Information Provider Tutorial

based on a workshop prepared by the Information Committee presented to HWCN Information Providers on February 12, 2000

  1. Selecting & Preparing Your Information
    1. Essential information to include
    2. Be realistic (amount/type of information vs. resources available)
    3. What to look for in an HTML editor
    4. Readily available HTML editors

  2. Good Web Design Resources
    1. Articles from Webmaster Base on Sitepoint.com
    2. Keep it Small (Conserving bandwidth)
    3. Accessibility Issues (visually impaired users etc.)

  3. HWCN Standards
    1. Web page "standards"
    2. Using the IP template
    3. Previewing your Web pages in a text browser

  4. Uploading And Testing Your Files
    1. IP Private Folder vs. Website Folder
    2. Uploading and Installing Your Files
    3. Using FTP to Transfer Files to Your Website Folder
    4. Checking and Setting Permissions

  5. Maintaining Your Site
    1. Using PICO to edit your pages remotely
    2. Graphical vs. Text-based update methods
    3. Link checking

  6. Your IP Email Account
    1. Changing Your Email Alias
    2. Useful HWCN Mailing Lists

  7. Sources Of Help
    1. IP handbook - http://www.hwcn.org/Information/infotest/HelpIPind.html
    2. Other resources

  8. Question & Answer Period + Sharing Of Tips & Tricks
  9. Individual Consultation

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Revised Mar 13, 1999, ET
Question & comments, please e-mail the Information Committee
URL: http://www.hwcn.org/link/workshop/