This first web page assignment will look at how to set up a basic web site, including web hosting, domain name selection, web page construction, and other considerations for the small business.  In order to complete this assignment, you need to:
 

1. Identify the small business:  what sort of small business is this?  what product or service is for sale?  at some point (this will not be part of this assignment) do you plan to offer this product/service for sale via the web?
2. Go to http://www.networksolutions.com and determine (do NOT register -- you don't have to spend money for this assignment!) a web address for your business which is currently not in use by anyone else.
3. Find a free web host online.  Several possibilities are indicated on the page of Advertising Links/Sites in this web site.
4. Develop the first web pages.  They should include:
• appropriate use of color, graphics and textual elements;
• appropriate links to secondary sites and information;
• email link to your business or a personal email link;
• specific information about products and services which your company offers.
5. Upload your web pages to the free web hosting service, and email me the URL for your finished pages.