Guidelines For Creating Best Memorial Websites

By Harriett Crosby


Losing someone through death can be quite devastating. One of the best coping mechanisms you can use is to create a memorial for the departed person. Through the use of the Internet, you can easily do this as there are multiple websites which you can use. To create some of the best memorial websites, it is important that you are prepared and you know how to go about it. Learning a few guidelines will come in handy.

You can either choose to go for a self-hosted website or you can opt for a free website. A self-hosted website means that you have to come up with the design and purchase your own domain name and webhosting space to use. With a free website, all you have to do is to choose a template and customize it and start using it immediately.

You need to make it possible for other people to interact on the website. This means that it should be possible for individuals to post comments or messages on various pages or designated areas. This will allow individuals to express their sorrow or memories of the deceased person. If you choose to use a free website, make sure that it is reliable. Read their user policy so as to understand how to use the site and what to expect as a user.

You then need to decide how much information and what exactly to post to the site. This includes posting photos of the person and other objects that may have been important to them on the site. Well chosen photos that cover the various stages of life of the departed person would be appropriate.

You need to determine the biographical data to include on the site. Do not feel pressured to add too much information. Only include what is essential. You can always edit the text later and add or remove any information you want. Aim to document the life of the individual.

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.

Once you are done setting up the website, do not forget to invite other people to view and participate in it. You can send email or text messages to family members and friends of the deceased person. Encourage them to leave comments and tell you if there is anything they may want improved.

To create the best memorial websites, you do not have to come up with something complicated. The key is to create a website that will be easy to use and share. This means that the layout and navigation of the site should be made simple, so that even people who are not Internet savvy can easily use the site.




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