BACKGROUND: A web site is a valuable shop window for any medical unit with something to sell or something to say. AIMS: The aim of this report is to outline the basic steps of web page design for the individual or unit with limited financial resources. METHODS: There are two ways of designing a web site. A reputable web design company can be employed, but this is usually expensive. Alternatively, a web site can be designed in-house using commercial software, following a few simple steps. The basic requirements are a personal computer, software that is available on most computers and access to a few peripheral items of hardware. An outline of the page design should first be put down on paper. This can be transferred to a computer file using a web page design program. This file is then sent to a server for publication on the World Wide Web (WWW). CONCLUSION: Designing and publishing a web page can take time and effort, but the rewards can be great and the results will reflect the message and motto of the unit.
BACKGROUND: A web site is a valuable shop window for any medical unit with something to sell or something to say. AIMS: The aim of this report is to outline the basic steps of web page design for the individual or unit with limited financial resources. METHODS: There are two ways of designing a web site. A reputable web design company can be employed, but this is usually expensive. Alternatively, a web site can be designed in-house using commercial software, following a few simple steps. The basic requirements are a personal computer, software that is available on most computers and access to a few peripheral items of hardware. An outline of the page design should first be put down on paper. This can be transferred to a computer file using a web page design program. This file is then sent to a server for publication on the World Wide Web (WWW). CONCLUSION: Designing and publishing a web page can take time and effort, but the rewards can be great and the results will reflect the message and motto of the unit.