Date: 12/17/07     Keywords: software

hello,
i'm wondering whether someone could point me to a flash-building software (doesn't have to be anything fancy) that's free, if such a thing exists.
thanks!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1343033.html

Date: 12/16/07     Keywords: css

Thanks, you guys, for your helpful answers to my WYSIWYG/text editor question.

I've another question: do you still design using tables for layout, or are you now using CSS positioning? I'm in transition...

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1342568.html

Date: 12/16/07     Keywords: no keywords

Hey. Thus far, I've been doing my work by hand, just Notepad and me. I'm wondering how many of you use a WYSIWYG editor. I'm a stubborn lady, but if it could reduce the repetitious stuff while keeping the code clean, I may invest.

What do you guys thinK? TIA

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1342319.html

Date: 12/15/07     Keywords: mysql, sql, web

I am currently with Powweb. Are any of you really happy with your webhost? Why do you like them so much? I am disliking Powweb at this point because they have a MySQL problem that has been going on for over 3 months and they seem either incapable or unwilling to fix it. The result is that they have speed problems on their sites that utilize MySQL and it's a big issue. I'm talking 1 to 3 minute loading times. So I'm about to take a loss on the money I just paid them last month for a year of service and go elsewhere.

I had been dealing with them since they were a small company (since about 2000) and they were great then, but since they've been taken over by Endurance, they are horrid. I was unaware because I spent a couple of years just maintaining the account and not putting a site up and now that I'm trying to put a site up, I encounter the nightmare that they have become.

I had heard good things about siteground.com, but after doing some research, they seem really limited and quick to shut you down so I don't want to trade one migraine for another. bluehost.com also seems to have a good reputation. Does anyone have an opinion?
Here are some opinions on Powweb at epinions.
Share your good experiences! Also, if you've got a bad situation that you'd like to get off your chest, share that as well.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1341954.html

Date: 12/14/07     Keywords: php, programming, web

I have a reliable version of webcrush working now. It is a site & file optimization program written in Ruby, that uses various OSS tools to shrink or optimize filetypes commonly used on websites.

http://www.wolfsheep.com/index.php/Programming/Webcrush

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1341759.html

Date: 12/14/07     Keywords: css, html, java, jsp, shopping

Hi guys.

Looking into options for a free, integratable shopping cart.

Does such a thing exist?

I am an HTML/CSS person who can more or less deal with nosing her way through javascript... But that's the extent of my ability thus far. So I'm looking for something that won't make me want to kill myself when I try to install it, and something that I will be readily able to integrate into an existing site with CSS. And, obviously, that is fairly secure and reliable.

What are your suggestions? I've looked into jspcart a little bit -- if anyone has used it, can you give me your opinion? Is there another one you'd recommend?

Thanks :)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1341587.html

Date: 12/14/07     Keywords: no keywords

Freelancers, while I'm thinking of it, here's some advice: Problem clients you need to make SURE sign contracts, and you have a backup plan if they don't pay you. Usual suspects are

Religious Organizations -these typically think everything should be free because its all in support of their mighty sky daddy or a 'good cause', they are generally disorganized and if they pay you it takes ages.

Realtors -Flakey, will disappear halfway through a project, their follow-through is generally crap unless you're actually buying a house from them.

Individuals seemlingly lacking foresight or budgeting skills -'nuff said.

Things are really tight this month because the above are late in paying me. I've had problems with all three categories in the past, the first two more so than the last.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1341328.html

Date: 12/14/07     Keywords: no keywords

what font is this?



thanks!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1341066.html

Date: 12/13/07     Keywords: css, html, web

I could do with some help and this community seemed to be the right place to ask.

I know basic HTML/CSS and I'm building a website for a friend. Part of what he wants is an interactive tutorial. He doesn't want to manually mark it, so the tutorial has to move along at the pace of the user.

I was wondering it it was possible to code radio buttons so that they point to a URL? For example, there would be a question with three possible outcomes. If you pick the wrong answer and press submit, then you'd be sent to a page telling you that you'd made the wrong choice and explaining why. This feels like a real N00b question, but I just can't for the life of me work out how to do it.

Any help and advice would be great. Thanks for reading. :)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1340689.html

Date: 12/13/07     Keywords: programming, html, java, web

Regarding my ideas for reducing website bandwidth needs, I've come up with a toolset to implement them. "webcrush" requires Java and Ruby to be installed, but otherwise comes with 5 OSS tools that optimize different kinds of website files. The default mode does a non-destructive optimization; and the aggressive mode (when complete) will convert GIFs to PNGs and cleanup HTML.

http://www.wolfsheep.com/uploads/Programming/HomePage/webcrush_0.1.zip

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1340455.html

Date: 12/12/07     Keywords: templates, css

Hi,

I would like to create a menu similar to what is on this page, where each button is a link and some buttons expand lists while others don't.

