General Reference

• Parent's Guide to the Internet

Beginners

Buying software and computer equipment, getting connected, surfing the web, explanations of terms

• Basic Computer Knowledge
  Determining which computer is best for you, terminology, software installation
• Choosing an Internet Service Provider
  Local internet dial-up service companies, what to ask when considering signing up, comparisons of national providers
• Forums, Listservs, Newsgroups and Chat
• Email
  Free services, usage guide, other communications programs
• Surfing the Web
  Netiquette, using search engines to find what you're looking for, places to start
• Internet Software
  Finding software, loading software, operating software

Intermediate

Getting your organization ready to be online, finding and working with volunteers, website hosting

• Considering Web Hosting
  What to look for, list of Non-profit hosting services, search engine for web hosts, MAIN's publishing examples.
• Preparing to Design Your Website
  Questions to ask your organization, expected outcomes, what should go on a website, getting materials ready
• Working with Volunteers
  Where to find, choose and manage tech volunteers, what to expect, what to provide, how to award
• Organizing a Webraising
  Simple Steps for Building Community Telecommunications Resources

Advanced

Creating, loading, maintaining and promoting your website

• Creating your website
  Information architecture, basic HTML, WYSIWYG editors, importance of accessible websites
• MAIN Accounts
  Usage logs, link checks
• Using FTP
  to transfer your website to the web Programs to use, basic instructions, troubleshooting
• Maintaining your website
  Checking your site, updating issues and tips, web research
• Sending search engines to your website
  Links to search engine submission services, tips and articles