Planning Tools:

UO/E Web Publishing Policies
   Read these before you start!

Roles and Responsibilities for developing a Web site
   Who is going to do what?  

Web site task outline
   What is the process for developing a site?

Web Site Planning Worksheet
   Map it out!

Maintenance Planning
   How are you going to keep it fresh?

Design Guidelines
   A clean, professional look reinforces 
   your credibility!   

Search engines where you can submit your URL
   Get your web site seen! 

Marketing ideas
   Use your creativity to get your URL out there!

Assuring accessibility by all users:

Designing More Usable Web Sites

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0

The difference between a good Web site and a poor Web site is in the planning.

It's a common misconception that because a Web site can be a "do it yourself" project, all you need to know is how to use an HTML editor and you're in business.   Sure, you can put up a Web page, but will it be a useful tool and a good representation of your UO/E office or program? Only if you've planned carefully.

Planning a Web site should be approached with the same care that you approach planning any printed publication. Just because you don't have to pay to have a thousand copies printed doesn't mean you can be sloppy. Your Web site is going to represent you and your programs to a public audience, and it should reflect well on you, your programs and University Outreach and Extension.

The Web often seems much less formal than printed information because of its accessibility and ease of use. However, many times you will reach a completely new and/or wider audience than you normally would, so it's even more important that you present a professional image and highly credible content which accurately represents your group and University Outreach and Extension.