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May 12th 2005, 1:02 am

Jacko1

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Web site set up

I am thinking of setting up a web site, can sort the webspace, no drama there.
But how do you go from there? Is it straight forward or a minefield?

Any advice apreciated

Paul J

May 12th 2005, 1:41 am

Bob

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Re: Web site set up

It's easy, knock up a website and upload it onto your domain space, make sure the first page is an index page, and you'll be all set...

There's loads of webbies around so you might get more specific help for any questions posting in the lounge...there's Rincewind and Webbie amongst loads of others that do web stuff....

May 12th 2005, 2:56 am

Jacko1

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Re: Web site set up

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Originally Posted by Bob

Thanks Bob,
One other query I have is what are "Front Page server extentions" do i need them?

Thanks

Paul J

May 12th 2005, 4:14 am

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Re: Web site set up

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Originally Posted by Jacko1

Thanks Bob,
One other query I have is what are "Front Page server extentions" do i need them?

only if you use microsoft frontpage to make the site and then use it to upload the site, otherwise you don't...and you probably don't want to use frontpage unless it really is a simple site cos frontpage is shite...well you'll have problems of your website looking wrong with certain browsers when in fact it's frontpage that's making the site badly but it'll look okay in IE....

May 12th 2005, 6:41 am

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Re: Web site set up

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Originally Posted by Jacko1

I am thinking of setting up a web site, can sort the webspace, no drama there.
But how do you go from there? Is it straight forward or a minefield?

Any advice apreciated

Paul J

It is really easy to do a website but its hard to do a good website ! ! !

Dreamweaver is a good package even for a novice but is a bit expensive if you are just doing it for fun.

People do get a bit carried away with things and throw in loads on animations, pictures that are too big and take ages to load and theres just too much going on etc etc etc.

People generally make up their minds within the first few seconds of visiting a website. If it looks crap they will simply go elsewhere.

I would recommend that you look around and find a site that you like and then do something similar.

I would also say go to your local library and gets some 'Noddy' guides from there rather than spending too much on books etc.

You will enjoy doing it as the results are obvious and instant but the time will fly by!

Anyways, good luck with it.

R.

May 12th 2005, 6:48 am

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Re: Web site set up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacko1

Thanks Bob,
One other query I have is what are "Front Page server extentions" do i need them?

Thanks

Paul J

Hi Paul,

We can have a chat about websites on Sunday at the Kings Park meet, if you like. I will give you some pointers etc. and answer any questions you have.

Dave

May 12th 2005, 8:07 am

Jacko1

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Re: Web site set up

Cheers folks version one is up and running, it is a lot easier than I thought!!
Its only really for fun and to update the folks back in UK etc

Thanks Bob

Dave hopefully be there sunday if voice ever comes back!!

Paul J

May 12th 2005, 2:10 pm

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Re: Web site set up

so you going to be brave and share the site with us now?

May 12th 2005, 5:26 pm

Carruss

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Re: Web site set up

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so you going to be brave and share the site with us now?

Agreed, come on where's the link?

May 12th 2005, 11:42 pm

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Jacko1

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Re: Web site set up

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Agreed, come on where's the link?

Don't Laugh folks, first attempt from scratch.

Heres the link; http://members.westnet.com.au/jackson2004/

Will do a version 2 soon

Paul J

May 13th 2005, 12:15 am

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Re: Web site set up

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Originally Posted by Jacko1

Don't Laugh folks, first attempt from scratch.

very cute

Though the red on blue text with a sky background makes for double vision...and a smaller pic for the main page, 450 kb would be a bit slow if family are on dial up...I've sent a email with a resized pic...don't mean to be rude, and it is a great idea for friends and family

May 13th 2005, 12:22 am

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Re: Web site set up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacko1

Don't Laugh folks, first attempt from scratch.

Heres the link; http://members.westnet.com.au/jackson2004/

Will do a version 2 soon

Paul J

Paul

Have a look at http://www.wunderground.com/geo/Bann...ons/94610.html
for some good, and free, time and weather banners to go on web sites.

Just click on the one you like, and it creates the htm code for you to add into your page.

eg:
<a href="http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/94610.html">
<img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotimetempbig_metric/language/www/global/stations/94610.gif"
alt="Click for Perth, Western Australia Forecast" height=40 width=467></a>
will give you :-

May 13th 2005, 2:05 am

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Jacko1

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Re: Web site set up

Thanks for the advice Bob.

ABC D brilliant thanks for the link

Paul J

PS Version 2 done now

May 13th 2005, 6:45 am

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Carruss

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Re: Web site set up

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Originally Posted by Jacko1

Thanks for the advice Bob.

ABC D brilliant thanks for the link

Paul J

PS Version 2 done now

Hello mate,

Just looked at your website and its coming along nicely. Hope you dont mind but if you do the following it will make a nicer looking finish.

If you add the following code into each of your pages it will bring both the text and images away from the edge of the screen and just makes it more aesthetically pleasing to the eye!

Basically all the code you have is between:

<body>
Your website stuff etc...
</body>

If you add the following 'Blockquote' it will bring everything away from the edge:

<body>
<blockquote>
Your website stuff etc...
</blockquote>
</body>

This is just a quick and simple way to do something without having to know too much!

R.

May 13th 2005, 7:09 am

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Re: Web site set up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacko1

Thanks for the advice Bob.

ABC D brilliant thanks for the link

Paul J

PS Version 2 done now

Good site for the rellies Jacko, but you should really do something about that bloke on the photos page with the white belly, dont want to blind them now, do you?

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