j3n
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IMO, I think your contact page php code should check to see if all appropriate fields are completed only once the submit button has been pressed. Otherwise you get this annoying popup every time a new field is selected (if one is temporarily skipped).
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I am currently using exactly the system that DarkSuperHero just outlined - as per Axeia's earlier suggestion. How does a switch statement fit into this?
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neat. do you include() the content in the middle of your container page code? i.e. index.html: <html> <body> include() </body> </html> if so, isn't this detrimental to SEO? Otherwise, how is this different than just using plain <a href>?
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neat - thanks. in time!! you guys are too quick for me!
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Alternatively, for your debugging problems, you can try www.experts-exchange.com. It is a paid subscription, but if you often need debugging help, it is well worth it.
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I think the site looks awesome! ... And relatively easy to navigate. A couple of minor suggestions: - I would make more visible mouse over effects for the main navigation menu. I see there are black highlights, but they are pretty much useless, since it is not at all visible. Maybe make the font a different color on mouseover? - For ease of browsing through the active concepts, maybe in the box with 'number of votes', include the average rating stars. Just a thought...
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Switch statement! Excellent advice, gizmola! I have been looking for a more solid webpage architecture for a long time. Include() was a huge step up, but this is definitely worth some exploring - thanks! As for google ads, I hear what you are both saying - but for now I am getting enough work by word of mouth. Once a few more projects are completed, I will replace that spot with a "In The Works" spotlight... but for now, I'm using it to get a better understanding of google adsense, as to pass on the experience to clients. Axeia, I may very well use that script you suggested, but not yet - I am not looking to invest monitarily into this project just yet (other than webspace) as I believe they are charging for commercial use. But yes, it seems to be quite perfect for my home page
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blasphemy! i will not hear you speak (type) such words! Graphic designers make the virtual world go round. Haha... (and yes I agree, but we each have our focus, and for the rest, well, we have forums)
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each page is separate using include()...
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Alright, alright, I'll chew on that for a bit.. (BTW, Yslow will have to be super fantastical to get me to switch from chrome! But we will see...)
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Thanks guys, tons of help, as usual. nrg, smushit is awesome, but it always gives me errors, maybe because I'm using chrome? It only works when I give direct links to images. axeia, I hear this talk of "don't use <center>...", but if it works, why not? It doesn't NOT work in any browser, so forgive me, but sounds like code snobery! Ha... Otherwise, I am obviously missing something...
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Hey, I've just launched my portfolio site and need some feedback! Thanks! http://www.draconicmedia.com/
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Genius! Thanks!!! PHP include() was exactly what I needed. The gods of efficiency are smiling.
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Thanks Axeia (once again to my rescue) I'll check out php include.
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Hey, Out of curiosity, what is the most common general trend of website architecture? i.e. If I have a layout whereby there is a border, links and a background that are the same no matter what content is being displayed (home, about us, services.. etc all show up within the same border), should I copy and paste my code for home.html in each page, services.html.. etc, changing only the content? Or is there a more efficient way of going about this? At the moment, my site has one main page with a div that loads various content using an ajax pagerequest script. It was pointed out to me by a couple members here that that kills my SEO. So, now that I see the light, how am I to fix this? Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Yeah, I know about caching. But it still isn't instant, as is with ajax. The image still goes away for a second. And yes, I do use external css and JS files, for that purpose. About the hate on the disabled javascript.. I was just having some fun I know there are good reasons for it, but it puts an extra step in my efforts, and thus, I complain!
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Debt Consolidation website, i need your feedback.
j3n replied to webdesigner1980's topic in Website Critique
I often browse through these to-be-critiqued websites to see what other designers are up to, and I must say this one is in the upper echelon of the most professional looking. - I will add that I checked out the site in chrome, and it looks beautiful, but upon loading it in IE8, there are some weird scrolling issues while the spokeswoman is doing her bit. Also, in IE, I don't seem to have access to the spokeswoman controls (pause, exit video) -- they're half off the screen and I can't scroll to them..? - On the page 5 Great Reasons To Consolidate Your Debt, there are a couple grammar mistakes: 2. Lower Monthly Payment...."Depending how your current interest rate" 4. Pay Off... Without a consolidation program, there’s not guarantee to when you’re debt will be paid off. Otherwise, I have to say, the content is well managed, and the look and feel is professional. -
Haha, a b2b html lesson AND a cooking lesson! Score. I will start off by saying this: when I own the internet, I will ban users with disabled JS. I will also ban IE users. Then, the internet will be at peace. Anyway, you've cleared up some things for me. If I understand what you're saying, the reason for using headers and "proper" tags is for better communication with search engines. (I have my SEO homework set out for me!) As far as the javascript/ajax navigation problem, this is one I will struggle with for a long time to come. On the one hand, with ajax, I can use memory-expensive background graphics that will only have to load once. This opens up so many doors for use of cool art. Also, I guess it's a weird pet peeve of mine when each link reloads the ENTIRE page. Waste of my time!! (people to see place to go!) However, you raise some solid arguments for the use of the plan ol' href. I think it just comes down to knowing your audience. Who do I want to target? People who like art and are likely to have JS enabled, or stupid people who don't deserve to see any websites at all. Haha, just kidding. I mean, ... or the broader scope of the online public. There's always a compromise. Anyway, thanks again for your thoughts Axeia, you've been much help!
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Do you mean divs? I experimented with a div layout on another site and found that it was a nightmare getting the different browsers (ahem..IE...) to render it as intended. Can you give me a VERY simple example of what you mean? Thx
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Thanks, those are all great suggestions! - I checked out the validation errors, and have fixed many of them, but it will take some work.. apparently I forgot to close my div tags, which seems to only create more problems once fixed. :-\ - smushit is an awesome tool, I've never seen that before! thanks. - draconicmedia is now an anchor - good point. Also SEO to come! Thanks for the direction nrg_alpha. - Axeia, very interesting idea about the title/description tags with onmouseover events. If it is within the time budget, I will definitely consider it! Questions: -what is the advantage of using h1/h2.. as opposed to a span/class? you are both adamant about them, so I'm obviously missing something... - axeia, what is the advantage of using <th> in my [rentals] table? It seems purely academic? - axeia, the architecture is centered on ajaxrequest because i don't want the menu bar, or background image to reload. Is there some way I can use this construct and build on my search engine rating otherwise? (I also noticed that because I'm using ajax, the browser back button is useless... ahh!) - yes, the gray mcmedia behind the menu items is there on purpose.. you're not a fan? Maybe I can spice it up a bit.. add some swirlies or something. What do you think nrg? Thanks again for your opinions. MUCH appreciated.
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Hey, I'm building a site for a client - McMedia (audio visual stuffs..). I would love some advice/comments/opinions on this design. I am mostly concerned with the main page. The client has requested the front layout be centered on this photo, so I added some "spice". Overdone? If you think the graphics are lame, I want to hear that too. Be hard on me! (Note: the product line page does not have links to the brands yet, as it says it does..) Thanks SO much for checkin this out: http://www.mcmedia-av.ca/test2/