Thread: Making all the page same?

I did my page from scratch and when I was ready to do the second page it gives me a blank page, for which I thought that I made on the idex page should carry over to the next pages and so fourth. How do i make my scratch template the same with the next page and so fourth?

I would open your completed page.

Then

File save as contactus

Then

File save as aboutus

In your BV folder you now have 3 identical pages. Edit these pages according to the content you want on them.

Remember however to plan ahead especially where the navigation is concerned.

Make sure you have the intended links in place before you start copying pages as this will reduce headaches later on.

A typical link based on my examples above will look like something like this.

http://www.yoursite.com/aboutus.html

Hope this helps

Darren

Thank you!!!

you're welcome!

One more thing is that I wanted to see how I see it from the preview in browsers which is not allowing me to see the actual web browser which is giving me the codes instead. I wanted to see what it will look like before I actually publish it

Is your page extension a php? If so, change it back to html for a second, preview, then when you are happy with what you see and before you publish you can change it back to php again

Preview in browser should work as that is the purpose of it. Why not publish your index page and tell us your url so we can take a look?

Darren

Darren. I have not paid for this site as I am trying this out and if I like it then I will purchase it. So far I love it. I have a domain name that I have for my softball team but thats in homestead builder for which I didnt like it. so I am trying this one out.. which is why I am unable to publish it.

You should still be able to preview.

Is your page extension a php? If so, change it back to html for a second, preview, then when you are happy with what you see and before you publish you can change it back to php again

okay Ramey i will try that..

Nope that didnt work..

Originally Posted by desertmagic

Nope that didnt work..

Then you've lost me, you must be doing something wrong.

Possible your firewall is blocking the program, add bluevoda to your exception list on your firewall.

How do i add bluevoda to my exception list on my firewall?

Open your firewall, you'll have a tab labelled 'exceptions'

Tick the box bluevoda

open the firewall from where I use firefox and my virus protect is est so from where?

You tell me? It's YOUR PC... Go into control panel, and look for firewall in there.. don't ask me where your control panel is LOL.

What's est?

hahahahahahahahahahah your funny I know i may be an idoit but its good to ask dumb questions hahahah

That's what we're here for

on your pc's start menu is a search box (not knowing what operating system ya got, XP, Vista, etc.). type firewall and my pc gives me two options...you can then fix the settings by clicking one of the choices you get.

Originally Posted by karenwms63

on your pc's start menu is a search box (not knowing what operating system ya got, XP, Vista, etc.). type firewall and my pc gives me two options...you can then fix the settings by clicking one of the choices you get.

Spoil Sport Karen!! Don't make it too easy for him LOL.

teeheehee! Gotta help...I was in his ***** when I started this adventure, myself. LOL!

You guys are all good to me and I set it with the bluevoda builder site the have access through that.. its still gives me the script code instead of the actual site.

***** = s h o e s LMAO!

what does all of that means karen?

Originally Posted by desertmagic

You guys are all good to me and I set it with the bluevoda builder site the have access through that.. its still gives me the script code instead of the actual site.

Ok I'm totally lost now! are you susre the page isn't in php?

all of the pages are set at Html not php

hmmm... hang in there, someone will come along in a minute with the answer I'm sure.

Okay

When I use script or php codes or whatever the technical term for it is, it does not work in preview. It must be published to view.

Also, you must be sure to have a box big enough to show the code you are using, for example, if my date is 42 X 42, then a box 41 X 41 will result in the code showing instead of the function.

It would help Ramsey and me and others if you would give a link to the page you are having problems with. I understand hesitating on that, but if you get the problem fixed, then the link from the forum will not hurt but will help to get your site organically added to google, yahoo, etc.

Am I suppose to purchase the bluevoda to begin with in order for me to publish it?? as I did not purchase the domain name yet for this site as I am just practicing using this buildier and see how I like it.. As I dont want to order it when I later on dont like it or some how limited features.... it is itself (bluevoda).

where do you get at with 42 x42?? whats the meaning of those numbers you just gave me.

Originally Posted by desertmagic

Am I suppose to purchase the bluevoda to begin with in order for me to publish it?? as I did not purchase the domain name yet for this site as I am just practicing using this buildier and see how I like it.. As I dont want to order it when I later on dont like it or some how limited features.... it is itself (bluevoda).

Unfortunately, yes, in order to publish pages with BV ya gotta have a Vodahost account. However, having a Vodahost account is not limiting in anyway! You can use any builder that you own a license for and upload to your Vodahost account. And Vodahost even has links or automatic installs for many of the wonderful choices of opensource software. I came from a host who was very strict and limited...nothing like Vodahost. I would reccommend Vodahost to everyone. If you have a builder that is not opensource, but you already have a license to use, just submit a support ticket on how to integrate it into your Vodahost account. The sky is not the limit with Vodahost!

