How to Use this Site

Now that I have begun to make some progress with this site I thought it would be a good idea to write a brief guide on some of the different features that you can see around the pages. I will first describe the left frame, then the right frame, and then the central area of the page. After that I am going to detail some of the changes to look out for in the future.


Left Frame

1. Google Ads - When people read webpages they tend to ignore the google sponsored links. In my own experience though these can prove to be some of the most useful content that can be found on a website. The reason for this is that google uses an algorithm to determine content similar to that found on a page, and then uses this information to determine other relevant webpages with similar content. If, for example, you browse the "What to Take to University" section and choose the "Computer" page you will find links to companies that sell laptops similar to those I am describing. Clicking on these you may be able to find a good deal or other articles with different information. So, definitely don't ignore the google links - they are there for a reason!

2. Bookmarks and Feeds - These are perhaps some of the most overlooked features of a website. Bookmarks are a way of sharing pages that you like with other people. A lot of these require you to create a profile (username and password) from which you can then make recommendations. If you sign up to these you will also be able to see others recommendations, which makes browsing the web much more fun because you can find interesting pages suggested by others all the time. Subscribing as a reader means that you will receive updates when changes are made to the site, seeing as a lot of information is currently being added this is recommended.

3. Subscribe via E-mail - If you choose to subscribe by e-mail then if I write a new post for the site you will receive an e-mail in your mailbox (max. 1 per day) telling you about the new content.

4. Blog Archive - Here you can see all of my previous articles listed in chronological order and sorter by month and year. This is for when you want to follow the sites progression rather than using the custom built navigation bar.

Right Frame

1. Google Search - If you want to either search my website for specific content (say you want to find an article quickly about laptops) or search the entire web for content then you can use the Google Search tool in the upper right corner. To search my site select "university-source", for the internet choose "web". This will open a new window or tab with the results of the search. This service is provided by Google.

2. Description - A short synopsis of the purpose, goals and content of the site.

3. Navigation - In the navigation toolbar you will find links to the different pages of this website. The pages have been separated by content. Whenever a new article is written a link to it shall be added here. This is the best way to find your way around the site.

4. Amazon Links - At the moment these links are a placeholder for future content (see the "Future Content" section later in this article to find out what might go in it's place). However, like the Google Ads these provide content specific recommendations based on keywords found within my site. Keep an eye out for anything that interests you.

5. Poll - Vote in these polls to decide the way in which the site will evolve. Choose which articles you want to see the most to shape the order that I write in.

Central Page

1. Articles - In the central page you will find a list of the most recent articles that I have written. Scrolling down the page you can read the newest content.

2. Digg It - If you like the article and want to recommend it to others then press the Digg it button!

3. Google Ads - Some of the google sponsored links are at times irrelevant, so to improve the chances of their being more interesting content to link you to there are google ads displayed underneath the articles as well.

4. Comments - Please leave me comments! This is a great way for me to know whether you like the article, what changes you think can be made, and offer my suggestions of things to add. I will always try to respond to comments, and its very simple to leave one. On the homepage simply click the "0 comments" button and it will take you to a page where you can write your comment, and on an articles page press "Post a Comment".

Future Content

1. A section for what to do before you turn up at the university.
2. More articles on what to take and what to do on your first day.
3. An amazon "aStore" where you can browse all of my recommendations on what to take to university at the same time and add them easily to your shopping basket or save for later.
4. And much much more...


While this has been a long description I hope you have taken the time to read it and now have a better understanding of the site! Thank you for showing an interest and keep an eye out for future content updates.