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Designing web pages for your classroom. Why do you want a web presence?. Information Students Parents Community Resources Contact Publishing. WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS Ease of Navigation. Ease of Navigation. Common navigation bar. Group similar information. Keep pages as short as possible.
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Why do you want a web presence? • Information • Students • Parents • Community • Resources • Contact • Publishing
WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS Ease of Navigation
Ease of Navigation • Common navigation bar. • Group similar information. • Keep pages as short as possible. • Use “back to top” and bookmarks. • Keep page titles short but meaningful.
WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS Font Size, Type, and Color
Font Size, Type, and Color • Use different fonts for different jobs. • Headers • Body Text • Use limited variety of font sizes, types, and colors. • Make easy to read.
WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS Photos and Video
Photos and Video • Use appropriate number. • Too many vs. too few. • Use common formats (jpg, gif, png, etc.). • Keep image files under 500K (the smaller the better). • Keep video files under 50 MB.
WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS Basic Page Design
Basic Page Design • Keep pages short. • Use headers and bullet points. • Use visuals instead of a lot of text. • Choose topic-based design. • Set page size to no more than1000 pixels. • Watch out for contrasting fonts and background colors.
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