WEB AUTHORING AND PUBLISHING

Requests:

• Request a domain name. (First, see the domain name requirements.)
• Request change to account group.
• Migrate from GUSUN server.

Web editing and publishing resources:

• Obtain an account for general Web publishing.
• Get started with a Web development checklist.
• Connect to the servers.
• Troubleshoot connectivity problems.
• See tutorials on file transfer software: Adobe Dreamweaver and FileZilla

Getting started:

• Introduction to the Web
• How to become a Web developer
• Responsibilities of Web development
• Web development training courses

Content and design recommendations:

• See best practices in Web organization and design, including how to use Georgetown Web page templates to provide consistent formatting and navigation.
• Use Georgetown images and graphic elements.
• Explore the Georgetown style manual, which helps University Web developers create sites that have a unique identity while meeting minimum standards and best practices in design and technology.
• Learn about utilizing advanced graphics and multimedia.
• Users needing to create Web applications to interact with databases should contact us for more information.

Publicizing your Web site:

• Use metadata to make your Web pages easier to find.
• Publicize your site on the Georgetown Web.

Where to go for help:

• FAQ
• Connectivity troubleshooting guide
• Web development training courses
• Technical support and peer groups
• KeyBridge (a part of UIS offering Web development services for departments and users with advanced needs)

Further resources and references:

• Visit the Web Development at Georgetown page, a one-stop source of information about Web development resources at the University.
• View more information about services for Web developers at Georgetown.
• For more advanced interactivity and functionality for your Web site, examine available Web resources and information on Web development software.
• See links for further reading.