Web site tips

Conferences are underway and I already have some reminders and suggestions:

• Create an "about us" page to explain who you are, when and why you created this site, and what your credentials are to speak on this topic.
• Create a "works cited" page to list all the sources you quoted or linked to--and to give credit to visuals you used.
• Make sure the type size and general look of the layout is consistent from page to page. Use type that is large enough to read comfortably.
• Keep your information and your sentences concise. Link to more detailed information (either on a hidden page or to your sources).
• Arrange the items on your page so that the most important items appear as soon as it loads--in other words, don't make your reader scroll down to figure it out. They won't.
• Publish your page to make sure it looks and functions properly. Then do a Google search to see if it's showing up. This is where having a relevant web site name is important.
• Write a one-sentence description of any videos you post to allow readers to decide if they want to click or not.