The Originator
Web Site Design Newsletter

by George J. Rogers
Web Site Content Coordinator
The University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston


Where Ideas become Reality, through Web Design.

Quote for The Day

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
By Beverly Sills

Quote Archive

Mission Statement - "The Originator"
newsletter was created to communicate ways of helping "Web Authors" develop web sites with little investment and low maintenance.

Submit an " Article" for possible inclusion in "The Originator". The article must focus on topics relevant to Web Authors. Article will change weekly.

Submit a "Quote for the Day" for possible inclusion in "The Originator". The Quote is meant for positive motivation during your daily activities.

Submit a "Question to FAQ" to ask questions publicly. Include that you would like replies by Email or Public posting to web FAQ.

Submit a "Question to Web Author Group"
If you would like to ask a question of the "Web Author Group".

Links to Helpful Resources
Search Engines
Web Site Design
Graphic and Editorial Guide
HOOP
HIPAA Guidelines
FERPA Guidelines
Internet Use and Publishing Guidelines

Web Guidelines Handbook

On-Line Web Site Design Training
Dreamweaver 3.0
Dreamweaver 4.0
Netscape Composer

On-Line Magazines
Internet Week
Network Computing
eWeek
Internet World
Web Techniques
Web Hosting
Mobile Computing
Computer World
Securityfocus.com

Magazine Articles of Interest
Security Breaks - News

Web Site "Standards and Guidelines"

Featured Articles Archive
Web Page Content by Lee Underwood

Search Engines
by George Rogers

Links of Interest
KHOU TV - Houston Weather

Current Web Related Projects
Meta Tag Generator
Search Engine Tools - Verity
HIPPA & FERPA Web Compliance
JSP Form Templates
Web Statistical Tools
Web Group Management
Web Authors Database
Web Training Materials

Graphic Guidelines by Editorial Board Posted 05/31/01
The "Graphic and Editorial Guide" was created by UT-Houston to promote a unique and consistent image. This includes the graphic elements identified by The University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston as Corporate Name, University Seal, and University Logo. Use of these fall under HOOP policies.

U.T.-H LOGO ands NAME Usage - Please review your web pages so that adhere to the published standards within the Graphic and Editorial Guide. Web sites are currently being reviewed for compliance. It would be easier for all to work on their sites at their leisure. Thank you for your help.

Feature Article:
Justifying Java Server Pages - by George Rogers Posted 06/04/01
Creating web site forms using Java Server Pages (JSP) to collect and distribute data is becoming increasingly popular. In this article I will try to explain the process of determining which form generator to use.

The collection and distribution of data within a medical or educational institution has become regulated by both FERPA and HIPAA government regulations. The new laws govern how the information is collected, distributed, accessed, stored and backed-up. Most of the computer technology required to become compliant with both FERPA and HIPAA are in the process of being developed or implemented.

There are lots of methods used to created forms today. Some of them include FrontPage Extensions, Active Server Pages, CGI or Perl scripting, Java and many more. What is used is based on the hardware available, operating systems installed, and the level of security required on the web server. All of the methods used to create forms will work for both UNIX and multiple flavors of the Windows operating systems. Some are more expensive to maintain because of specific hardware and software requirements. Continued . . . . . . . .

Helpful Hints

Using Tables - For better web page presentation use tables to layout the text and graphics. The following link will show you examples of different types of tables. (Example: Tables) Posted 05/21/01

Contact Information
A "Web Author" email link called "footer" should be located at the bottom left of each web page. This will be the person contacted to correct things that are in error by web clients.
(Example: yourname@uth.tmc.edu)


Frequently Asked Questions - Answers posted to your web design/publishing questions. Posted 06/04/01

Web Page Highlights
This section will highlight a web site with a specific feature in mind as a "Best Practice" method.
Look for it in the coming days.

Keeping Web Site Content Current by George Rogers
Any web site is only as good as the information it contains. Keeping published information current is an ongoing battle for most web authors. This is why it is best to organize your web site directory structure by function. Create separate directories for the following examples; calendars, newsletters, events, images by function, sub groups within departments, and more. Organize the web site directories to make it easy to navigate and find information. Create a structure only 2 to 3 levels deep. A wider structure is easier to maintain than a deep one.

Remember: Your web site is being viewed by a World Wide audience. Posted 05/21/01
Daily News Highlights

Confusion Over Privacy Law ,
.... federal privacy laws, many don't have adequate security technology in place to comply.
by Rutrell Yasin, Posted 05/29/01

Authentication Gets Tough,
Your Web presence has grown over the past five years. Shouldn't your authentication and authorization system be growing with it?
By Michael Ross and Jeff Rubin, Posted 05/29/01

Seeking To Be Found: Search Engine Optimization
Build a path to your door by getting your name in first
By Rob Gallagher, Posted 05/29/01

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