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  • DianeM
    Corporal

    • Aug 2006
    • 16

    Ready - get set - go!

    This is my first site with VB webdesigner, hope you like it..

    One issue I know of :
    At the screen res 1278x768 and probably higher, the left side border appears on the right side too. How do I fix this??

    Is the site loading slow? Do all the links open in a new window, as promised?

    Looking forward to hearing from you experts. eek!!

    eeeh, forgot to give you the link..
    Diane
    http://LifeChangingSites.net
  • Bethers
    Major General & Forum Moderator

    • Feb 2006
    • 5224

    #2
    Re: Ready - get set - go!

    It appears you put that in as a background - not like you set it specifically on the right - and when people are using larger resolutions - the background has to cover the entire screen, so will repeat if necessary.

    It appears that all your links go to separate windows as you seem to want. I only tried a couple - I don't like having lots of multiple windows open, so that is an annoyance to me - but I do understand it in your case because they are all different websites.

    I think you'd be better off having some different pages for some of these instead of trying to cram it all onto one page - that's my opinion - too much fighting for attention on this one page - so I don't really see any of it.
    Beth
    A Child's Palace - Pinata Palace - Moxie Enterprises

    SEO and Marketing Tools
    SEO - The Basics

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    • lovethatbluegrassmusic
      Major

      • Jul 2006
      • 495

      #3
      Re: Ready - get set - go!

      Looks great on my 14inch display here at work.
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      • DianeM
        Corporal

        • Aug 2006
        • 16

        #4
        Re: Ready - get set - go!

        Originally posted by Bethers
        It appears you put that in as a background - not like you set it specifically on the right - and when people are using larger resolutions - the background has to cover the entire screen, so will repeat if necessary.
        Yes, it is set as a background. And I realized the background is 1024 px wide, so that's the reason it repeats. Now to find the solution.
        Diane
        http://LifeChangingSites.net

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        • DianeM
          Corporal

          • Aug 2006
          • 16

          #5
          Re: Ready - get set - go!

          Originally posted by Bethers
          It appears that all your links go to separate windows as you seem to want. I only tried a couple - I don't like having lots of multiple windows open, so that is an annoyance to me - but I do understand it in your case because they are all different websites.

          I think you'd be better off having some different pages for some of these instead of trying to cram it all onto one page - that's my opinion - too much fighting for attention on this one page - so I don't really see any of it.
          I do agree, I have been thinking the same thing myself. I'm not too happy about multiple windows open either, but I hope those who are interested in these site will bookmark them and return to them later. As it is, I think I have to little text around the banners and links for them to stand alone on a page.

          Thank you for your time and your opinion. *smile*
          Diane
          http://LifeChangingSites.net

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          • Lincslady
            Brigadier General

            • Jan 2006
            • 1397

            #6
            Re: Ready - get set - go!

            Originally posted by DianeM
            This is my first site with VB webdesigner, hope you like it..

            One issue I know of :
            At the screen res 1278x768 and probably higher, the left side border appears on the right side too. How do I fix this??

            Is the site loading slow? Do all the links open in a new window, as promised?

            Looking forward to hearing from you experts. eek!!

            eeeh, forgot to give you the link..
            http://lifechangingsites.net
            Hi Diane

            Click on the link below this should fix it :o)
            Click the link below for page guidelines (no more sideways scroll)

            http://www.vodahost.com/vodatalk/sho...eferrerid=5490

            How to Center your page
            http://www.vodahost.com/vodatalk/blu...tml#post124746




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            • DianeM
              Corporal

              • Aug 2006
              • 16

              #7
              Re: Ready - get set - go!

              Originally posted by lovethatbluegrassmusic
              Looks great on my 14inch display here at work.
              Thank you for checking it out!
              Diane
              http://LifeChangingSites.net

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              • Bethers
                Major General & Forum Moderator

                • Feb 2006
                • 5224

                #8
                Re: Ready - get set - go!

                Lincslady - that won't fix a background from repeating.
                Beth
                A Child's Palace - Pinata Palace - Moxie Enterprises

                SEO and Marketing Tools
                SEO - The Basics

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                • smcatering
                  First Sergeant

                  • Mar 2006
                  • 72

                  #9
                  Re: Ready - get set - go!

                  Try setting your width to 800 and center everything...It's what I did and it solved my problem. Hope this is the answer you're looking for.
                  Mike
                  www.suzannemichaelcatering.com

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                  • DianeM
                    Corporal

                    • Aug 2006
                    • 16

                    #10
                    Re: Ready - get set - go!

                    Originally posted by smcatering
                    Try setting your width to 800 and center everything...It's what I did and it solved my problem. Hope this is the answer you're looking for.
                    The page width has been at 800 and I've checked for 'center in browser' from the start of me building the site. But thanks anyway. *smile*
                    Diane
                    http://LifeChangingSites.net

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                    • bill2006
                      Lieutenant General

                      • May 2006
                      • 3421

                      #11
                      Re: Ready - get set - go!

                      Had to set my own screen to 1280 to check.
                      In MSN PAint (or similar) import your template and add, do not stretch, a section, can be a rectangle but easier to expand the back and then fill with same color. Use the Pick Color dropper and the Fill tool. Save and then use the new background as your template. Users wont notice and those with 1278 will see a fine site.
                      Bill
                      www.blueearthtea.com
                      www.ftaaconsulting.com
                      www.iaval.com
                      www.theemeraldbay.com

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                      • C L
                        General

                        • Jul 2006
                        • 5561

                        #12
                        Re: Ready - get set - go!

                        Your site looks great! How did you get all of those nice banners? How did you do the diagonal banner in the upper right corner?

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                        • DianeM
                          Corporal

                          • Aug 2006
                          • 16

                          #13
                          Re: Ready - get set - go!

                          Originally posted by Costume Lady
                          Your site looks great! How did you get all of those nice banners? How did you do the diagonal banner in the upper right corner?
                          Thank you! All the banners are from affiliate sites, I've 'just' copied and pasted HTML and tried to make it all look nice.

                          The ONE-banner in the upper right corner is a link. Click on it and it will take you to the One Campaign. Click on 'Take action' and get the code from 4. Host a banner.

                          Eh, here's an easier way : http://www.one.org/ActionHost

                          Thanks for taking a look at my site!
                          Diane
                          http://LifeChangingSites.net

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                          • DianeM
                            Corporal

                            • Aug 2006
                            • 16

                            #14
                            Re: Ready - get set - go!

                            Originally posted by bill2006
                            Had to set my own screen to 1280 to check.
                            In MSN PAint (or similar) import your template and add, do not stretch, a section, can be a rectangle but easier to expand the back and then fill with same color. Use the Pick Color dropper and the Fill tool. Save and then use the new background as your template. Users wont notice and those with 1278 will see a fine site.
                            Thank you! Yes, that is what I was thinking I had to do. I will do it later today - I'm at work now.
                            Diane
                            http://LifeChangingSites.net

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                            • bill2006
                              Lieutenant General

                              • May 2006
                              • 3421

                              #15
                              Re: Ready - get set - go!

                              Originally posted by DianeM
                              Thank you! Yes, that is what I was thinking I had to do. I will do it later today - I'm at work now.
                              You're welcome.
                              Bill
                              www.blueearthtea.com
                              www.ftaaconsulting.com
                              www.iaval.com
                              www.theemeraldbay.com

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