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You have a great site. But can anyone find you? Back in the pioneering days of the Web, getting your homepage listed on a search site was a breeze. Especially if you had a small business site. You needed them. They needed you. It was a perfect arrangement. Alas, those days have gone the way of the coal-burning browser. Now there is a Web site for every grain of sand and sorting through them all is a full-time job. To capture what's online, search sites use "spiders" to follow links and index a set number of Web pages. Great for them. Not ideal for you. But that's all changed thanks to our friends at Lycos Search. Their new service InSite guarantees that your site will be included in the Lycos Web Index within 48 hours. No waiting. No wondering. Plus, you can pick the pages you want to submit and a full refresh of your site content every 48 hours means your search results will always be the latest.

MEMBER SITE OF THE WEEK

SITE: Public Safety Broadcasts
MEMBER: bobc_3

So many criminals. So little time. An ex-police officer with an interest in keeping up with his brothers in blue, presents live scanner broadcasts from over 100 police and fire departments. That's right, if the locals are too low-key in Lawrence, Kansas, click on the PA PD and listen in as Philly's finest chase "bad actors" in the city of brotherly love. Warning: This site may be habit-forming.

N E T W O R K N E W S

Love sports? We've got good news. FOXSports.com is part of the Lycos Network! Now you can get personalized, customized information on your favorite teams and players. Plus, you'll be up front for all the action, antics, and attitude that sports fans have come to expect from FOX Sports. Ready to get in the game? Sign up today!

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Building Tips and Tricks

Find the latest and greatest site-building tips and tools here!
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Does your site have all the text centered? Is it flashing yellow text set against a pristine white background? If this sounds like you (don't worry, we're not looking for a show of hands) then a few design tips may be in order. Webmonkey has the goods on looking great.

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Membership Question of the Week

Get the inside dirt on frequently asked questions from our membership department!
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Q: How can I add a feedback form to my site?

The CGI form handler in the Tripod Script Library will allow you receive e-mail from visitors. Simply go to Tripod's Site Add-Ons page. Under CGI, click on "Form Handler," and follow the instructions. You can ensure that the form info will go to your address by using the following line of code:

(Simply replace "me@my.address" with your e-mail address.)

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