Web Tools

Development, Animation, Services

OK, you surfed around for a while, have liked what you have seen so far, and are thinking to yourself that you can design some sites too. You have some creative skills and know a little about the web. Well here is your chance.

Below are some links to help get you started. First, you'll need a web hosting provider which will store your site. Then you'll need some software to help develop your site, some background information on the languages (HTML, JavaScript, Java, ASP, VBScript) that are generated by your web design software and maybe some information on any services that you may want to tie into.

The table below contains the name of the tool, then a short description and finally some of the best features. So check them out, do some research and if you have any questions then drop an e-mail to the webmaster@bbwebfeats.com.

Web Tools
Development Microsoft Front Page 2003 Macromedia Dreamweaver now Adobe Dreamweaver HTML Goodies	Web site design software Design static or motion filled sites; insert images, banners, marquees; allows interactive pages via forms and discussion groups	Easy to use, extensive help on-line, web provider must have FP extensions installed to use forms, etc.
	Web site design software Design static or motion filled sites; Best interactive database driven site building tool on the market, use MS Access or SQL Server databases	Longer learning curve than FP2003 but worth the extra time
	Technical information site HTML, Javascript, etc.
Matt's CGI Scripts	Technical information site CGI processing

"Materials"
Domain Name Registration standard	payable to registration agent (i.e. Network Solutions, www.register.com) first 2 years up-front annual renewal starting in year 3 unless host with Ready Hosting and use their Domain Forever service
Domain Access Added to B&B Webfeats Account	payable to Osiris Communications or ReadyHosting, web hosting providers; yearly plus initial set-up fee
Secure Form Registration optional	yearly plus initial set-up fee; needed if processing confidential form information contracted with Virtual Notions
Search Engine Registration optional	pricing based on vendor, price is per instance, register at least once per year at minimum, recommend re-registering after 6 months Osiris Communications Virtual Notions
Shopping Cart Vendor Services optional	monthly plus initial set-up fee; needed to handle multiple on-line purchases; i.e. ordering more than 1 item at a time
E-Commerce Gateway Account optional	needed to process credit cards - vendor - commerce payment systems corporation
Merchant Accounts optional	Needed to be able to process any on-line transactions - usually yearly plus initial set-up fee may be received from your current bank if they have on-line merchant accounts; this is in addition to any type of non on-line merchant account you may have
Labor Charges for Materials standard standard	Labor for the above materials involve working with the vendors and performing any necessary research charges for "domain" materials charges for all other materials