Introduction
Imagine strolling through a store, only to have the whole
store rearrange itself each time you rounded a corner. In
addition to being a bit dizzy, you would probably get pretty
frustrated, too. Indeed, the only way you would find anything
you were looking for would be by chance.
Now imagine that the customer in that scenario is a visitor
to the Old Dominion University Web site, and that the changing
aisles are actually Web sites. As visitors navigate their
way through the tens of thousands of pages that comprise the
ODU Web, the verbiage, arrangement, structure, colors, and
menus all change. Is it any wonder that people are able to
find the information they seek?
It is the hope that this site will help University Web developers,
from the advanced ones to those who suffer from technophobia
and everyone in between, to master the skill of presenting
the University over the Web. From convenient templates to
help you take charge of your department’s Web site and step-by-step
tutorials to help you make it there, to advanced Photoshop
techniques and powerful Dreamweaver tips, this site offers
a wealth of knowledge for developers of all levels.
Where to begin when planning a Web site
Step 1. Figure out what you want. You can use the editable
PDF 
WWWhat?
worksheet or the content
helper worksheet.
Step 2. Decide: Do you want to maintain your site using WebDrive
or ODUEdit Pro? You can consult the WebDrive
vs. ODUEdit Pro page for more details, or here's the differences
in a nutshell:
- WebDrive - most flexible, advanced system:
replacement for FTP accounts
- ODUEdit Pro - easy, ideal for novices
or those searching for quick Web solutions using templates:
replacement for Lotus Notes Web pages
Step 3. Fill out your WWW Account Request online.
Allow OCCS 1-2 business days to create your new WWW account.
Step 4. You will receive an email once your WWW account has
been established that will walk you through the next steps.
You can also consult the ODUEdit
Pro Logging in page for a sneak peek.
