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Guide to Creating Troop/Group Web Sites

INTRODUCTION
The age of online communication is here! We want to encourage troops and groups to develop their own web sites. What better way to learn new skills and improve communication between girls, leaders, service units, Council staff, and the world at large!

A group of volunteers, working with Council staff, created these guidelines. Our goal is to make your web design experience as easy and successful as possible, while maintaining the integrity of the Girl Scout program, name, and standards. Part One of these guidelines includes GSCGM standards and recommendations for your web site. Part Two walks you through the steps to creating your site. Part Three lists online, print, and local resources that will aid you in the design process.

Enclosed with these guidelines is an evaluation form. Please complete it and return it to the Council's Marketing Department. Your input will tell us what was effective and what to strengthen.

You're about to embark on a stimulating, educational project – designing a web site for your troop or group. You may be new to cyberspace or you may be a veteran. Whatever your experience level, these guidelines are here to help make this a positive experience. We wish you luck in Cyberville!

The Advisory Group for Troop/Group Web Site Guidelines
Karen Bolton
Shelley Santrach
Lori Fern
Sherry Schlick
Maureen GoergenBobbi Stinger
Kristen Gordon

Staff
Catherine Benson
Robin Thorstenson
Doua Xiong


For Additional Copies
Several copies of this guide have been distributed to each Service Unit. Additional copies are available through the Girl Scout Store for 50 cents each.




TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART ONE - STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
STANDARDS
Policies and Procedures
Safety
Identification as Troop/Group Site
Content
Girl Scout Logo and Tagline
Links
Advertising
Cookie Sales

RECOMMENDATIONS
Safety
Content
Links
Maintenance
Equal Access

THE SITE REVIEW SYSTEM


PART TWO - STEPS TO CREATING A WEB SITE
1.Questions to ask before you start
2.Gaining access to a computer
3.Getting onto the Internet
4.Setting up a browser
5.Finding Web Space
6.Decide if your Troop/group wants a Domain Name
7.HTML Software
8.Decide on your content
9.File Transfer Protocol
10.Final Steps


PART THREE - RESOURCES
Free Online Web Pages ~vs~ Internet Service Providers
Free Online Web Pages
Local Internet Service Providers
Free Online Templates
Free Online Web Design Help Sites
GSUSA - Online Help
Web Design Books
Internet Classes/Web Design Classes
Online Safety Sites for Parents and Kids
Safety Products for Parents and Kids
Cyberspeak
Glossary
Girl Scout Logo and Tagline Guidelines
Evaluation




 


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