Originally Posted by desertmagic

where do you get at with 42 x42?? whats the meaning of those numbers you just gave me.

just an example

when you look at certain elements on other sites, if you right-click on them, you will see properties, and there you will see the ...X... part.

Originally Posted by karenwms63

Unfortunately, yes, in order to publish pages with BV ya gotta have a Vodahost account. However, having a Vodahost account is not limiting in anyway! You can use any builder that you own a license for and upload to your Vodahost account. And Vodahost even has links or automatic installs for many of the wonderful choices of opensource software. I came from a host who was very strict and limited...nothing like Vodahost. I would reccommend Vodahost to everyone. If you have a builder that is not opensource, but you already have a license to use, just submit a support ticket on how to integrate it into your Vodahost account. The sky is not the limit with Vodahost!

Are you saying that I can upload vodahost to homestead builder that I have a website that I made from homestead which it does have strict and limited features. Can I use that domain name with this program or do I have to get another one?

You can use the same domain. Just go to wherever you purchsed the domain from (Maybe Homestead?) and log into your control panel there and repoint the domain to the Vodahost account server. Details of which will be in your welcome email when you take up hosting here.

you can look into my homestead website I made with their templates etc its www.okaywhatever.com

Do I have to buy the vodahost account first before I repoint my domain name to this account?

Well, you won't know where to point it to until you have purchaed an account so I would say so yes.

Originally Posted by desertmagic

Are you saying that I can upload vodahost to homestead builder that I have a website that I made from homestead which it does have strict and limited features. Can I use that domain name with this program or do I have to get another one?

Not really...Vodahost is a server or hosting service. BV is their free builder that only works on Vodahost server accounts. They support most any builder that will allow you to choose the server of your choice. There are many sitebuilders that require a certain host in order to publish. This is the kicker. I am not familiar with homestead, so I can not advise you in this. I do know that since I became a customer of Vodahost, what questions I have that are not already answered in this forum, are quickly answered in any support ticket that I submit.

Besides all that, without trust in your hosting service to bring you the best available service, where are you? I trust Vodahost. I trust many of the people I have met in the Vodatalk forum. I have been on "The Dark Side" and I really appreciate the openness of Vodahost. It has been my experience with Voda that they (Vodahost) will grow with my needs, as opposed to limiting me. This forum, with the vast knowledge and instruction, without a fee!, is a very enlightening experience in itself.

Originally Posted by desertmagic

you can look into my homestead website I made with their templates etc its www.okaywhatever.com

Talk about limited...even Soholaunch is better than that! And Soholaunch has its limitations BECAUSE it is built to provide an ecommerce option to those who have no knowledge of html and webdesign.

BV is not the answer for those who want to upload product and go. BV is for those who want to have control and manipulate it with a limited knowledge of html.

An account with Vodahost gives you the best of both worlds...use BV or Soho or opensource...and as you grow in the knowledge of website design...your account will serve your own html designs, css included, or whatever. With a Vodahost account, YOU are the one who decides your limititations...I really like that part!

Originally Posted by karenwms63

Not really...Vodahost is a server or hosting service. BV is their free builder that only works on Vodahost server accounts. They support most any builder that will allow you to choose the server of your choice. There are many sitebuilders that require a certain host in order to publish. This is the kicker. I am not familiar with homestead, so I can not advise you in this. I do know that since I became a customer of Vodahost, what questions I have that are not already answered in this forum, are quickly answered in any support ticket that I submit.

Besides all that, without trust in your hosting service to bring you the best available service, where are you? I trust Vodahost. I trust many of the people I have met in the Vodatalk forum. I have been on "The Dark Side" and I really appreciate the openness of Vodahost. It has been my experience with Voda that they (Vodahost) will grow with my needs, as opposed to limiting me. This forum, with the vast knowledge and instruction, without a fee!, is a very enlightening experience in itself.

Hey karen you can check out my website with my softball team which is www.okaywhatever.com as I loved that template and can I be able to build that kind of template in vodahost builder? you input is greatly important to me to see if I am able to build on like it.

Originally Posted by karenwms63

Talk about limited...even Soholaunch is better than that! And Soholaunch has its limitations BECAUSE it is built to provide an ecommerce option to those who have no knowledge of html and webdesign.

BV is not the answer for those who want to upload product and go. BV is for those who want to have control and manipulate it with a limited knowledge of html.

An account with Vodahost gives you the best of both worlds...use BV or Soho or opensource...and as you grow in the knowledge of website design...your account will serve your own html designs, css included, or whatever. With a Vodahost account, YOU are the one who decides your limititations...I really like that part!

Karen.. that is the best information I got from you allllll day just kidding I couldnt agree with you more about what you just said. I do have some knowledge of HTML but in full bore knowledge hell no..

