Getting Started

This template package comes with the starter web site in .zip format. Unzip the package and start editing the pages. You may wish to keep a backup copy of the .zip in case you need to start over. We have included a basic site structure with common pages to help you get started. You may rename the pages, add more pages, and add your content.

For more detailed instructions, please view the Template Instructions file that is included in this template package. You can also view our full End User License Agreement.

What's included:

  1. Multi-page web template designed to be used in Microsoft Expression Web.
  2. Dynamic Web Template page for a three-column layout.
  3. CSS-positioned page layouts (no tables) and external CSS file.
  4. Fixed-width layout designed for a minimum 1024 browser width, with expanding background provides easy readability even at higher resolutions.
  5. Cross-browser tested. We ensure that our templates work in today’s web browsers.
  6. Validated XHTML 1.0, CSS, WCAG 1.0, 2.0, and Section 508 accessible.
  7. Source file in .psd format for the header image. Editing this image allows you to change the main image. [Image editing software required to edit source files.]

What's needed:

Expression Web 1 or 2 (recommended) or FrontPage 2003: This template was designed specifically for the Expression Web and FrontPage 2003 programs. Because the template uses dynamic web template (.dwt) pages, it is not compatible with earlier versions of FrontPage.

Image Editing Software: While some color changes can be made by editing the CSS file. Other colors are actually graphics. If you wish to make changes to the images source files included in this template, you will need some type of image editing software that will allow opening and editing a .psd file (Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Fireworks, etc.)

Licensing:

Stock Photos: The image photos used in this template are the copyrighted property third-party stock photo vendors and licensors, and are being used with permission in accordance with their Terms of Use and/or special template licensing.

Copyright: The copyright for this web template and accompanying design remains with the designer, Round the Bend Wizards and/or My Arts Desire. You may not claim ownership of the design nor may you use it for any purpose other than that explicitly set forth in the separate license agreement.

Template Use: This template comes with a site license, not a user or computer license. This template is licensed for use on one site only. If you wish to use this template for subsequent sites, you must purchase a license for each additional site.

All images and source files included within the template are licensed for use with this template only. All royalty-free image vendors have their own terms of use in how their images may be used and in what context. Please check with the listed vendor(s) if you have questions.

Before Going Live:

  1. Change the page title on all pages as appropriate.
  2. Preview all pages by going to File > Preview in Browser. It's a good idea to check your site in more than one browser.
  3. Modify the keywords and description meta tags on each page.
  4. Review and set any form properties so you can receive any form submittals into your email client.
  5. Spell check each page.