A Web site, is not the same thing as a Web page. Though the two terms are often used interchangeably, they should not be. So what's the difference? To put it simply, a Web site is a collection of Web pages. For example, Amazon.com is a Web site, but there are millions of Web pages that make up the site. Knowing the difference between these two terms can save you a lot of embarrassment.

When you begin thinking about creating a Web site, you should follow a series of planning steps to make sure your site is successful.

Even if you are just creating a personal home page that only friends and family will see, it can still be to your advantage to plan the site carefully in order to make sure everyone will be able to use it easily.

Deciding what your site goals are should be the first step you take when creating a Web site. Ask yourself, or your client, about what you hope to accomplish by having a Web site. Write down your goals so that you remember them as you go through the design process. Goals help you focus and target your Web site to your particular needs.

A Web site that provides news about a specific subject should have a different look and navigation than a Web site that sells products.

The complexity of your goals will affect the navigation, the media that you use, and even the look and feel of your site.

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