Compiled by Julie R. Blumenfeld
You already know how to build your own World Wide Web site (see "Step-by-Step to a World-Class Web Site" in the July 1995 issue
of WINDOWS Magazine), but you don't want to go through the expense of buying a server or the hassle of finding an access provider.
Internet presence providers are the answer. Yahoo has created a new section for them, and at press time the section already had 2,100 entries. You can get there by going to http://www.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Companies/Internet_Presence_
Providers/. Presence providers give you everything you need to get your Web site up and running, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some work as consultants to help you build and market your site; others offer inexpensive server space rental and Web development; and some even furnish all of the above.
With Yahoo's new list, you can browse the providers' sites to find the one that best suits your needs. Most offer examples of the pages and services with which they're affiliated. You can also e-mail the affiliated sites' Webmasters to see if they're satisfied with the provider. It's a great way to keep from getting tangled up in the Web.
Tired of pounding the pavement? Take your job search online. Employment sites are cropping up all over the Web to bring job candidates and employers together. Here are some of the offerings:
The Monster Board
http://www.monster.com
Post your resume or browse more than 50 job-listing categories.
E-Span Interactive Employment Network
http://www.espan.com
This searchable job library has more than 3,500 openings with 1,700-plus employers.
Career Mosaic
http://www.careermosaic.com
Along with its J.O.B.S. database, this site provides a Usenet search and an entry-level section.
Tech Careers
http://techweb.cmp.com/techweb/techweb/careers/careers.html
This resource offers technical job listings, salary surveys, search engines and links to related sites.
Intellimatch
http://www.intellimatch.com
Fill out and post your structured resume, and employers will evaluate it using profile-matching software.
Online Career Center
http://www.occ.com
Enter your resume in HTML at this not-for-profit site. Include color, pictures, graphics and links.
Thinking of upgrading to Windows 95, but nervous that your current hardware and software won't work? Before you buy, go to Microsoft's Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/thirdparty.htm)
to find out what works with Win95 and what doesn't. You can download complete lists of hardware and software compatible with the operating system. The hardware list is 142KB; the software list, 188KB. You'll also find information about the Microsoft Plus Pack and products designed specifically for Windows 95.
You no longer have to e-mail us to find out if we've covered certain products or topics; all you have to do is search our issue library on the Web. We've implemented a search function that uses O'Reilly & Associates WebSite software. You'll find the WinMag search engine at http://www.winmag.com/library/.