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The Basics of Building Web Pages and Sites 1
FIGURE 1-10
The Barnes & Noble Web site is a prime example of a well-designed and successful commercial
Web site.
Understanding Internet Demographics
There are tons of ‘‘facts’’ available about the Internet. Unfortunately, most of these statistics can be
classified by one of Mark Twain’s most famous quips, ‘‘There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.’’
As with so many of the greatest American writer’s sayings, the truth of this rides into our present
and, doubtless, our future as well.
Finding good information
It’s easy to find anything you want to know about the Internet — just look on the Internet. But
how do you know if you can trust what you find? One of the simplest ways is also one of the
best — know the reputation of the source. If someone’s Web site says that there are 8 billion
people with Internet access, you might want to know who the source is and how many planets
the source thinks are hooked up to the Internet.
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