I once dreamed, "wouldn't it be great if you could simply go to any computer and look up anything." For me, the internet really is a dream come true.

Greetings from the Webmaster

Like most things worthwhile, to make a good web site design, takes time, effort and some money. This web site took about 200 pages to explain the things I thought you might need to know.      You may not need everything now, but bookmark this page (favorites), because you might need something else later.              Michael T. Gray, mET

     One of my earliest adventures in programming a computer required assembly code (machine language), translated into hexadecimal (base 16). Then, I had to solder diodes on a rack (in binary configuration) to program the code. That was quite awhile ago, it's so much easier now.

     When I started working on PC's (personal computers), the customer bought a bunch of parts and computer stores expected them to build their own machines. What this really meant was, I had to spend 7 hours a day on the phone answering the same questions over and over.

     I could have continued this process. But, one day I thought, "I bet I could build the machines myself in less time than I spend talking frustrated customers through the process." Besides, they only need to do it once. As we all know, the first time is always the most difficult.

     This turned out to be a worthwhile innovation. Building the PC's myself only took about 2-3 hours a day (up to 23 at a time), then I spent only an hour a day on the phone answering questions. A savings of 3+ hours a day! We also became the #1 store in our national chain (~70 stores).

Not only did it save me time, but customer's were much happier too!

     These same methods can be used making web pages. If you ask me "how do I make my own web page," then I'd prefer to present you with methods you can understand. I get more done and so do you. Besides, the internet ends up with better information, that we can all look up later.



     You have a better vision of your business than anyone else. When you have a vision of how you want to make your web page, it must be translated to anyone who is helping to create it. It's not always easy to talk to programmers and graphic designers. Getting them to see your vision exactly as you do can become time consuming and expensive.

     The beauty of money making web pages, is the duplication of efforts. Write it once, then it works 24/7 for you. For instance, when you figure out how to make your web page average $x for every 100 visitors, it just keeps doing it.

     If you want a raise, then double your visitors (increase your keyword preference), and/or figure out how to increase the average income per visitor. Once you've got it, it keeps working for you (with an occasional tune-up). Also, you can write more pages, if you want.

If you can make your own web site, you're helping build the internet too!