http://www.daniweb.com/forums Our Site Layout and Usability forum is the place for discussions related to site layout as it pertains to usability and ROI. Important topics include color theory and navigation. en-US Thu, 15 May 2008 14:17:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/myimages/misc/rss.jpg http://www.daniweb.com/forums http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread124131.html Wed, 14 May 2008 05:14:41 GMT layouts object->layer. Basically using layer and some table, when I tested with different computers the layout are out of place where the position goes so far right or so far left. What can I do so that the position of the layouts...]]> I've create a simple web layout using dreamweaver using the insert->layouts object->layer. Basically using layer and some table, when I tested with different computers the layout are out of place where the position goes so far right or so far left. What can I do so that the position of the layouts stay the same even on different browser or tested on different computers? And one other thing is that what do I do with the width of the layout (any standard layout size -width) so that it won't resulting with horizontal scroll when tested on different browser or computer? ]]> Site Layout and Usability trient http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread124131.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123970.html Tue, 13 May 2008 09:08:15 GMT hi, below is a link to Apples website. Scroll down to the center of the page and on the right there is a menu : "Recent Stories". It has sub-sections like "Small Business" "Science" "Games" etc...

heres the link: http://www.apple.com/startpage/

When you hover over these subsections, its "section block" scrolls up revealing its contents.

How do you do that? Is it flash or javascript or some other language? I checked their source code but it was all jumbled up and i didnt see any <script> tags around the section, so i'm guessing it isn't javascript (i may be wrong).

since i dont know what language is used, i thought I'd make this thread here...sorry if this is the wrong section.

Thanks for your help! ]]> Site Layout and Usability mikki2 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123970.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123258.html Thu, 08 May 2008 22:11:04 GMT i am returning website designer haven't been doing much websites for the past 3 years. i recently learned about AJAX and some of the things it can do. i'm basically interested on learning how to make DHTML dropdown menus. and exmpla is on the link below. IS THIS SOMETHING DONE WITH AJAX? Or something we can just do in plan javascript or CSS?

http://dhtml-menu.com/menu/

check the navbar.



thanks! ]]> Site Layout and Usability mdgiv203 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123258.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123094.html Thu, 08 May 2008 03:28:01 GMT Okay, I have a basic question regarding website layouts. I have a webpage that I originally created in photoshop, sliced up the image, exported to HTML, and then opened in dreamweaver to add functionality. I created a rollover navigation menu in dreamweaver however the only way that I knew how to... Okay, I have a basic question regarding website layouts. I have a webpage that I originally created in photoshop, sliced up the image, exported to HTML, and then opened in dreamweaver to add functionality.

I created a rollover navigation menu in dreamweaver however the only way that I knew how to place it was with an ap div. This works perfectly as long as my site is left justified... you know where this one is going... I need to center it. :( Does anyone have any quick tricks to center the entire site?

I understand the concept of CSS however I am not a pro so I cannot build the entire site from CSS. Does anyone know of a work arounds to get around this? Any help you can provide would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Just incase you want to view the code it is at: http://www.wendellrichardson.com/ . Thanks again! ]]> Site Layout and Usability SouthBay619 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123094.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123028.html Wed, 07 May 2008 19:06:18 GMT Hi everybody, I had designed a website last month but I’m not satisfied with the current theme. I wish to change it so that I can get a more attractive view. I have searched many providers that provides ready-made theme but I don’t found any interesting theme from them. Please let me know if... Hi everybody,
I had designed a website last month but I’m not satisfied with the current theme. I wish to change it so that I can get a more attractive view. I have searched many providers that provides ready-made theme but I don’t found any interesting theme from them. Please let me know if you have any idea where I can get quality themes.
Thanks! ]]> Site Layout and Usability Patrick_Walsh http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123028.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122329.html Sat, 03 May 2008 23:08:53 GMT Hi all I guess this post kind of vaguely slightly possibly fits into this forum sorry :P but I know daniweb is very reliable for help so i thought id post on here. Basically I need to register a website that I had registered this time last year, but a few weeks ago i decided not to renew it. So... Hi all

I guess this post kind of vaguely slightly possibly fits into this forum
sorry :P
but I know daniweb is very reliable for help so i thought id post on here.

Basically I need to register a website that I had registered this time last year, but a few weeks ago i decided not to renew it. So in theory when re-registering it now shouldnt be a problem however when I try to, it says I need to transfer it from my existing registrar. but i dont know who my existing registrar is!! :s

This is the result of a whois search
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Domain name:
swmassive.co.uk

Registrant:
Max Mumford

Registrant type:
UK Individual

Registrant's address:
336 Upper Shoreham Road
Shoreham-By-Sea
BN43 5QE
GB

Registrar:
No registrar listed.

Relevant dates:
Registered on: 13-May-2007
Renewal date: 13-May-2009
Last updated: 29-Aug-2007

Registration status:
Registered until renewal date.

Name servers:
No name servers listed.
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Any ideas? :s

thanks guys

Max ]]> Site Layout and Usability MaxMumford http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122329.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121782.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:02:21 GMT Can anyone explain how to change the code in a form, so that when the viewers on the web site press the submit button it goes to someoneelses email. do i insert the <a href email code?

a bonus question, how do I set up a database for emails to go to a database?

thanks,
Webb ]]> Site Layout and Usability webb http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121782.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121659.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:31:18 GMT In todays time has its own value and we all need to save it by some or other means. By considering the time factor I am looking for a secure web conferencing appliance. The appliance should be secure to use. Do you have any suggestions that can help me decide the right one? Any help will be... In todays time has its own value and we all need to save it by some or other means. By considering the time factor I am looking for a secure web conferencing appliance. The appliance should be secure to use. Do you have any suggestions that can help me decide the right one?

