Easy Web Page Creation

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Easy Web Page Creation

• Presented by Margaret Thompson
• Federation of
• Texas AM Mothers Clubs
• Electronic Information Chair
• 2008-2009

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Steps to Finding and Creating a Website

• Step One - Who?
• Step Two - What?
• Step Three - Where?
• Step Four - When?
• Step Five - How?

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WHO has a Website?

• Most organizations now have a website and you
  should too!
• Who would use it? Other Aggie Moms in your area
  and nationally especially if you have items to
  sell or events to publicize!

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The WHAT of Website Creation

• What is put on your website is completely up to
  you the world is waiting for
• Monthly Newsletters
• Calendar of Events
• Links to other important websites
• Pictures and prices of your club boutique items
• Club officers

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WHAT You Can Include In Your Design
Sample Site Map
Meetings TAMU Photo Gallery
Officers Federation History
Calendar
Courtesy of Dawn Powell
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WHERE to find Websites

• Websites can be created quickly and easily with
  the companies and programs available today on the
  web or through Texas AM!
• There are many Web Hosts to choose from check
  out other websites and ask other Aggie Mom clubs
  who they use their referrals can guide you.
  Search Member Clubs at www.aggiemoms.org to
  get the names of those clubs whose sites look
  interesting.
• There are online companies Mamboserver.com and
  Homestead.com plus others who can provide
  complete service.

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WHERE continued

• Some companies will offer a 30 day free trial to
  you. Keep the following information in mind when
  shopping
• 25 MB of disc space minimum is recommended
• 10 GB of data transfer (band width)
• Another option is to purchase a program such as
  Dreamweaver, with which to create your site. You
  can then lease disc space and band width from
  web hosting companies such as Purehost for an
  annual fee.
• Microsoft Publisher also has a simple program for
  creating a website. When you decide to publish
  to the web they will direct you to names of host
  companies to publish your pages.

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WHEN To Start!

• Anytime is a good time - every group of Aggie
  Moms has someone who likes to play with the
  computer and who isnt afraid to try a new idea
  find that special person!
• After finding the website that fits your budget
  pre-design what you are looking for on paper.
• See the attached samples.
• When you are ready to go on the web let everyone
  know

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Sample Home (Index) Page

Left Side Menu Bar
Northwest Harris County Aggie Moms Home Page -
www.nwhcaggiemoms.com
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Sample Home (Index) Page

Katy West Houston Aggie Moms Home Page -
www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com
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Sample Pages
Charts Showcase Fundraisers
El Paso Aggie Moms Home Page -
www.epaggiemoms.org
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Sample Home (Index) Page
Top Menu Bar

Dallas County Aggie Moms Home Page -
www.dallasaggiemoms.org
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Design Template
Microsoft Publisher

Calendar
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HOW do I Start?

• Dont be afraid to copy another clubs format if
  you like it! You can change the layout as you
  learn.
• Dont be afraid to make mistakes they are
  reversible
• Dont be afraid to try a free 30 day trial if you
  want to try a full service web provider.
• Do find an Aggie Mom in your club to update the
  pages on a regular basis
• Do have your board review and improve the initial
  web design
• Do be sure to include a current phone number and
  email address on your web page.
• You can make your website simple or complex
  its up to you. The samples provided here should
  give you a good place to start!

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References

• Saying Howdy on the World Wide Web by Dawn
  Powell, Electronic Information Chair 2007-2008
• Information Websites
• www.4creatingawebsite.com
• www.FindMyHosting.com
• http//searchstorage.techtarget.com/sDefinition