Band Web Site Resources (SBO Magazine Supplementary Materials)

This article contains the supplimentary links and materials that were mentioned in the March 2007 issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine on the topic of building the best possible band web site.  Additional links have been added to accompany several webdesign presentations given at various state music conventions.

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What is Your Web Site Really Saying About Your Band Program?

The articles listed below are a supplement to a story published in School Band and Orchestra Magazine as well as to accompany presentations given by Chad Criswell at the Iowa Bandmaster's Convention and the Iowa Music Educator's Convention.  Please notify Mr. Criswell of any dead links by using the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Contents:

• Web Editing Software and Free Web Templates
  

  No need to spend hundreds on commercial software, most of what you need can be found for free.

• Web Design Tools, Scripts and Resources
  

  Add interactive calendars and other resources to your web site by installing free bits of code into your web pages.

• Content Management Systems
  

  Are you tired of having to update your web site all the time just to make it look fresh and new? You can dramatically simplfy the maintenance and upkeep of your band's web site by using a Content Management System.

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