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The September 2002 issue will highlight Dynamic Webs.
 

This months issue August 2002

Welcome to the Microsoft FrontPage FanZine with a special focus on workflow! Be sure to check out our upcoming chat with FrontPage expert Kevin Spencer and don't miss the $20 rebate in the Special Offers section.

 Also, visit us on the Web at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/ 
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FRONTPAGE NEWS

Since its launch in May, our FrontPage Community has already grown into a huge success. To provide you with an even better community experience, we are pleased to announce the launch of FrontPage Chat with an Expert. These chat events will connect you with leading industry experts. For information on this month's chat, see the Events section below. Check the Community page frequently for upcoming chats at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/community/default.htm 

EVENTS

CHAT: AUTOMATING WORKFLOW WITH DATABASES

If databases intimidate or confuse you, come chat with Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Kevin Spencer on Wednesday, August 28 at 9:30 A.M. -11:30 A.M. Pacific time. He'll remove the mystery around database-driven Web content, and answer questions about what databases are, how they work, and how database sites outperform static HTML pages. Also, learn how you can combine a database with active server technologies such as ASP to create a Web site that automates most of your work for you. Log in at:
http://microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/chats/

FREE MICROSOFT SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SEMINARS COMING TO YOU

In the office, online, or on the road, experience the tools and technology to increase productivity at your business. Learn how to improve the way you manage your business using Microsoft Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft Office XP Professional! Discover valuable resources for maximizing connectivity and Internet resources with Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft bCentral, FrontPage, SharePoint Team Services, and more. For more information and a complete agenda visit:
http://www.msbigday.com/Default.asp

DESIGNING YOUR WEB SITE FOR EASY MAINTENANCE

Want to save yourself and your team hours of work? Think automation. Follow these site design practices from Microsoft Certified Professional and FrontPage MVP David Berry. Learn about his timesaving approach here:
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2002/articles/fpWebEasyMaintenance.aspx 

WORKFLOW PROCESS FOR AN OUTSOURCED WEB TEAM

When it's time to outsource, how do you manage the workflow aspects of working with an off-site team? Jeannine Gailey, owner of Webbish6.com, author, and Web consultant, has some tips about using FrontPage to simplify the process with workflow properties and reports. Check out her ideas here:
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2002/articles/fpOutsourceWeb.aspx

USING FRONTPAGE TO COLLABORATE

Web development is a collaborative process, but if you've spent any time with a large team or on a complex project, you know that too many cooks can confuse the process. Tiffany Edmonds has been consulting and coding with FrontPage for years. Get her suggestions for harmonious team dynamics here:
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2002/articles/fpCollaborateTeam.aspx 

AUTOMATING WEB WORKFLOW WITH DATABASES

In this column, Microsoft MVP and software applications developer Kevin Spencer removes the mystery that surrounds databases and walks you through how to organize and deliver content by using a database. His insights can help you save both time and money. Check it out here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnfp2k2/html/fp_AutoWkDB.asp 

DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS

This online course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to use Microsoft Office XP Developer, FrontPage version 2002, Office Web Components, smart tags, the Simple Open Access Protocol (SOAP) Toolkit 2.0 SP2, and SharePoint Team Services to build solutions that access structured data in Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000. You'll also learn how to share code, package, and deploy these Office solutions.
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/syllabi/2380Afinal.asp 

THIRD PARTY SOLUTIONS

By using FrontPage and the Metamend service, the software company Urchin has dramatically improved the efficiency of maintaining its Web site. Learn why being properly listed in search engines is important to an online business, and why Urchin chose FrontPage and Metamend:
http://www.metamend.com/Frontpage-fanzine-case-study.html 

WORKING WITH CATEGORIES IN FRONTPAGE

Categories provide a useful way to organize and effectively manage your Web by grouping pages, pictures, or any other files into logical groups using categories. For example, you might classify pages that need editorial approval in a category called Editors, or classify all of the shopping-related files in your Web in categories called Catalog and Products. Then, a specific person or workgroup assigned to each category can easily identify the pages they are responsible for updating.

