The webinar covered topics such as what DotNetNuke (DNN) and modules are, how to manage a DNN website by adding pages and styles, using social media like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, creating online forms, and driving traffic to the site through search engine optimization (SEO). Key points included that DNN is a leading web content management framework, modules add functionality to pages, the recycling bin restores deleted content, and regular website updates and optimization are important for SEO.

1. Webinar #1Thursday, June 25, 2009

2. What is DNN?DotNetNuke is the leading web content management and application development framework for Microsoft .NET. Create rich, highly interactive websites and web applications.DotNetNuke is very easy to use and is loaded with features that allow you to create engaging, dynamic websites.

3. What is a Module?A DNN module is a piece of functionality that, once installed, can be used multiple times on multiple pages and configured separately of each other.Examples: Text/HTML, Forms, Photo Gallery, Ad BannersCapital Safety – GalleryEnterpriseMag - Ad Banners

4. More on ModulesWhere can I find modules?SnowcoveredHow do I install them?You need to have ‘host’ access to your DNN site.Simply upload and use!

5. How to manage your websiteHow to add a new page, Text/HTMLHow to change font stylesWhat is CSS?Cascading Style SheetsThis file holds all the styling information about your site and fonts.Applying styles to sectionsRestoring deleted contentUse the Recycling BinAdding custom code

6. Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeHealing Hands for Haiti – YouTubeNutribasic - Social IconsWhat is Facebook?Facebook is a social networking website. What is Twitter?Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time.What is YouTube?YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips.

7. Online formsA simple feedback formUsing a more advanced form module.What can I use forms for?FeedbackRegistration formSurveyRequest for quote

8. Drive traffic to my siteWhat is SEO?Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via "natural" ("organic" or "algorithmic") search results.How can I manage SEO with DNN?Titles, Keywords, Content, ALT tags, and regular website updates.Why is SEO important?Location, location, location!

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