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A network is created when two or more computers are connected — via cables to a central hub, or through wireless devices — to share information and resources.
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Knowing how to post digital photos to the web can be a valuable skill in any number of scenarios. Whether it’s to liven up an existing website or to create an online album of pictures from a recent...
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Keep current with news and information from your favorite websites by using an RSS feed. RSS — or really simple syndication — notifies you of new content by providing text-only summaries, full...
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A basic definition of copyright is the protection of original works from being replicated or distributed without an author's consent. In general, the person who creates a work is considered the...
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For nonprofit websites, the ability to accept donations online can be an easy and cost-effective way to generate funds for the organization or cause. People are more likely to give if there is a...
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To create an effective web presence that promotes your organization’s goals and, ideally, inspires visitors to donate, consider the following tips.
Keep content fresh.
For your website to...
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If your organization has a website, it follows that you want people to be able to find it among the incredible maze of sites that exist out there. The process of “search engine optimization” (SEO...
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A blog (web + log) is a website or online journal maintained by an individual or group with regular entries of information, commentary, graphics, and video. Blogs have rapidly become a very...
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A "URL" — or uniform resource locator — can also be called the “web address” for a web page or website. It is the place on the Internet where content can be found.
Some examples are:
http://www...
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Many people are eager to volunteer, but how do they find the program or opportunity that is just right for them? A variety of online recruitment systems are available to help future volunteers...
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A web browser is a software program that allows you to view and search the Internet from your computer. Without a browser, you cannot view web pages. The browser’s primary function is to retrieve a...
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Every website has different needs, so before selecting a host think carefully about the criteria that will be most important to your organization. Here are several areas to consider:
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The design and construction of a good website entails more than learning how to use software. In fact, the best websites are generally distinguished not by flashy technology, but by proper execution...
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Finding the right Internet service provider (ISP) requires taking a close look at your needs and the environment in which you’ll be accessing the web. Once the basic usage criteria are determined,...
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Getting your computer connected to the Internet can happen in a variety of ways; taking the time to understand the benefits or drawbacks of each method will help you determine which is best for you....
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Organizations that fail to have an online presence fall short in several areas: marketing, recruitment, sustainability, and perhaps even credibility. This effective practice, adapted from materials...
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Staff of TECH CORPS Texas needed an effective way to manage website content without having a dedicated IT person. Additionally, the organization needed the system to include a variety of features,...
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Weblogs, or blogs, are a simplified kind of content management system requiring minimal technical skills and little or no financial cost. AmeriCorps*VISTA supervisors serving with Austin Free-Net...
