|
|
|
Web Technology Resources
Getting
Started |
Requirements |
Site Options | Privacy & Copyright | Design & Content
Interested in having a Class or Club Web
Page?
The Alumnae Office is happy to offer
a variety of options for maintaining a web page for your
class or club. The options listed below represent three of the
most common solutions for alumnae group web pages.
Before you create any web presence for your group,
please review the requirements for
alumnae group web sites, and look at our suggestions
for design and content.
Option #1: "Chapter Pages"
Cost: Free!
Skill level: Basic. Requires familiarity
with email, and basic computer applications (e.g. Microsoft
Word
or other word processing software).
Chapter
Pages are hosted within the alumnae online community.
They are visible to all alumnae, but alums
must log in before viewing your page; we will
provide a public "front page" to direct
alums to log in and
view your site. Your group may choose between
a number of different templates. You have complete
control over
the content of your chapter pages, and may
update them whenever you like. Chapter pages are
very easy
to use, and require no special computer expertise
- if
you
can use Microsoft Word, you can use a chapter page!
Chapter
pages may be a good option for you if:
- You
want to be able to update your pages frequently,
or on a moment's notice
- You are comfortable using basic computer
applications, but don't want to learn HTML
- You want your pages to have a similar
look and feel to the WCAA website
- You are concerned about the security
of information on your website
- You want to be able to transition easily
between maintainers, or want more than one person
to be able to update your website
The Alumane Association recommends chapter
pages for most groups. Click
here for more information about chapter pages.
Option #2: Wellesley's
Pre-built Page
Cost: Free!
Skill level: Must be able to use email; no
other computer skills required.
We can provide your group
with a default class or club page
posting basic information about officers,
upcoming events, news, etc. requiring
no
web skills other than email.
The pre-built page solution may be a good
option for you if:
- Your page will only need to be updated
3-4 times per year or fewer
- You do not want to maintain your own website, but still
want a small web presence
To have us create a pre-built page for
your group, simply email
us the following
information: Class Year/Club
Name, New Officers/Contacts, News, Upcoming Events.
Option #3: Build
and Host your own
Cost: depends on your service provider;
from free to $100+/year
Skills: depends on your service provider;
some require only basic skills, others require
knowledge of HTML and other web technologies
Follow our guidelines and email us your
web address and we'll link to your class or club page
from the Alumnae Web Page.
This option may be a good solution for
you if:
- You want complete control over all
aspects of your group's website, including design
and update schedule
- You are comfortable with creating and
maintaining web pages
- You already have a web hosting solution
available to you
What's best for my group?
There are as many different web page solutions
as there are volunteers, and we can work with you
to determine the best option for your group.
If you would like to discuss your class or club's
web page needs in detail,
please contact us at techadmin@alum.wellesley.edu.
|
| |
|
