your own use.
Site "Look & Feel"
The end results of a sites appearance depends highly on the ability to use HTML or an HTML Editor, Cascading Style Sheets (or a consistent web site style), Graphic Design, The Internet, and various software packages for graphic design and site development.
Web Page Development
To one extreme web pages can be
built with a "text-file" program or "notepad" program that comes standard
on all computers. However, this method may not be suitable for first
timers. There are inexpensive graphic design and web page editor
software packages at most all computer retailers. Software such as Macromedia's ColdFusion
&
Dreamweaver
or
Studio MX with Flash Pro
are excellent tools to get started but require a large time investment
learning how to use the software. RealTourNet uses a wide variety of
resources and software packages to achieve desired results. This is
one position where we provide our customers with high value and low cost.
Create a Web Site Manual: Index
Once a decision is made to have a website for your business or organization, there are some basic and fundamental tasks to accomplish. Planning, creativity and time-investment will be represented with the end product. Read through the steps below to understand the processes and items needed to get a web site online.
Chapter 1: Secure a Domain Name
Page 1: Research and Purchase a Domain Name
Chapter 2: Getting a Web Site on the Internet
Page 2: Plan Site Map - Sample Story Boards
Page 3: Create Content - Content Layout, Logo, Tagline
Page 4: Select a Site Foundation - Template Structures
>> Try Building a Table Template
Page 5: Choose Font and Colors
Page 6: Select a place for the site to live
Page 7: Switch Name Servers
Page 8: Publish Website to Hosting Server
Page 9: Test, Tweak, Publish
Page 10: Tips