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Okay, web guru wannabes. Below you'll find a couple of tips from PA DeMolay that you might want to consider in your local site design. If you're looking for HTML resources or coding tips, a variety of helpful sites out there are dedicated to that purpose... run a search on your favorite search engine for the name of the code command you're trying to use, or just search for "HTML reference." | |
| The following tips are design tips... suggestions on how to make your site look good and communicate well. Some are specific to DeMolay sites, most aren't. These are guidelines, and are not binding on DeMolay Chapter sites. Still, we hope all Chapters will strive for excellence in their web publications, and we think these guidelines are a good start. Be sure to read PA DeMolay's official web policies, too. | ||
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| 2. "Any web site is better than no website" - WRONG! A sloppy or out of date web site is worse PR than no web site at all. |  |
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| 3. Do keep sites up to date. Changing content keeps visitors coming back. | ||
| 4. You don't have to be a web wizard! A simple web site can still be a good web site. | ||
| 5. Do choose a site provider that can assure you that all advertising "pop-up" windows and banners will be "family friendly" in their contents - "Bad Ads" reflect on us! | ||
| 6. Spelling counts! Check your site for errors in spelling, grammar, and style - don't get caught looking unprofessional! | ||
| 7. Don't bogart our design! Make your site look different from PA DeMolay, DeMolay International, and others... express your Chapter's "personality." | ||
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8. Does this color match my eyes? Choose color schemes for readability and eye-easiness. | |
| 9. "YOU ARE HERE!" Make your site easy to navigate with navigation bars, site maps, frames, or other methods. | ||
| 10. "739 items remaining..." Keep file sizes small to speed page loading. Link to larger, higher quality images, if you like. | ||
| 11. Can you name that tune? Imbedded music can add interest to your site or chase away the people who hate it. Consider using a format that the user can "turn off" if they choose. | ||
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12. HELP! Use the resources you have. You probably have members, advisors, or others associated with your Chapter who have experience or expertise in webmastering, graphic design, creative writing, and so on. The PA DeMolay office will always do their best to field your questions and concerns, or to give feedback on your Chapter site. Ask for help when you need it. Click here for the main Web Policy page. |
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