Chapter 13
Web Site and Internet Management
Internet Resources and Exercises
1. Website Name: Vonage
Website URL: http://www.vonage.com/
Website Description: Vonage is the company featured in the opening vignette.
2. Website Name: Federal Communication Commissions
Website URL: http://www.fcc.gov/voip/
Website Description: This website for the Federal Trade Commission defines the term Voice
over Internet Protocol. It diagrams the process for the reader and also answers frequently asked
questions about the technology.
3. Website Name: Export.gov
Website URL: http://www.export.gov/sellingonline/whatisecommerce.asp
Website Description: The website provides information about e-commerce with a focus on
exporting to customers in other countries. Several pages of information are provided on topics
such asking if you are ready for e-commerce to handling e-payments, taxes, and tariffs.
4. Website Name: Net Access
Website URL: http://www.netxs.com.pk/web/benefitsofawebsite.html
Website Description: This site explains the benefits of a web site. Some benefits mentioned
include reach, leveraging, and reduced costs. The site also provides links to additional
information about having a website and e-commerce.
5. Website Name:Ecommercepartners.net
Website URL: http://www.ecommercepartners.net/blog/6-crucial-steps-to-planning-your-e-
commerce-website.html
Website Description: This website identifies six crucial steps to planning an e-commerce
website. The six steps include research and strategy, planning, information architecture, design,
construction, and migration, and launch. The site also provides links on topics related to e-
commerce such as Internet laws, search engine optimization, and shopping carts.
6. Website Name: Web Pro News
Website URL: http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2003/08/28/six-components-of-a-good-
ecommerce-site
Website Description: This website describes six essential components of a quality e-commerce
site. The components discussed include: product information, ordering methods, payment
methods, shopping cart, money back guarantees, privacy policy, and security. The site is also an
excellent source for e-business news. Broad subjects covered include technology, advertising,
social networks, and search engine optimization.
7. Website Name: Wisegeek
Website URL: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-computer-cookies.htm
Website Description: This website defines the term computer cookie. It explains the different
types of cookies and how to enable them on a computer. Also provided are some links for further
additional information on computer cookies as well as other related topics.
8. Website Name: Smashing Magazine
Website URL: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/12/10-useful-web-application-
interface-techniques/
Website Description: The site explains ten useful web application interface techniques. The site
provides diagrams to help the reader better understand the definition and how the various
applications are related. Some of the ten steps include: Interface elements on demand, specialized
controls, disabled pressed buttons, shadows around model windows and more. Additional web
links are provided for topics and articles related to web application interface.
9. Website Name: Social networking
Website URL: http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/
Website Description: This website defines the term social networking. It describes the
advantages and disadvantages of belonging to a social network. Also, it provides the names of
some popular social networks.
10. Website Name: Blogger
Website URL: http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g
Website Description: The site defines the term blog and then explains how a blog is
constructed. The site then goes through a step-by-step process in developing blog, Steps
discussed include: publishing your thoughts, engaging your friends, blog designs, and the use of
photos. At the end of the site the opportunity to create your own blog is offered.
11. Website Name: Twitter
Website URL: http://twitter.com/
Website Description: Twitter is a social networking website. It allows people to share and
discover what’s happening right now and around the world. The messages that readers send and
read are called tweets.
12. Website Name: Small Business Notes
Website URL: http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/operating/marketing/websitepromo.html
Website Description: This site displays helpful tips to promote a website. Some of the
suggestions include: start with a great website and stick with it, evaluate your competition,
register your site with search engines, advertisements and sponsorships. The site also provides
links to a number of books and articles related to website development. While the material is
aimed for small businesses, the concepts can apply to any size business.
13. Website Name: Searching the Internet
Website URL: http://www.sldirectory.com/searchf/engines.html
Website Description: This site explains what a search engine is. It then lists search engine sites
and also explains their purpose. There are tips to help an individual find the best results from a
search engine.