Website Development

Consulting & Educational Services We can offer individual consulting, or work with small groups, to understand aspects of information systems, database design and concepts, and to guide people through the process of developing a web presence, from choosing and registering a domain to defining the purpose of the site, defining initial layout and a timeline for orderly development. We recommend starting modestly, because in almost all cases, it’s a “learn as you go” process. We can do this informally, or in a classroom setting, and we can set up online learning materials if that’s required. Contact us ... we can customize to suit your needs. We offered one very basic course in the fall of 2009 at the University of Wisconsin’s Sheboygan campus, and will offer it again in fall 2010; we may also offer one new course. Here are brief synopses of both. We’ll be developing additional courses in the future. For dates, times, and registration info, visit the Continuing Education website, or call 920-459-6617. I Want a Website ... Where Do I Begin? Class notes (created with Google Sites) For individuals, self-employed people, small businesses who want to understand the process of developing a web site, and who want hands-on involvement in the process. This is “kindergarten” for people, who are thinking about creating a web presence, and want to understand the basics of domain registration, designing and maintaining a site, and arranging for hosting on a web server (ISP). We'll begin with the importance and process of choosing and registering a domain name, and explain various options for creating and hosting a web site. We'll discuss and demonstrate online services that provide both the tools to build a site and to provide hosting. In addition to the online services that provide both design tools and hosting, we'll discuss and demonstrate one or more web authoring software packages you can download and install on your own computer, using all features for a specified period of time. Our hands-on lab time will feature Google Sites, a free online service that provides both the authoring tools and free storage for your website. Requirements: Experienced in using the web, understanding of what you want your website to do, desire to be “hands on” in designing and maintaining your website. Google Docs & Open Office ... Cloud Computing & Open Source Software This is an intro to a new generation of software tools and services that have been on the horizon for some time, but which have gained popularity and credibility with such industry heavyweights as Google and Sun Microsystems as major players. It is assumed that students already know how to use common applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. This won't be a “how to” session on these kinds of applications, rather it will focus on benefits of the fully online (“cloud computing”) world, including shared access and editing, translation tools, and the world of free “open source” (non-proprietary) word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Requirements: Strong familiarity with common software applications, browsers, free Google account (will set up in class if student hasn't already done so)

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The photo above is Ken in a cornfield. You can click to enlarge it, but we can’t understand why anybody would really want to do that. Make Money Online! Interested in tapping the potential of Google’s advertising capabilities? Here’s an example of their AdSense program, which can produce revenue for you by showing ads on your site. The flip side of the coin is AdWords, the program which lets you create the ads and have them automatically placed on relevant sites. Want to know more? Contact us!