A good way to become an effective WWW content provider is to be an active WWW user because most of the information needed to develop and maneuver around the Internet actually lies within it. Visit as many existing sites as you can to see how other people in organizations like yours have dealt with the issues outlined above. Use directories and search engines to locate existing sites that seem to have a purpose or audience or product similar to yours. Search engines and directories are Internet tools that help you locate Web sites that match certain criteria or fall into specific categories. There are many to choose from, but it s a good idea to become very familiar with a few good sites.
Directories often contains a great deal of information about specific topics.
A search engine gives you the ability to search for keywords on World Wide Web pages. Take some time to learn the searching process that these services use. Like all other forms of human communication, a good Web site is a combination of art and science. Effective Web sites combine a clear purpose, thoughtful organization, substantive content, graphic arts, good writing, and ease of navigation. Before you try to design a Web site for your organization, take the time to review some style manuals.