Daily Archives: October 11, 2012

How much to charge for a CMS site?

Definitely Everyone, I used to be wondering how very much you guys typically charge for any site built on which has a CMS. The system I’m thinking about using is Joomla!, which is open source, so there is no cost overhead associated with it. My customers pay by contract, so an hourly fee won’t work. I’m preparation to do some sort of quote for our first CMS internet site tomorrow, and I thought I’d check and see what a fair base tier price is. In the western world the site, fundamentally, it’s a sports news site, including things like about 15-20 several authors, each posting their very own articles. Many thanks, joel If a web site is updated because of the user simply by using a CMS system then the pricing is normally quite high. i would say over 450.

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Not sure where this goes really coz i have no idea what the problem is…

Hell I’m very new to this site and We are a beginner at making webpages compared to nearly all of you i’m certain… Anyway moving forward to… Well where does someone start, its a little problem although its one thats carrying out my head in big time… This is my own site well the component to it thats looking for some fixing plus attention http: //www. kevinomega. corp. uk/Webdesign/NXW/main. html My issue is using the link images if you look at these individuals in firefox these are fine look simply as I’ve structured but when looked at in IE they need a nasty package around them that actually does spoil the final look of the otherwise ok pattern, i’m really unclear if this can be a script problem or even an image problem precisely as it works in different browsers just definitely not IE and while I could disregard it if it turned out another browser the idea didn’t work around, IE is kinda an important important one. I just been curious about if anyone experienced a clue how i might be able to fix this at all Every help is considerably appreciated! Be thankful for you News just within … Continue reading

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Graphical Abilities

Howdy, Good here it should go, I am fantastic coder, I know and may recite code pertaining to HTML, CSS, PHP, MySql, C, C++, C#, Rex, Essential, Java, and VB. I have been recently taking Coding tuition and certification courses for some time now. The problem, well in doing this I think I position the switch in the suitable side of mental to ‘off’. My question goes out to the graphical pattern people here, what’s the simplest way to " sprout" one’s graphical abilities I’m attempting to expand my resourcefulness and just in search of information. Thanks. You just need to start practicing. Try tutorials or just simply play around. It’s like paiting or any kind of art wherein you can’t get better via just reading about it – you’ll want to do it also. Yea POST agree, I consider that’s my largest problem. I hardly understand that concept, I learned everything I understand by reading consequently it’s wierd. Me personally too! But I am getting there. The simplest way for me was tutorials provided with programs such as Photoshop CS or maybe Macromedia Fireworks; it all depends upon the program you want to use as very well because graphic … Continue reading

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Site updatable by client

I’d prefer to create a niche site that has certain spots within the webpage that your customer can update. I’ve looked on some CMS web pages but CMS looks like it’s to much regarding what I wish to accomplish. Has anyone tried to build something like this particular or knows of an good solution. Bless you Does this webhost allow SSI (Server Area Includes) This would permit you to use a server-side language for example PHP or Perl to touch SSI substitution simply. If you do not know what SSI is usually, try the example below to find out for it… You will have to change the extensions of your pages to. shtml (example, directory. shtml) or perhaps the webhost allows clients to assign your extensions. htm plus. html to SSI handling. To find out if the webhost allows SSI, do this. Result in a text file in addition to call it " examination. txt". The text file might be one line such as this: That is a test. Currently, create a web page called: " examination. shtml" plus it will look like that: < html> < head> < title> SSI Test< /title> < /head> < body> <! –#include virtual=" … Continue reading

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My clients need to be able to manage their sites.

It is possible to best way to allow for my clients to be able to change data on there sites when they are up and running I offer simple cost effective solutions for with regard to small busineses. The tool does not end up being really flexible. The simpler better. Just someting that allows user to change text, pictures, and some of the more basic HTML CODE components. I understand about edit. com I believe there prices are too big. $25 for a day of editing! I am also aware of an program that carries for about $50. You’ll get $25 for reffering this program to people. Will there be any freeware which anyone knows concerning. Like i said I aim to offer people essentially the most cost effective option possible You’ll want to look into utilizing a content management process. WordPress and TextPattern tend to be two good free systems which might be easy to customise and twist towards shape. Expression Engine is fantastic but you should pay for a license for each site you mount it on. Macromedia contribute is a great content management software application.. It takes some initial setup and a license but is relatively easy … Continue reading

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Can you make a good site with a WYSIWYG editor?