Any help will be appreciated. ]]> Site Layout and Usability hemsly76 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121659.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121654.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:57:03 GMT I have put the finishing touches on my website, but ran into a problem when making the Form on my site actually function.

It's a basic Form that needs to have a submit button that will validate 4 text fields, then send the info by cgi to my email address. Here's my problem... I have a shared hosting account on GoDaddy.com and the cgi folder is in the main hosting sites' root folder. In order to get it to find the cgi file, I have to type in the action as "http://www.radioreferral.com/cgi/gdform.cgi" instead of just "/cgi/gdform.cgi". Now every time a user selects the Submit button, their page goes to the main hosting site's home page.

I have tried several different things to resolve it. I attempted a redirect and it didn't work... it prevented the validator from functioning properly. I have tried copying and moving the cgi folder to inside my site's folder... didn't work.

Does anyone have a fix?? ]]> Site Layout and Usability Salemaker http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121654.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120644.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:27:32 GMT I am new to your forum and hope I have found a place of help and refuge from the deadly IE6. I am a graphic designer also responsible for all our website design, so a lot of what I do is learn as you go. I design on a proper computer (a MAC) and browse in a real browser (Firefox), however for some... I am new to your forum and hope I have found a place of help and refuge from the deadly IE6. I am a graphic designer also responsible for all our website design, so a lot of what I do is learn as you go. I design on a proper computer (a MAC) and browse in a real browser (Firefox), however for some silly reason there are folks out there that refuse to do it my way. He He!!
So it seems I must deal with the deadly IE6 whether I want to or not.
I am using buttons to show hide layers. Really simple stuff but when you click the buttons in ie the page jumps so you can't see the header anymore and the customer insists that the header be visible at all times.
Help Please!

url is
homesbydaycore.com

the problem is on the home page with the
Mission Experience People Home
buttons. ]]> Site Layout and Usability marketingCompan http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120644.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120527.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:07:26 GMT Hi all,, I am new to joomla.. I want to build a news portal site using joomla.. Can any one help me to wired in the news portal extension to my joomla site... I am now working in localhost.. Please help me if anyone know about this. Hi all,,



I am new to joomla.. I want to build a news portal site using joomla.. Can any one help me to wired in the news portal extension to my joomla site...

I am now working in localhost..

Please help me if anyone know about this.

Thanks in advance..
Jino. ]]> Site Layout and Usability jino http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120527.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119766.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:13:41 GMT Hi, I need help from anybody here who is familiar with MINT? I have been interested to know more about this and you have to purchase it for $30 flat fee and upload it in your server and must be compatible a website that has Javascript features. Can anyone tell me more about its features? Has... Hi,

I need help from anybody here who is familiar with MINT? I have been interested to know more about this and you have to purchase it for $30 flat fee and upload it in your server and must be compatible a website that has Javascript features.

Can anyone tell me more about its features? Has anyone used this type of software? I think when installed in your server, it helps a lot to get more hits for a shorter period of time. If I am right..

Thanks for those who can share their knowledge... ]]> Site Layout and Usability venturait2008 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119766.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119709.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:27:56 GMT Hi,
I'm trying to make a website more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities. I was thinking about putting very simple and easily recognized buttons on the webpages which play mp3's (without opening a separate window, and the mp3's should only start playing once you press a "play" button).

I only know HTML and CSS so far, but as far as I can see, a flash audio button might do just the thing I'm looking for. I'm either looking for a single stand-alone button which reads out an mp3 file of an easy-to-understand version of the webpage, or 3 buttons (play, stop, rewind).

I'm using Mac OSX and don't have a Windows emulator.

I came across this website which seems to offer just the thing I'm looking for: http://www.sonicmemo.com/

I was wondering if something like this could be done for free, without the need for software, and if so - how?? I was also wondering how accessible/usable this option would be.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :) ]]> Site Layout and Usability DFC http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119709.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119536.html Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:51:12 GMT ]]> If anyone has any suggestions for coding problems with Yahoo Sitebuilder? I have been running tests on my site and it seems to have many errors.

If anyone can help out, please go to our site and check for bugs or problems that will affect our seo listings or PR rank.

Thanks,
James
<snipped> ]]> Site Layout and Usability stimulights http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119536.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119409.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:35:03 GMT Hello all,

Now I know in an ideal world creating a new website would involve a designer and a developer who work together to come up with a solution, but for (i'm guessing) most of us you have to do both jobs. My question is, what do you look at first? (other then the overall picture). For me I generally always start with a layout and design first before I fit the functionality around it, but often I find myself constantly changing my designs. When I do finally do the coding (normally in PHP) I can speed along quite quickly and the code is mostly re-usable (i.e. I can then redesign the site and dynamic bits will still work or I can use them in a new site). The hard part I often find is getting started on coding as I always want to get a clear picture of the site and design first even though I constantly change things. So where do you start? I'm beginning to think I may start coding first but just have a structure for class and id names, then I can change the design as much as I like. Ideally I think I should probably do the code without any classes and styles attached (I am beginning to lean more this way with OO) but this is not always possible with complex designs.

What's everyone elses thoughts?

btw when I say coding i mean the dynamic stuff in php etc. and not the css and html coding as I consider that part of the 'design' side. ]]> Site Layout and Usability TommyBs http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119409.html