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Try It Yourself

Have you ever set up your own Web site? Is there something you would like to show the world online? Do you have an interest in a particular sport, or a type of music, or would you like to set up a business? How about set- ting up a Web site to showcase yourself to the world.

Materials:

• notebook • pen and pencil • Internet access

1. Decide what you want to showcase on your Web site. Is it your stats on the baseball team? Your collection of model cars? Or an idea for a new business?

2. Do your research. Search the Internet for Web sites that are showcasing or offering similar things that you want to. What do you like about those sites? What would you change? 3. Start to map out your Web site. Keep in mind you’ll need to have different pages. Perhaps you’ll want to have a “contact” page. Maybe you’ll need an order form. Or a “leave a comment” box. Get your ideas down on paper. How will your Web site flow? Note: Download a free Web site-building program. Set it up. With your grown- up’s permission, publish it online. Be sure to include a “hit counter” so you can see how many people travel to your site!

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