Thread: trying to look like i paid someone to make this

This is just what my home page is going to look like, once I finish this I'll change the rest of my pages to match.
http://www.bonbonchihuahuas.com/temp.html

I like the things I've changed, I like simple and understated but I think it is missing some structure. Suggestions?

btw, how do I keep the words the color I want them when i make them links? they change color! I don't want them to!

Hi, to much side scroll & to much white space. You need to build your site from the left of your BV screen & use the page properties for centering.

It will be easier for you if you select a screen width for all pages. Say no
wider than 900. Then select "center in the browser" on page properties.
I like the new format better than the old. One suggestion I would have would be to select better pictures...... I know it is hard to take great pictures of baby dogs, or kittens. I am going thru that myself with a new kitten.... however, you could have someone gently guide the puppy while he/she is sitting.... then crop the picture to get a great picture of its face might help. Also, you might want to consider putting the pictures in a lightbox so that the viewer could click on the picture to enlarge to get better look of the the cute baby face.
Just a few thoughts, hope that helps! Good luck!

Ok, I know how to make the page 900 wide, how do I make everything center? do i have to do it manually?

In the page properties at the bottom there is a check box that says center in browser, check it. Save and republish.

let's try this again. better?
http://www.bonbonchihuahuas.com/temp.html

Looking a lot better.

Like the changes! Good Job, even framed a few pictures. When you add the next picture try adding it via a "lightbox" then when the viewer
clicks on the picture it will automatically enlarge.
You are definately getting there!

Cute, pinkish site. I saw you where wondering how to stop changing hyperlink color. Here is the code. Just add in the top of your html file and change the color you wanted in the list. It should do the trick.

<style type="text/css">
a:link {
COLOR: #0000FF;
}
a:visited {
COLOR: #800080;
}
a:hover {
COLOR: #FF0000;
}
a:active {
COLOR: #00FF00;
}
</style>

Originally Posted by tmvijai

Cute, pinkish site. I saw you where wondering how to stop changing hyperlink color. Here is the code. Just add in the top of your html file and change the color you wanted in the list. It should do the trick.

<style type="text/css">
a:link {
COLOR: #0000FF;
}
a:visited {
COLOR: #800080;
}
a:hover {
COLOR: #FF0000;
}
a:active {
COLOR: #00FF00;
}
</style>

Not a good idea to add this code at all..... BV has a built in style management for all links. Just look in the link properties and create accordingly.

Marincky,

Can you shed some light, why it is not a good idea? It is basic html programming and CSS concept.

Vijai

Yes I can tell you why:

1) There is already the facility to do this within the link properties without changing any page code.

2) A majority of people who have opted to build on BlueVoda do so because of its fantastic opportunity to build a professional looking website without having any knowledge whatsoever on website coding/html/php etc etc... The builder appeals to people who may have never built a site before. Many people will misunderstand your method, however easy it is for you and me to understand, because their lack of experience will drive them to be a tad confused and this could lead to them making serious errors on their pages if attempted.

My point is.... The web building tool does this all for them, they don't need to go in the back end of their pages to implement coding of this nature.

GOtcha! I totally agree with you. In ordinary people perspective, it is too much to understand and do it.

But your comment blunty said its no good which is giving a wrong impression that I gave a wrong suggestion. It is the right one but not for right people. You couldn't put it that way.

Thanks

Sorry spelling mistake. I meant to say, "You could have put it that way to be more clear".

Thanks

Sorry my friend that was not my intention, I apologise if you took it in that way.

No harm done!! It happens over the forum or emails. People can't see and words go over differently.