Once again the experience of taking a class from the HP Learning Center was positive and provided useful information about the topic. As more classes become available about on ASP.net development I will be enrolling.
The information was presented in an easy to follow format and with each chapter building upon the preceding. All content was valid for developing ASP.net website applications.

This class was divided into four main sections.

1. Taking advantage of ASP.net and Visual Basic code
2. Creating a dynamic web form
3. Create a connection to your database and retrieve data
4. How to create widgets, and secure and deploy applications

“I found the material to be engaging with usefull assignments that demonstrated the concepts in each lesson.  I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to get started with ASP.net development. “– Jerry Hartzell

“I have contracted with Jerry to build and maintain my business website, I have been very impressed with the creativity that he has used, and the professional way in which he has assisted me in portraying my image as a Consultant to the federal, state and commercial marketplaces. I have found Jerry to be extremely well grounded in site design and development and would highly recommend him to any organization needing this type of development.” –Jeff Crown, Owner of Pro Methods

“It has been a great pleasure for me to work with Jerry Hartzell on several projects both nationally and internationally.  As a member of the Board of Directors for The John Jay Center for Learning, and the President of Resource Link International Educational Foundation, I can personally testify to the high level of work that Jerry and his group perform.  Jerry is a person of honor and integrity.  His work is a reflection of that.” – Dr. Tim Long

“I really appreciated Jerry’s vision in creating my website. I had no idea where to begin! He lead me from creating my domain name all the way through to the suggestions on what items to include on my website. He set everything up and then taught me how to manage it! With Jerry’s assistance my business now has a professional looking website that I feel proud of referring people to visit.” — Jobina Wiemer, Owner of INDY Educational Consulting, LLC

This class was offered by the HP Learning Center and was divided into four main sections dealing with HTML Usage, Cascading Style Sheets, Search engine optimization, and Website development and maintenance. The information was presented in an easy to follow format and while each chapter did not build upon the preceding, all content was valid for developing websites.
The chapter on Search Engine Optimization was a very good primer into starting a Search Engine campaign. Every website owner or manager read this chapter.

“I found the material to be a more basic website development instead of an intermediate level. But all information that was presented, was relevant to website development.”– Jerry Hartzell

Once again the experience of taking a class from the HP Learning Center was a positive one. As more classes become available the staff at Sites By will continue to build its knowledge base to provide the very best in services to its customers.

The answer is in discovering you website needs.

Websites are normally classified in two broad classifications, Static websites and Dynamic websites.

The Static web site or the so called static web pages are normally created using html with styling done with either graphics or using CSS style sheets. The dynamic websites would be the ones created using programming languages like PHP, ASP, ASP.net, JSP or relying on content management systems like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
Static website were the first type of website to be seen on the internet adn are still being used today. Sites by has developed a few static websites for its customers like Pro-Methods, and Display Craft. Information normally does not change often and updates are usually quarterly or longer time frames.
Dynamic websites tend to use a content management system to allow the customer to update their wesbite without having an indept knowledge of HTML or CSS code requirements.

How to Decide?

Again it really is taking a look at your needs by asking yourself a few easy questions.

• Do you want to update your website more often than every 3 months?
• Do I or my staff have the time to update my website?
• Do you want your website to be interactive with visitors?
• Do you want your website to become a BLOG site sometime?

If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions then chances are you are wanting a dynamic website that is based upon a content management system.
If you answered “NO” to these question then a static website might be the best solution for you.

Isn’t a dynamic website always the right answer?

Ok this is kind of a loaded question. The politically correct answer is yes in that a dynamic website can become static in its nature and do the same functions as static pages in a site. The problem is that the cost of development ofter increases when developing in a dynamic based frame work. Cost of development is the main reason static pages still exist today on the internet.

So where do you go from here

Well I have two answers for you.

1. First you can take a class and learn HTML and CSS style sheets and code your own website.
2. Second you can pick up a book to learn a content management system such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. Find a hosting company that supports these open source software packages.
3. Or you can contact me at Sites by to discuss your best options for a website that fits your needs.

Obviously I really like the last option here. Remember the first call discussing your needs is free (OK even the second is free!) and online communications is always at no charge. But be advised I do not give away the farm.
So contact me and I will be happy to discuss your needs with you and provide you with a proposal to meet them.
Jerry Hartzell
(260) 251-2883
jhartzell@hartzelltechnology.com
AOL ID: Sitesby
Yahoo ID: Sitesby

Jerry Hartzell is a freelance website developer that works in Portland IN. visit her personal BLOG at www.jerryhartzell.com