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ITSS WebDev Guide
Information for developers of UMD web pages
1 - Getting started
Considering a web site?
Personal vs. official web page
Doing it yourself vs. contracting out
Opening a web development account
Requesting a URL
Requesting a link from UMD web site
UMD's web server specs
University policies
ITSS contact information
2 - Creating your site
Editing options
Making Your First Web Page with Dreamweaver
Samba: Easy web editing
Copyright issues
Tips & tools
Using the UMD templates
Using style sheets (Set your pages free)
Using virtual includes
Adding graphics and multimedia
Understanding bandwidth
Including keywords for searches
Adding a "Search" box
Creating print versions
Site management
Structuring your site
Using absolute or relative links
Checking for linkrot
Setting expiration dates
Moving your files to the web server
Using Dreamweaver (Let the World See Your Page)
Using FTP to transfer files
Using WS_FTP at UMD
Setting file permissions
3 - Advanced topics
CGI scripts (public)
Setting up e-commerce at UMD
Using symbolic links
Using the UMD streaming server
4 - Checklist for UMD web pages
Required elements for all UMD web pages
Accessibility (508 compliance)
Compatibility
Usability
Web standards
5 - Tools
UMD templates and style sheets
Software
Web design tools
ITSS online training
Rev: sab 06.06