Let’s assume you are here because you realize you need a website and you want to know what it will cost you. There are several avenues you can pursue:
The method that you choose should be the one that best suits your budget, time lines, and technological skills.
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Most content publishing sites today have what is known as a ‘feed’. There several types of technologies that provide these feeds; the most common being RSS feeds and Atom feeds. They commonly appear on web pages as a little orange icon that says something like ‘feeds’ or ’subscribe’ next to it. On this site I’ve put it on the far right side of the navigation menu next to the ‘log in’ link. That icon and it’s white, semi-circular stripe pattern is the symbol for RSS feeds. This article focus’ on the RSS type of feed.
What are RSS feeds and how do you use them? RSS is a method for sites to broadcast new content or articles without your having to revisit them regularly for new content. It stands for ‘Really Simple Syndication’.
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This is an introductory glossary of web terms. Familiarity with these terms will empower you in your web production experience.
Content Management System (Web version)
A program that allows control over the text, style, and structure of a website.
Additional Reading: Content Management
Cross Browser Compatibility
A website that supports all versions of all browsers, and delivers the same user experience regardless of the technology used.
Additional Reading: Browser Compatibility
Domain
The name people use to access your website, for example www.justasimplesite.com
Additional Reading: Domain Names
Web Host
A company that provides space on their servers to store your web pages for display to the public.
Additional Reading: Web Hosting
Standards Compliance
Adherence to formal standards and technical specifications for producing web sites.
Additional Reading: Web Standards Compliance
Usability
A degree of clarity to the structure of information presented via a web site.
Additional Reading: Web Usability
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
WAI: Strategies, guidelines, resources to make the Web accessible to people with disabilities.
Additional Reading: W3 Web Accessibility Initiative
Content is extremely important! Your message is the core of what you are providing to prospective shoppers and your general web audience. Your ability to articulate and relate to prospective buyers and your audience is the key to your success online. It is also the key to being discovered on the internet. The more relevant words and text rich descriptions, the easier you will be able to find when someone performs a web search related to your site.
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