EXTENDING YOUR WEB ABILITIES 313 make for a better site. Just as there are various styles of digital imaging magazines there are also different forms of the humble photo website. A little time spent surfing will have you easily identifying different types of sites made by photographers. There are those that are full of shooting information ­ facts and figures, others that display a design-based approach, and the most popular ­ the virtual gallery. Time spent on the web will also provide you with the opportunity to see what works and what needs to be avoided when creating your own site. Using what you learn from your on-line roaming make some decisions about the style of site you want. Are the pages full of information about you, your history and your past work, is the site a sales point for your images or is your web presence designed to `wow' your friends and family with the vibrancy and energy of your imaging and/ or design skills? EXTENDING YOUR WEB ABILITIES