A recent topic about how to display a domain name that is written or printed turned into a more developed topic of file naming conventions. So, let’s tackle the first question: How should we display a domain name in a document? Normally, you don’t need to display the http:// part for a domain name. However, the www part is important. Some domain names will not work with the … [Read more...] about File Naming Conventions & Display
Coding
Wav Files, Macs & Flash
I have a client that loves sounds on her websites. I am not going to expound here about the pros and cons of sounds because regardless of anyone’s opinions, sometimes you have to pick and choose your battles! The problem I had did not come to light until this client purchased a Mac for her PC-based office, and of course the first web site viewed on it was their corporate web … [Read more...] about Wav Files, Macs & Flash
DHTML Javascript & Mac IE5
I started out like most people in the web design field, using a pseudo WYSIWYG program to generate code. One of the first programs I used was Macromedia Fireworks to make some DHTML menus. Oh, when I figured out how to make my first drop down menu, I was estatic! It worked, sort of, in IE5 on the PC, not very good in NS 4.7, and the drop down part of the menu showed up … [Read more...] about DHTML Javascript & Mac IE5
Validate Flash Markup
The software I use is Dreamweaver 8, Swish Max and some Flash. I have been on a mission to figure out how to validate the code that these software packages generate for web pages. I am no expert, but have been hoping that someone who knew a lot more about how browsers work would come up with a solution. I knew that w3c only supports the "object" tag, yet Mozilla-based … [Read more...] about Validate Flash Markup