The first step to making your very own web page is to get a computer with an adequate system. An up-to-date Windows or Macintosh program on your computer of choice is usually sufficient. Next is to get a modem. Whether it's a cable or a dial-up phone connection a modem is essential. A modem connects you to the Internet so you can surf other pages, talk to your friends, or write an e-mail and send it instantly.

Now that you've gotten your computer and your modem it's time to start looking for a home for your web page. There are a lot of different places where you can get a web page. They vary in price, simplicity, and quality. Pick a home that's suitable to your skill and price range. For example, geocities.com has a very simple format and free access. Therefore if you've never made a web page before, it's easy and cheap to try to make these.

With your home now chosen, follow the instructions they give you to load the page maker or series of pages t

These simple yet involved steps should help you on your way to making your very own web page. You may not be completely Internet savvy but you're a bit closer.

Now that you know how to put text on your page you can add pictures. Once more, go up to the rows of options but this time select "pictures." A small gray box should appear and give you more options. These options consist of images that Geocities offers you and an option to upload your own. If you have images that are on your computer and you'd like to have them on your web page, then simply click that option. When your do, an even smaller gray box should pop up with the option to "browse." Click browse and proceed to search for the file in the files of your computer. Once you find the file, click on it, click the yes or ok button on the small gray box and then wait a few moments while the process of uploading a picture to your web site takes place. Once your picture is uploaded it should appear in the first gray box that popped up when you clicked "picture." Click the "ok" button on the bottom of the gray box and watch your image appear on your web page. You are able to move your image wherever you'd like as well by just clicking on the image and dragging it as your did with the text.

Once you've found the background to suit your needs you can add text and pictures to your creation. Up in the rows of options there should be an option for text. When your click this, a small yellow box with a cursor should pop up. Type in

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