Content

Content is crucial to a homepage. The most interesting homepages are those with lots of original content. A flashy page with a beautiful background and lots of attractive graphics that are not your own serves only to demonstrate that you are capable of browsing the web and downloading images. Reflect your own best side by presenting those things that you personally excel in. If you're not a graphic artist, keep the graphics on your page to a minimum and use clear and descriptive text to present your central theme.

Personal Protection

Protect yourself by not putting any identifying information on your homepage. Although most people on the Internet are ordinary, law-abiding citizens, the criminal element is as much present on the Internet as it is in real life. Protect yourself from predators. If you want to include personal information like your resume, for example, do not upload the entire document but rather generalizations your skills and qualifications. It is preferable to request that prospective employers e-mail you for a detailed resume as this allows you the option to check out their authenticity before releasing any personal information.

Guidelines

World Wide Web homepage providers offer two types of accounts - Registered commercial sites and free personal homepages. The vast majority of websites on the Web are personal websites which require users to adhere to certain content guidelines and terms of service. Generally, all guidelines prohibit commercial advertising on free personal websites and abusive or illegal content. Geocities' guidelines are typical of most homepage provider guidelines.

Keeping all of this in mind as you read this guide, go ahead and impress the world :).

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