Planning your first web site can seem like a daunting task, and in a way, it is. Careful and practical planning can make the job much easier - not to mention, more fun to boot! First step, plan your Sitemap!

Music is a popular addition to many sites, audible in a variety of venues and formats. Gone are the days of tinny midi background music that won´t stop playing unless a viewer leaves a site. Here are some tips on how to incorporate music into your web site without driving your viewers crazy.

Before the advent of the personal computer we had to see the Olympics in one of two ways. We could attend in person or watch events on TV. We could also read about it in the paper or magazines. Computers have made it easier for us to read and watch the highlights of the Olympics at our leisure.

Over the last five or so years, Blogs have become the rage for many web site owners, from large corporations to personal page sites. Learn how you can apply these easy to use tools to establish a personal link with your visitors, boost your traffic in the process and provide unique content.

Several interlocking components of design contribute to high traffic volume. Intuitive navigation, visual appeal, worthwhile content and excellent writing are all characteristics of high volume sites. It´s important to keep these in mind as you plan and create your site.

Design and layout are intimately linked, but before you figure out how you will arrange everything, figure out the design effect you want. The easiest way to do this is to think of a metaphor. Ponder what your content scope is. What metaphors come to mind?

Target Niche Series: Part 3 - This is the third article in a new series focused on design tips and tricks for creating target niche web sites. This third feature focuses on the design of aesthetic, functional, and promotional art related web sites.

The March 2005 ezine features web design jobs, design resources, links to articles and more.

Target Niche Series: Part 2 - This is the second article in a new series focused on design tips and tricks for creating target niche web sites. This second feature focuses on the design of high quality, ethical and appealing health web sites.

The December 2004 ezine features web design jobs, design resources, links to articles and more.