Chapter 9. Personalizing the Web Site

In This Chapter

  • Customizing the Calendar's Look

  • Developing a Personal File Manager

  • Managing Files in the Personal Space

  • Developing MyAuctions, MyBids, and MySpace

  • Connecting the Pieces

  • Summary

The difference between running a successful Web site and an unsuccessful one is gauged by the customer visits or "hits" to your site. A successful Web site obviously attracts more customers and provides some "sticky" characteristics that make users come back for more. Supplying a daily dose of cartoons and news or message boards and chat rooms can provide this sticky behavior. For business applications, however, stickiness is provided by personalization.

Personalization is a process of providing information ...

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