Howdy there, I’m focusing on a website strategy, but don’t genuinely have any knowledge involving languages. My current website was designed by just a friend, but I am getting frustrated with requiring you to wait until it is really convenient for him to perform any updates or even adding content. I used to be thinking of undertaking my new strategy myself, but I don’t know if I contain the time to find out PHP or HTML in depth. Can anyone suggest a good WYSIWYG editor that may let me design a reliable looking website not having much knowledge MY SPOUSE AND I don’t mind having to learn some stuff, just expecting the learning curve to be a bit high for any advanced stuff. I’ve used frontpage in the past and have found that almost all websites look amateurish, plus I’ve heard who’s writes terrible messy HTML that may hurt your se placings. Anyway, sorry for any long ramble, but if any one has any tips I’d certainly thanks. Thanks. The exact level of professionality (is than a word) is dependent on the designer, not the software. With that said, I would propose Macromedia Dreamweaver. HTML itself is not difficult to … Continue reading

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Looking fro a better gallery technique

I am looking for a way to display many photos online. I cannot use PHP and I am partial to thinking about using XML. My requirements are: thousands (up to around 50, average file size 30kb) photos ought to load in background without hang up the browser Choice for slideshow, preferably with my option to obtain it default that will " slideshow on" Large range of cell phone browser compatibility involves no plugin I found one who meets many of these requirements, except cell phone browser compatibility: http: //mckoss. com/jscript/slideshow/ but I cannot expect each one of my end users to make use of IE Thanks for any suggestions http: //spgm. sourceforge. net/.

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Looking for the right forum

I’m new here plus the reason I become a member was to find out more about web design. I noticed the services requested section and 90% of the post have many hundreds views and " 0" replies so I guess that’s not a good place when you need help. Can someone explain to me where will be best to post a variety of questions I will probably have. I know basic html but as everyday goes by that will becomes history, could be seen as there are new approaches to design website day-to-day. I simply need a position where peple are going to be willing to guide me out if when I get in the pickle The reason why there are no replies within the " Request A Service" section, is that replies there tend to be prohibited. If somebody ‘A’ posts any request there, you should contact person ‘A’ instantly through e-mail. This is certainly to avoid men and women advertising their products. You need to remember that questions within the " Request A Service" forum, are from individuals who want a complete job done. They aren’t asking design or perhaps coding questions. They are prepared to pay people … Continue reading

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news bar on the side – rss feed or php

I’m gonna have a summary of company-related news stories in a sidebar on any page and I need a great way to add a story and get all the web sites dynamically updated when using the new story in addition to the stack. I am working with PHP a little, so I can easily visualize a way it could be done through PHP, but then there’s also the chance of using REALLY SIMPLY SYNDICATION feeds… Any positives and negatives or alternatives RSS is made for getting stuff through other sites, not your own. You COULD make use of RSS, but it would be VERY redundant, much better to code it when, not twice. Work with PHP. Cool, thanks for that reply.

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church client PHASE 1

Delighted New Year to all or any! The new design for your forums looks sweeeet. Not too long ago I posted a question about my new client, that is a church. I started on the mockup of their design and this is what I have up to now. The url of its site is: world wide web. jonesumc. org Already some developments I see include the border.. it looks excessively pixelated. Also, I’m going to own to extend the actual navigation bar all the way up across. I will workout on CSS to build a border around that layout that centers it in the center of the page. The planning is simple, and maybe it ought to be, however I have to add something eye-catching which solidifies its strict design. My friend said so it looks more just like a corporate website over a church site. lol Is the use of green compulsary (ie. has it been specified from the client that they need green I notice the old site is very green too)… I ask so it just doesn’t improve me at many, the green that is. Their logo can be distinctive, with the particular cross and most, and … Continue reading

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