Saving Files 

    I bet you are thinking, "I KNOW how to save files. Give me a break!" There is a reason for this. For you to have your web pages work, you must have the files ALL saved in lowercase letters. Otherwise, they will not work with Yahoo. Also, do not include any spaces. For example:

Writing Index Page   save as: writing_index_page.html

    This makes it easier to understand what the topic or theme of the page is, and with the underscore between words there are no spaces. This is also true of pictures. I downloaded the above graphic, and it was saved as a series of numbers. I changed it's name to animated_computer_picture. Then it is easy to find and understand. Naming and setting up the pages should be your first priority. So please take the time to do so!

For example:
 

    Hopefully you noticed that I put "writing" in front of each file name. I did this on purpose. As you build onto your site, you will have different Index pages. By telling myself that all of these pages belong to my Writing section, I know where they belong. Perhaps, creating a table like the one above may help you. Also, all pages created in Composer should be saved as html files, not htm. Then they will work in both Netscape and other browsers.

    When you save, Composer will ask you to name your page. This will be the name used when someone bookmarks your page. So please be specific. For example:
    Writing Index       name: Claire's Writing Index Page
    Then, it is very easy to look at the bookmark and know what is there.

    Another good idea is to put everything you are working on in a folder or on a disk, with nothing but the pages and pictures in/on it. Then you have everything together. Later, when you go to upload, you will have all you need in one area. With a web page, all files and pictures are saved separately, so you need to keep track of it all and upload it together. I would also say, on a personal note, to save on a disk and not on your computer. It could crash at any time. At least make a backup copy!

    So, you should now have a plan for you pages, and a folder or disk with your pages named and saved. You have created a skeleton of your site. Great job! Let's move on...