I tried dynamic drive, but the problem I have is that the menu templates they offer only do expansions, not both (example).

I am CSS illiterate and would appreciate a template or some sort of instructions on how to do this. I would be grateful for any advice you have to offer!

Thank you! :o)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1340207.html

Date: 12/12/07     Keywords: php, templates, html, web

Hey everyone,

I have a question about PHP generated template websites. I am a member of an organization that has about fifty different charters across the united states. Recently, they have moved from a html website (www.owbn.org) to a new site using a PHP Template (www.oneworldbynight.org)

Now, I am not a fan of their new site, mostly due to it's using of PHP templates and it's overall design. I have always been under the perhaps misguided impression that these kind of templates were not the most effecient way to maintain a site. Since this site came online, I have expressed my opinion and since then have been told of the many benefits of PHP.

My question to you all is, am I right in feeling that PHP templates are ill advised? Is this site really not that bad? Am I a fool to think that I could do better?

Thanks! <3

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1340053.html

Date: 12/11/07     Keywords: css, html, web

I have a border problem in that the border stays in the window but if I have my bookmarks open; it still stays while the right side of the page shifts to the right behind the scroll bar.

I haven’t uploaded the page yet, and will post the css and html if required. I’m a total n00b to css, and have styled it on my current website, which is just html table based, but my index page (on my computer) with the css is validated and it’s only an annoying style issue. It looks fine IE BTW.

I’m using css to style it tables because I couldn’t get what I wanted with floats, absolute positioning etc. When I’m a bit more experienced (more then two weeks) I might try again, so please don’t shoot me yet.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1339731.html

Date: 12/10/07     Keywords: web

When you're creating a template for a website, how long do you usually make it? 800 or 1000 pixels?

Thanks!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1339386.html

Date: 12/09/07     Keywords: css, web

So... what are your best roll-over image techniques?

My plan requires roll-over images, but quite frankly, the web is saturated with pages, and it confuses me as to knowing what is proper and what is not.

So, I need some help. Can you guys tell me what you use for roll-overs when it comes to CSS?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1339096.html

Date: 12/09/07     Keywords: web

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for resources on Interface or User Experience design. This can be web interface, application GUI, even spacial interaction or exhibit design... Ideally I'm looking for a mix of academic resources and "example" books (like the 1000 series from Rockport). This is a direction I think I ultimately want to go in and I'd really like any suggestions you might have.

Thanks!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1338668.html

Date: 12/09/07     Keywords: browser, css, html

I am attempting to create my very first TABLELESS layout (YAY!)
It's about time.

So, I've run into a snag. Already.
The background image will fit wonderfully into the top left corner of the layout, which is great. I wanted to try the same background image as the background of the image I'm using.
There is a gap. No matter what options I set, there is always this stupid gap between the top of the div and the top of the window.

To show what I'm talking about, see this image:
http://shikkaba.deviantart.com/art/blarg-71714027

You'll see a bit of the finger in the background, repeated.
That's the one set as the body background. The one I wanted to use was the one overtop of it, the one in the menu div. I'll be getting rid of the body one afterwards if I get this to work.
This shows up this way in all browsers on my system, and I have 6 different ones so far, so hey.

The numbers are to be ignored. I know what I'm doing with those. They're just already in place for what I'm doing and just so happen to be in the div I'm talking about.



Here's the html:

http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">

http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">

body

{

margin: 0px;

z-index: 0;

background-color: #ffffff;

background: url(../images/side-film.gif);

background-repeat: no-repeat;

}

#bottom_fade {

width: 1000px;

height: 200px;

z-index: 99;

position: fixed;

bottom: 0%;

background-image: url("../images/bottom-fade.png");

background-repeat: repeat-y;

}

#menu {

list-style: none;

padding: 0;

margin: 0;

width: 220px;

height: 1670px;

background: url(../images/side-film.gif);

background-repeat: no-repeat;

position: relative;

}

#menu span {

display: none;

position: absolute;

}

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1338504.html

Date: 12/07/07     Keywords: html, java

I know very little about javascript, and I'm trying to make some minor changes to this script so it can be valid in XHTML . See how it uses "name" in the

Date: 12/07/07     Keywords: no keywords

... nobody understands the value of subtly better than Pixar.

www.burnlarge.com

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1338046.html

Date: 12/06/07     Keywords: no keywords

Thats right,

I have been working on my site all night, there is a very long way to go but i am happy with the way it is looking at the moment.

Click here to take a look

constructive critasism always welcome

if anyone can also think of any way i can have the buttons opening pages just within the centre section rather than having to make identical pages for each page i will be a very happy man.

thanks

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1337716.html