How
to use the site
How
to use the site
( An explanation of how to locate your town and what kind of information can you
get about it)
The Links
(A description of each link and what it does)
Contributing
to the site
(A guide in helping you post your information on the site)
Looking Ahead
(A futuristic look at Anytown Information and where it is going and what is soon to be available)
How to use the
Anytown.info website
The whole concept stressed throughout the Anytown.info site
is based on one thing, simplicity. Between understanding hardware, software, and
looking throughout the World Wide Web, Anytown Information understands how
confusing it can get. That is why we are dedicated to providing a simple
approach to help find what you are looking for. Since much of the information
computer users are looking for is relevant to particular geographic regions,
Anytown Information has broken the worldwide web down into individual cities. As
you enter the Anytown.info web-site. you will see the jumping spider. You can
either click directly on the spider to move on to the "clicker" page, or, if you
wait a few seconds, the page will automatically advance to it by itself. If you
are unfamiliar with the site and how to use it, there is a link on the initial
jumping spider page which will take users to a different area of the site where
they can find information about Anytown Information. This area of the site opens
up into the announcements page. From here users can browse through and learn
what's new and find documentation to help use and understand the Anytown.info
web-site. You can also get to the "clicker" page to locate your town from here.
It is recommended that users read through the announcements area of the site to
learn about Anytown Information, its purpose, and what it has to offer. It is
also recommended that users read about site limitations and understand them
before proceeding.
Once you proceed to the "clicker page, there are some small
images of different regions which can be clicked on to bring up a map of that
particular region. After selecting your appropriate choice, you can then click
on your town. If you get a message that that town is not yet available, please
be patient as we are working hard to make every town on the site available as
soon as possible. For your convenience, we generally have all available towns
listed on the marquis at the bottom of the "clicker" page for that region. If
your town is not yet available, please click on the "Feedback" link at the left
and let us know what you are looking for. If you like, we can send you E mail
confirmation as to when that area will be available. please keep in mind, when
you use this site, your feedback is a key component in tailoring this site to
your liking. Please don't hesitate to tell us what you think.
After finding your hometown, there is a consistent bar of
links at the top of each towns page. Although these links are just like the next
towns, they are independent of each other. The links are individually outlined
in a little more detail below.
THE LINKS
"Search" This link allows users to use the Internet to
it's fullest advantage. It allows for users to search the entire World Wide Web
right from the Anytown.info site. Shortly users will also be able to search
through the Anytown Information site itself to locate pages throughout our site.
Simply enter what you're looking for, click on go, and you will have a list of
all areas which match your criteria. From there, you can click on the selection
of your choice and go to it.
"Home" Since we try to put together some interesting
photos for the towns front page, we have provided a link back to it in case
users would like to have a second look and give them a chance to read the
marquis again.
"Clicker" After looking through a town, users may be
intrigued as to what is available in another town. by clicking the "clicker"
link, a selection of a different town is simple.
"Our Hometown" Each town has different little facts
and figures that make it unique. . We put together a little story about each and
present it to give each community an opportunity to display its character.
"Good Business" Since the primary resource of Anytown
Information is good sponsorship, this is one of the most important areas of the
site. This link on each towns page gives a listing of all area sponsors. From
there, click on a name and go to that businesses web site. This is a great place
for users to find area businesses, and at the same time, gives area businesses
an excellent opportunity to showcase their business. We strongly encourage you
to check these links out.
"City Hall" Many times we like to know what is going
on at city hall. This link provides a page for display of all relevant
information regarding this area. We are trying to encourage the contribution by
each city of their local minutes from their last meeting. If you look on your
towns page, and cannot find the village minutes, please call your city hall and
tell them that you would like to see them posted.
"Library" Many towns have pre-established pages for
their library. For convenience sake, we provide portal links to these pages.
please see our area on portals at the end of this document. If there is not a
pre-established page for the library, Anytown Information will construct a page
for them free of charge.
"Schools" Since most school districts have their own
pre-established web pages, this link is also generally provided as a
convenience. It gives users added simplicity in finding these pages. Most school
pages have a URL that is comprised of a barrage of letters and dot's that are
not easily remembered. Anytown Information provides a portal link to these
simply for convenience. Please see our area on portal links located at the end
of this document.
"Churches" This area offers a chance for all religious
organizations throughout the community to display their cause to the public.
These pages are easily updatable so they can stay current and allow for updated
messages from the church to those who are interested.
"Events" This area of the Anytown.info web-site offers
an opportunity for area organizations to post upcoming happenings throughout the
community. It is unique in that as you scroll through the listings, you can
click on a particular event to learn more about it.
"Say Something Nice" As many different forms of media
like to emphasize wrong doings throughout the world, Anytown Information would
like to give users an opportunity to post some positive feedback on what they
see happening throughout their community. As you look through this area of the
site, there is a link at the bottom where individuals can click to post there
own message to the public in this area. Perhaps you saw something interesting or
had someone help you out. Express your gratitude and help build some positive
attitude throughout your community.
"Town Crier" This link is separated into five areas
which give area residents a chance to keep up to date on area births, announced
engagements, weddings, and military news. an added feature is the obituaries
link where Anytown Information is working with many area funeral homes to
display current obituaries in a timely fashion.
"Community Groups" This is an area where different
community groups can have their own web page constructed to help present their
cause. All non profit groups are eligible for these pages at no cost. If you
have a community group that may be interested, call Anytown Information at (810)
346-4561.
"Weather" As a convenience, Anytown Information offers
this portal link to allow users of the site up to the minute weather information
through accuweather.com. Please see our section on portal links located at the
end of this document.
"Lottery" Many times computer users have a difficult
time searching the Internet for appropriate lottery numbers. As a convenience,
Anytown Information provides this as a portal link to the official Michigan
State Lottery web site. Please see our section on portal links located at the
end of this doucment.
"Phone Directory" There are many times when I get
annoyed at the phone company for charging us a dollar for some smart mouthed
lady to give us a wrong number. For users convenience, a portal link to
whitepages.com allows easy access to phone listings, directions, and maps.
Please see our section on portal links at the end of this document.
"Horoscope" Am I getting lucky today? I don't know,
but, as another convenience Anytown Information provides a portal link to
horoscope.com so users can monitor their astrological forecast. Please read the
area on portal links at the end of this document.
Contributing to the
Anytown Information web-site
Gathering information is a crucial function
of Anytown Information, we try to make it as simple as possible for individuals
or groups to supply us with information. All areas of the site have contact
links where you can provide us with any feedback you may have about the site.
since this site is dedicated to serving you, it is important that you let us
know what you think and what you would like to see.
Looking
Ahead
As we at Anytown Information look ahead, we realize the sky
is the limit. This concept has so much potential, you cannot describe all the
possibilities. The easy update capability is the key to keeping the site
up-to-date with usable information. We are considering such things as current
sports scores from local sporting events, classified ads, area gas prices, and
any other kind of local information you may like to have available. Keep giving
us your input and remember, your feedback is important. Please click the mailbox
below to join our mailing list and keep informed of the Anytown.info status.
Remember,
At WWW.ANYTOWN.INFO
"WE'RE GIVING THE WORLD WIDE WEB A HOMETOWN"