WEB 101JENNIFER LILL

Topics Covered:• Understanding the Internet

– The History of the Internet– How the Internet “works”– Getting Connect

• Creating a Website– URL – Your address on the web– Web Hosting– What are Cookies?!– Hiring a professional vs. “Do It Yourself”

UNDERSTANING THE INTERNET

The History of the Internet• United States Military – 1960s

• Al Gore• “When the Internet was still in

the early stages of its deployment, Congressman Gore provided intellectual leadership by helping create the vision of the potential benefits of high speed computing and communication. As an example, he sponsored hearings on how advanced technologies might be put to use in areas like coordinating the response of government agencies to natural disasters and other crises.”

– Bob Kahn (Creator of the original “IP”)

How The Internet “Works”

Your ComputerYour Internet Provider (I.P.)

World Wide Web

Getting ConnectedWhat you will need:• Computer• Internet Provider (I.P.)

– Comcast, AT&T, AOL, etc.• Modem

– Cable, DSL, Wireless, Dial-up• Web Browser

– Internet Explorer (I.E.), Modzilla (FireFox), Opera, Netscape, AOL

• Bandwidth– Connection speed (measured in Hertz)

CREATING A WEBSITE

Creating a WebsiteWhat you will need:• A URL – Universal Resource Locator

– Register.com, GoDaddy.com• Web Host

– Rented space on a server connected to the internet

– GoDaddy, PowWeb, JustHost, etc.• Web Authoring Software

– FrontPage, DreamWeaver, iWeb (MAC Only), etc.

• An Internet Connection to upload your site files to the web host

Uploading Files to the Web

Your Computer

Upload

Web Designer

Web Host on W.W.W. Server

Download

What are Cookies?!• Temporary Internet Files• Generally Not Dangerous!• Slow your Computer Down

Over Time!!

“Do it Yourself”• Very professional options for creating your own website.• CMS (Content Management System) – WordPress, Joomla,

Moveable Type

•Website Builder – GoDaddy, intuit, Yahoo Site Builder

Hire a Professional• Use a design firm (Very Expensive)• Use an independent consultant (Cheaper but slower process)

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