Using the ASP.NET Small Business Site Starter Kit

I just put up my new web site at KenCox.ca which is based on Microsoft's Small Business Site Starter Kit.

One of the problems with sample sites is that they're often too elaborate and completely undocumented. By the time you reverse engineer the code to figure out what's going on, you could have built your own site from scratch. This small business kit is quite easy to work with and has just enough functionality for my needs.

If you're design-challenged like me, a starter kit is a great way to get a professional-looking page without spending a week struggling to achieve something second rate. I was able to create my own graphics, but didn't dare mess with the colour schemes or styles.

A nice feature is that the sample is XHTML transitional compliant out of the box... except for the validator's oddball complaint about a bordercolor attribute.

Anyway, these free starter kits are quite valuable and worth a look. If you weren't aware of them, you are now!

5 Comments

  • I am also using the starter kit and agree with your assessment on its ease of use. I just comment out the parts not needed then added parts I do need like a secure folder using the asp.net roles and permission framework.

    Now if I can just figure out how to incorporate the BlogEngine .net!

  • hello,
    i downloaded the starter kit but i need some help on what exactly to do next such as how to edit the thing to fit my needs.
    thanks
    reply asap. i am working with limited time!

  • How do you stop the browser from automatically resizing when the site first loads?

  • Hi - do you have that Small business Starter kit available ?

    I've tried the link, but it's broken.

    A url would be great

    Thanks

  • Good post, but have you thought about Using the ASP.NET Small Business Site Starter Kit before?

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