22nd April 2003
Re-designed site without frames, using graphical menu bars and 'playing' around with animated gif's etc. Updated tables with latest information. Had first meeting to discuss general design and project plan. Inserted META keywords and description, hopefully prior to search engine submission.
7th April 2003
Added Javascript linking buttons, investigated several methods of having online form-filling. At present using a service provided by www.freedback.com, but will switch to a 'non-advertising' method as soon as possible. Hopefully the online form will encourage people to supply their own data.
4th April 2003
Redesigned site using frames in Word. Realised limitations of asking people to email and instead put first basic data entry form on site. The biggest issue is of course acquiring data.
28th March 2003
Steep learning curve as neither of us have done any real website design or database programming before. Initially using Access to enter the data and exporting Access forms to static html files. Simple but effective.
21st March 2003
First site goes ‘live’, very simple in structure, but great to see! Using free hosting at www.geocities.com to get started and having any hits to our domain at WhatPrice.co.uk redirected to our site there.