Please consider the following remarks as those of someone just giving you a start on ideas to get going on that Award Winning Home Page.
One way to do it is to start with a Story Board. A Story Board provides the plan for your page and helps you place the text, graphics and other additions where they will look and work best. Here are a few Headers to start off your board.
PAGE CONTENT Theme of Pages Personal Information Pets Hobbies Interests Help page for others Stories Pictures BACKGROUNDS AND COLORS What type of background will go with your theme What color, picture or texture do you want Will it be dark or light Will you use a partial background or full What color will the text be Link colors Can the text be read on the chosen background Not all viewers see colors the same with their computers and browsers so be careful with the background colors that you use so that your pages are readable by all. Use a color code chart to see how different colors look on each of the backgrounds you choose. Also remember that some people have eyesight problems, so make it easy for them to enjoy your pages too. LINKS Where do you want them to go The required GeoCities Links Your other pages Friends pages Informational pages SOUND Will you have music on your page Will it be hidden or visitor controlled Type of music Loop play or just play once How long will the selection be It is best to have some type of control available for those visitors who do not care to hear music while they look at your pages. There are many sites that offer different types of music for use on your noncommercial pages. GRAPHICS Will you use only directional graphics What is the theme of my page and what graphics will fit Will they be annimated Where will they be placed
Remember use only graphics you have been invited to use by the owner of the web sites you visit. There are so many great artists that allow use of their work. Always give credit to them. Pick the style and what you want and it is on the web somewhere.
This page last updated 26 November 1998