In FrontPage 2002:
1. On the View menu, point to Reports, point to Workflow, and then click Categories.
2. Select the files you want to categorize.

If you want to categorize a single file, right-click the file, click Properties on the shortcut menu, and then click the Workgroup tab.
If you want to categorize multiple files, press and hold CTRL, and then click each file you want to categorize. Right-click any of these selected files, click Properties on the shortcut menu, and then click the Workgroup tab.
3. In the Available Categories box, select the check boxes for the categories that apply to this file. You can select multiple categories.

In FrontPage 2000:
1. On the View menu, point to Reports, and then click Categories.
2. Right-click the file you want to categorize, click Properties, and then click the Workgroup tab.
3. In the Available Categories box, select the check boxes of the categories for this file. You can select multiple categories.

Note: FrontPage has several built-in categories, such as Business, Competition, Expense Report, Goals/Objectives, Ideas, In Process, Miscellaneous, Planning, Schedule, Travel, VIP, and Waiting. You can also add your own categories. To find out how to create a site map using categories, see Microsoft FrontPage product help.

For more Tips and Tricks using FrontPage, visit:

http://search.office.microsoft.com/assistance/producttask.aspx?p=FrontPage 

The new FrontPage Community is your launching pad for communicating online with other users and pros about FrontPage and Web sites. Visit regularly, as there will be great new information and events you won’t want to miss. Come be a part of it today at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/community/ 

Find out about user groups and get some pointers on how to start your own at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/using/usergroup.htm 

To find out more about or get help accessing a FrontPage newsgroup, check out:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=prod_office&slcid=us 

IT'S EASY TO CREATE SOPHISTICATED WEB SITES AND SAVE $20 US

Now you can easily create attractive, dynamic, and interactive Web sites with FrontPage 2002 and save $20. If you acquire a copy of FrontPage 2002 Standard or upgrade between July 7, 2002 and September 14, 2002 you may qualify for a $20 mail-in rebate. Visit the FrontPage site to get all the details and download the $20 rebate coupon. Find out more at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/rebate.htm 

FRONTPAGE AND ACCREPAIR LE ENABLE UNPARALLELED ACCESSIBLE WEB DEVELOPMENT

AccRepair LE for FrontPage provides users with the leading accessibility solution on the market. Test and remediate your Web sites for complete conformance to federal accessibility standards and international accessibility guidelines from the W3C. For a limited time, users of AccVerify SE for Microsoft FrontPage can upgrade to AccRepair LE from AccVerify SE for $49.99. Find out more:
http://www.hisoftware.com/msacc/acrls.htm 

IMPROVE YOUR SEARCH ENGINE VISIBILITY AND DRIVE CUSTOMERS TO YOUR WEB SITE

Now you can easily improve your Web site's search engine visibility with Metamend's Search Engine Optimization service for FrontPage. Sign up for the service and download and install the Metamend add-in for FrontPage, and you'll get your first month of Search Engine Optimization for free. To learn more, visit Metamend at: http://www.metamend.com/microsoft-frontpage.html 

FRONTPAGE FANZINE SURVEY

Here’s your chance to help us improve the Microsoft FrontPage FanZine. By filling out this brief survey, we can find out more about what topics interest you and what we can do to improve the FrontPage FanZine. Please take a brief moment to give us your feedback at:
http://www.microsoftfrontpage.com/survey/index.asp 


FRONTPAGE BULLETIN COMMENTS

We are listening to you! Please keep on sending your comments to:
fpcommnt@microsoft.com 

SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE SITE

Would you like to get the chance to get your Web site featured in our new Web Gallery? Send us the address of a great Web site that's built and managed with FrontPage version 2002. We're especially interested in those that are using FrontPage 2002 features in a unique way to create a great-looking Web site. Please place "Site Submission" in the subject line, tell us what features you are using and how you are using them, and include the site address (URL) in the body of the message. E-mail to:
FPTIPS@microsoft.com 

SHARE GREAT WAYS TO USE FRONTPAGE

Tell us about a tip, trick, or cool way you use a feature of FrontPage. We'll include highlights in future issues. Send to:
FPTIPS@microsoft.com 

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