Tips from GranGran
I'm receiving so many eMails with questions on various subjects, that I decided
to put this page up to answer some of them. Now, remember, I'm far from being
an expert...I'll just tell you what works for me.
What is a URL?
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a web page - like http://and
whatever follows that. Just in case you're wondering HTTP stands for
"HyperText Transport Protocol."
How do I save a graphic?
Click on the graphic you want to save with your right mouse button. A box will
come up. Select Save As. Remember where you saved it so you can find it
later. (This works with Internet Explorer and I think Netscape Navigator works
basically the same.)
I saved a graphic, but now I can't find it.
If you know the name of the file, you can click on the Start button, then Find,
then Files or Folders and type in the name and that will tell you where it is
saved.
How can I save all my graphics to where I can find them easily?
You can make a folder on your hard drive and always save to that folder. To
make the folder click on Start, Programs, Windows Explorer, then click on your
main drive (usually C:\) At the top left of the screen, you will see the word
File. Click on it, then New, then Folder. Name the folder whatever you like.
Can I save the music that is on a web page?
Yes. To save a midi file to your hard drive, right click on the music
player and select Save As.
But remember, if the person who did the music is listed, take that information
also in
order to give proper credit.
How can I find a specific song I want to use?
I have found these sites very helpful:
Searching the Internet for a Certain Midi File
vanBasco's MIDI Search
The Midi Studio Consortium
again, remember to give credit to the sequencer
How can I put music on a web page?
This is the code I use. I think I remember reading that doing it this way
assures that it works with both Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
Remember to upload the midi file to your server.
<br><br><embed src="Name of Midi.mid" autostart="true"
loop="true"><noembed><bgsound src="Name of Midi.mid"
loop="infinite"></noembed>
How do I put a calling card in a guestbook?
Save the card to your computer, then upload to your server. This is the code
to use:
<br><br><center><a
href="http://www.yourserver.com/YourHomePageURL"><img
src="http://www.yourserver.com/YourHomePageURL/NameOfImage.jpg (or .gif)
border="0"></a><center>
I just got a computer and got on-line. How do I learn what to do?
Are you ever in for a treat. Anything you ever wanted is right at your
fingertips in this vast internet world. Here some places to help you get
started:
20 Quesions - How The Net Works
Beginners Central
How can I learn to make a web page?
All I can do here is tell you what I did. I bought a book called "Sams Teach
Yourself Web Publishing with HTML 4 in 21 Days" and it was my constant
companion for months. And there are many sites on the internet with a wealth
of information available. Here are a few that I have found helpful:
Web3Schools
HTML Goodies
HTML Crash Course
Introduction to HTML
Chris's HTML Tutorial Center
WEBalley - Web Publishing for Beginners
Draac.Com
What can I use to make a web page?
Anything from Notepad to the numerous WYSIWYG "what you see is what you
get" web page builders. I started out using Arachnophilia. It's very
easy to use and you certainly can't beat the price - FREE. You can download it
from here:
Arachnophilia
What do you use for your graphics and animations?
I use Paint Shop Pro and Animation Shop for all my
graphics and animations. I started with Version 4, upgraded to 5 and then 6.
My favorite is Version 7. I skipped Version 8 altogether....but am now
becoming acquainted with Version 9. You can download a
30 day trial version here:
Jasc Software
Where can I get a guestbook to put on my page?
I like the guestbooks from Bravenet and htmlGear. They're both free and you
can get them here:
htmlGear
Bravenet
How can I put that "Send it On To Someone Else" thing on my page?
The referral system I use, and the best I've found is, Veinotte's Pass It On
Program. It's easy to use, has good instructions -- and best of all, it's
free. You can get it here:
Veinotte's Pass It On Program
How can I do the trailing cursor like you have on some of your pages?
It's Java Script and you can find the code here:
Dynamic Drive
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