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Web Design Tips

In the Libraries

  • About this site: Design and work processes of the CSU Libraries Web site
  • Tools: tutorials, procedures and links for FrontPage, Dreamweaver, etc.
  • General tips: suggestions for creating and editing Libraries Web pages
  • HTML: the coding language for creating Web pages
  • XHTML: the new standard version of HTML, more accessible than HTML 4
  • CSS: the standard language for Web page formatting and layout
  • SSI: include consistent header, footer and other things on multiple pages
  • Planning: use a systematic, user-centered web development process
  • Writing: how to create and organize content for Web sites
  • Usability: ensure that your pages are easy to use and accessible for all
  • Validation: check if pages meet coding, usability and accessibility standards
  • SEO: make your pages easier to find
  • Search and replace: tools to automate your page maintenance
  • Search box: add Google or mnoGoSearch to a Libraries site
  • CMS: applications for Web-based file management and display
  • Screen recording: tools for Web-based tutorials and usability testing
  • Web Glossary: definitions of terms for Web developers

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