Web site design pitfalls and ideas:

  • Design = important
  • Do not underestimate the power of images
    • Strive to show inclusiveness in your images
  • Tell stories within the site to draw people's interest
  • Most used items should be the most visible
  • Useability! Consider your current and potential audience when designing the site. Be sure to get outside opinions, too.
  • Integrate features from sites you like
  • Clear navigation and search buttons
  • contact information on each page

 

LibraryThing:

Back up your work

 

Scanned images:

Be sure to create descriptive alternative text for each image. This improves meta data and is crutial for the visually impaired

Have a plan for watermarks for your digital images

 

Wikis allow for patron participation- has applications for genealogical aspects of guides and collections.

 

 


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