Originally Posted by desertmagic

Karen.. that is the best information I got from you allllll day just kidding I couldnt agree with you more about what you just said. I do have some knowledge of HTML but in full bore knowledge hell no..

LMAO! I am limited in my knowledge of html, BUT with all the options that Vodahost allows me...the sky is not the limit! I have designed many a site for a friend with Voda (they signed up and I designed), however, I am not allowed to post any links to those sites per contract. And the forum here is a wealth of knowledge, links and advice that are priceless IMO.

Let me put it this way...without Vodahost, Santa Claus would have missed our house this year!

okay how can we contact each other then because I am deaf and I use the instant message and text message on my cell phone and email..

Originally Posted by karenwms63

LMAO! I am limited in my knowledge of html, BUT with all the options that Vodahost allows me...the sky is not the limit! I have designed many a site for a friend with Voda (they signed up and I designed), however, I am not allowed to post any links to those sites per contract. And the forum here is a wealth of knowledge, links and advice that are priceless IMO.

Let me put it this way...without Vodahost, Santa Claus would have missed our house this year!

okay how can we contact each other then because I am deaf and I use the instant message and text message on my cell phone and email..

There are many on this forum who will give of their time for a very reasonable rate. Go to http://www.vodahost.com/vodatalk/vod...eelancers.html to start with, I can personally vouch for any of these people!

P.S. Ya ain't the only deaf one here, so no limit there, my friend!

Originally Posted by desertmagic

Hey karen you can check out my website with my softball team which is www.okaywhatever.com as I loved that template and can I be able to build that kind of template in vodahost builder? you input is greatly important to me to see if I am able to build on like it.

karen you didnt answer my question in here and you havent told me about my website??

Originally Posted by desertmagic

karen you didnt answer my question in here and you havent told me about my website??

Okay...my OPINION...get it?...my opinion....
tap-it-in.com should be the domain name. Your homestead builder leaves a lot to desired. For instance, it is hard to do the initial part of search engine optimization for a site that does not have the keywords in the domain name. Search engine optimization is critical for traffic. There are right ways and wrong ways to do S E O. It is easy to waylaid by gurus and end up hurting your site, if you do not follow the guidelines for "whitehat" seo. If you are so gungho about the template for homestead that you have, check the soholaunch templates out...they are nice and are more flexible than your site is now.

Here is the metatag analysis of your site as is:
And this is from a free tool posted on Davidundalicia's site, (forum member and moderator)

Meta tags analysis.
Title: Title is non informative.
This title 'Home' is a potentially placeholder and non informative. As result of that those titles shall be ignored by the most search engines. Title relevancy to page content is terrible.
The Title relevancy to page content is 0%.
Description: Description meta tag is too short.
This tag contain 19 characters. This is too short for what we would consider a 'robot friendly' description. The minimum number of characters we recommend for this tag is 50.
Description meta tag relevancy to page content is good.
The Description meta tag relevancy to page content is 67%.
Keywords: Keywords meta tag relevancy to page content is poor.
The keywords meta tag relevancy to page content is 43%.


I feel that you could be more personal on your site and more sports related. The template that you have chosen is not sports-friendly, in my opinion (IMO). With Soho or BV, you can make it more sportsy*...(* if that could even be a word...LOL) and more user-friendly to your visitors. Your photos load really slow and I am on broadband, so this is bad. You will get loads of info on the best practices here.

It is my opinion that, given a free rein, which you won't get from homestead, you could have a dynamic site that accomplishes all of your desires with Vodahost. But you will have plan it out...homestead lets you throw it up there...and you will have to make decisions on what will best convey your purpose.

All in all, it is up to you...have a host who limits you or have a host who helps you. Mind you my brief synopsis is all you will get because you do not have a Vodahost account!

Wow.. you did your research on my website.. I have done this and it was a good site to begin with but with the domain name was suppose to be for the deaf website so I didnt want to waste the money on that domain name. The tag part is what I didnt do much because I wanted to keep it within with the players to look into with the update status. There are several pages that ARE not done with and because of that the team fell apart so I stopped fixing it up till next year 2009 which I will be on another team and change it to another name. You are right about HOME as it was Tap it in before and I took that out and I set up a password so no one gets to see it.. I Undo the password so you can see it and now I will put the password back up.. Like I said I would love to change it to the way it suppose to be on the vodahost site. Most of the players likes the set up of the website but you say that soho or BV can do better or it has a better one to make it sportsy!!!

I really didn't do that much, but with what this forum and the members have taught me I was able to convey as much.

It all depends on what you expect from a builder...if you just want to enter content or page names and go, then Soholaunch is good for you. If you want to set up the page and navigation yourself, then BV is the way to go. If you would like a consultation on what would work best for your needs...I.E. you got a list and need advice...then submit a ticket, Or ask a freelancer on Vodahost; they will not steer you wrong.