Adding text

I managed to add text and my profile picture to my website. All my work has been handed in on time.

website designing completed

I have finished designing my website today. The only thing i have left to do is to add my text on it. I still have to figure how to add my text on the site.

website development progress

Today, I inserted a photo on my profile which i saved first in my root folder then selected the image to insert on my page. I also managed to link to my classroom and group assessments blogs. The links seem to be working.

designing my website

I have started to design the site using dreamweaver. I having trouble to insert my buttons that i created in fireworks on my page so I have decided to use photoshop to design the buttons and will save them in the root folder. I have inserted the buttons on the page. I managed to put the banner on header of the index file. I added all the pages ( current work, past work, profile, contact, home).

outline

This is the outline of my portfolio website



I will link the pages to each other and have links to other webpages and blogs.

software development (Dreamweaver)

I have been having a feel of dreamweaver and learning how to use the software to design my website. I have picked the layout i will use for assessment. I still have to understand how to save the files that am creating so that i don't lose the root folder. I had go a few times and i think now i have the hang of it. I have to make sure that I save index page I made today.

web design-developing ideas for my personal website

I will be designing a website that will feature a portfolio of my current and past work. I will have six buttons, home, current work, past work, profile, contact, links and also a section for my blogs. I will link the buttons to each other so that it is easier to navigate from page to page. I will design the first daft on paper then work through from there and see how it will look.

test photoshop

test photoshop pic for the web

Bridalwave

The blog is aimed at brides. It is a blog where you can find wedding ideas. They have news updates and product reviews. The writers review things like bridal fashion, accessories, cakes, wedding gifts etc. The writers also review other websites and the products they feature.

The posts are atleast 100 words long or less. The postings are very imformative about bridal fashion, accessories, weddings gifts and the latest bridal trends.

I find the layout organized. They use links within the articals and they have a section of their favourite links. They make use of video links. The blog is run by editors but different bloggers contribute.

What I learnt

After we were given our task,my team members and I discussed on how we wanted our to the blog to like. Our blog focused on Student Realities. We agreed on the content and decided to feature topics like our lifestyle, job, culture,travel,relationships and finance in regards to realities of student life.

Boinbboing

It is collection of random stuff that can enjoyed by anybody who wants to have a laugh. It seems the blog is updated hourly. It features historic pieces. It seems like a humour/sarcasm borderline.
The blog is managed by a team of writers. They make use links at the bottom of each post. The blog has discussion forums.
It is an awarding winning blog. It seems to be making money out adverts.

Cinematical

'All weblogs inc productions'

It is a blog about film reviews. This will appeal to film lovers. It is a simpler version of film reviews.
It is updated hourly everyday or as they find news. It features film news more than film reviews. They have interviews with actors, writers, film producers and directors. The bloggers try to stay professional but still focus on their views.
Different bloggers contribute. They have discussion forums. The blog has adverts and also have separate pages for different topics eg. Oscars page, Indie films. The blog seems to be making their money from adverts and trailer.

Denton blog ' Lifehacker'

The blog is about technology and business tips or 'how to do things'. It is aimed at readers who are interested in technology and business. It has useful information on technology,business and downloads. It looks like it is updated hourly everyday.

A team of bloggers seem to edit and maintain the blog. Other guest bloggers post information as well.

They make use of links on almost every post. They also make the use of video clips. The blog has adverts so it makes money out of advertising

Internet use

Internet usage population has grown since 1996 to date. In 2007, Great Britain's household population of internet use was nearly 15 million.

Nearly eight in ten adults used the internet to find information. The internet was mainly used for sending and receiving email. Its usage has increased to gathering of information on goods or services. Internet usage statistics show how usage of internet has increased worldwide.

Users have changed their information search patterns. Internet shopping has become increasingly popular to purchase goods or services associated with leisure, such as travel, accomodation or holidays, food and groceries. Also students are actively using the internet for online entertainment and social networking like emailing and instant messaging is a most popular communication activity.

National Statistics online show that eighty per cent of UK households had internet access connection in 2007.