Every Web site is a work-in-progress. When developing a new site or redesigning an existing site, consider the following questions:

• Who is the audience?
• What is the purpose?
• When is maintenance necessary?
• Where is the site linked?

Formatting content

• Divide blocks of text with headlines for ease of reading.
• Each page should be limited to about 500 words to reduce scrolling.

Site architecture

• Simplicity: the fewer pages needed to convey information, the better.
• Ease of navigation: all pages should be accessible within one click.
• Ease of understanding: menu links should be concise.
• Ease of maintenance: paragraphs or lists should be used instead of tables.

Configuring FTP in Dreamweaver

1. Go to Site > Manage Sites...
2. Click New > Site...
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Enter the site name and the folder where the local copy will be stored on your computer.
5. Select the Remote Info category and FTP Access.
6. FTP host: alpha.dickinson.edu
7. Host directory: /web/Dickinson/external/yourfolder - i.e. departments/colrel/
8. Login and password are your e-mail login and password.
9. Enable file check-in/check-out and enter your name and e-mail address.