Friday, 20 December 2013

Tips To Help You Create Some Of The Best Memorial Websites

By Harriett Crosby


When a loved one dies, it can be quite a blow to close family members and friends. One of the best ways to memorialize the deceased person is by creating an online memorial that can easily be accessed and viewed by various people. There are various sites which you can use to do this. You can easily create some of the best memorial websites, even if you have never done it before, by following a few guidelines.

To create a site, you have to decide whether you want a self-hosted site or you are more comfortable using existing free platforms. The advantage of creating your own website is that you can design it as you want. However, you have to remember to renew the hosting and domain name every year if you want to keep the site running. The advantage of using a free platform is that you will not incur any expenses and it is usually quite easy to set up.

When creating a site, it is important to make it as interactive as possible. This will allow individuals who access the site to post and leave messages of love and the memories they have of the person who died. If you are using a free online platform, make sure to read the terms and conditions of the website.

The next thing you need to do is to prepare the biographical information of the deceased person. You need to try and include information that covers the entire life history of the individual, without getting bogged down with too much information. Some of the things to include are the main events in the life of the individual, their date of birth and death, their name and some of the close places or people they associated with.

Draft a biography of the individual. Make sure not to provide too much or too little information. You can first start by posting what you are comfortable with, then edit the information later on as you deem appropriate. Try to provide an overview of the person's life in the best way possible.

You can make it easier for other individuals to participate on the site by making it possible to share the website or upload any photos they may have of the individual. You can restrict which photos get uploaded if you want. You can do this by asking people to first email you the photos or by only allowing photos which have been approved by the website administrator to be shown.

When you are through with the website design and posting relevant content, you may want to share it with other people who were close to the deceased individual. You can do this by sharing the page in your social media account or the deceased person's social media account. You can also send emails to people who may be interested in participating on the page.

When looking for the best memorial websites, it is essential to keep in mind the features that you want to incorporate. It is advisable to keep things as simple as possible so that other users can freely use and interact on the website. Make sure that everything is well laid out and structured well.




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