Let's Make a Web Page!

Can kids make web pages? Isn't that really hard?

• Kids can make web pages.
• There are rules, but aren't there rules for everything?
• Everything takes practice, but you can do it!

Things to know before we start:

• Computers work differently.
• Fonts, colors, and graphics can look different computer to computer.
• Enough is enough when it comes to flashy web pages-- the more you include, the longer it will take to load.

You need some internet space to be able to put up a site, from places like:

• The Internet service provider at your house.
• Some schools may have space for you.
• Libraries may let you use their computer if you get your own account.
• Make your own account on Yahoo! or other free service (free usually = ads).

Netiquette is important - always use good netiquette!

• Avoid hurting someone's feelings.
• Respect other people's online rights.
• Treat people online the way you would face-to-face.
• If you are uncomfortable with something online, talk to a grown-up right away.

What makes a web page good?

• There's some way to contact the people responsible for the site; usually an email address, there could be a phone number and street address for organizations.
• Pages within the site look similar: they may have the same background color, or there will be the same logo on every page.
• Pages within the site link back to the home page, and to elsewhere in the site.
• The site shows signs of being proofread; there are no spelling or grammar errors.

Copyright and you

• There's a lot you could learn about copyright.
• Realize that you'd like to know if someone used your image or words, and other people do too.
• Ask permission if you can.
• Choose what you copy wisely.
• Use free sources of clipart, graphics, buttons whenever possible. Try Awesome Clipart for Kids to start.
• Find more information here: Copyright and the Web http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/kidsweb/rules.html

Let's start making a web page!

• Making a Web page is simple - you just need to learn more about HTML.
• HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is easy to learn.
• Check out our HTML Tip Sheet!