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Introduction
Define Roles
Start with the P's
Be an Advocate
Communicate
Create ONE Site
Focus on Content
Keep It Simple
Don't Reinvent
the Wheel
Teach Everyone
Start Small
and Build
Maintain
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Rule 8: Don't
Reinvent the Wheel
If you see something that works elsewhere, use it
- If you see a design you like, borrow it
- If you see a concept you like, imitate it
Don't waste your time duplicating what's already available on the web -
if good information or services already exist, just link
- Add value by evaluating sites and linking only to those sites that
truly contribute something new/valuable
- You do not need to ask permission to link to other websites (court
cases have verified)
Feel free to "borrow" from federal sites--they're in the public domain
- Be careful about other sites... assume they are copyrighted. Ask for
permission to use text, graphics, etc.
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