Resources for Web Developers
The Web Guidelines Group's function is to assist you in identifying your web development needs and locating the resources to help you accomplish your goals. This may include analysis, dissemination of standards and tips, training, site review, and in some cases, Web programming.
The Technical Requirements assume that you are familiar with the basics of developing web documents. If you are not, consulting one of the many on-line tutorials on HTML and the Internet may be helpful to you. For some, learning from books and tutorials is not the preferred method for effective learning.
Seminole State offers a variety of web programming and web graphics classes through the Internet Technologies program. If you are also interested in the Canvas online course development and enhancement tool, please contact the eLearning department.
Any questions you might have regarding web development at Seminole State should be addressed to WebSupport@seminolestate.edu. Questions about the Canvas online course development and enhancement tool should be addressed to eLearning@seminolestate.edu.
Seminole State Style and Design Guides
- If you are using a printed version of this document, be advised that the on-line version, complete with links to resources, is available at www.seminolestate.edu/guidelines/.
- Note: Currently, the Seminole State website officially supports HTML5 and is running on a LINUX server. All pages are authored for standards compliant browsers.
Other Style Guides and Guidelines
For a general sense of WWW page layout, consult the HTML style guides listed below:
- Web Style Guide (3rd edition) One of the most highly regarded WWW style guides on the web. It is lengthy and complete: If you only look at one other style guide, choose this one.
- Useit.com Jakob Nielsen's Web Usability Site. Tips and advice from the number one consultant in designing usable web pages.
Tutorials
Reference Guides
- Webreference, from browsing to authoring, HTML to advanced site design
- The Web Developer's Virtual Library
- Bare Bones Guide to HTML is one of the best tip sheets for web authors. It consists of a well-organized list of commonly used HTML tags and options.
Tools, Convertors, and Tips
- Top Ten Mistakes in Web Design by Jakob Nielsen
- Search Engine Watch: how search engines index your site, tips on improving your ranking, and how to maintain good search engine design.
- W3C, World Wide Web Consortium the governing body of the World Wide Web