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The Decline and Fall of Internet Explorer 6: Implications for Webmasters

3 Feb 2010 04:51:15 GMT

Yes, Internet Explorer 6 is finally dying. While webmasters and security pundits the world over breathe a sigh of relief, this article deals with some of the practical aspects of that demise where webmasters are concerned.

Should You Choose a Linux or a Windows Web Hosting Package? Is There Such a Thing as a Mac Web Host?

21 Jan 2010 01:00:21 GMT

Those who are thinking of starting a website will have noticed that some web hosts advertise Linux packages, others Windows, still others FreeBSD. Should you choose a Linux web host or a Windows one? What if you have a Mac? When do you need a Windows web host and when a Linux or FreeBSD? This article attempts to answer these questions.

How to Solve the Error Message from ReCAPTCHA about Using JavaScript-Free Version

17 Jan 2010 03:37:32 GMT

Another frequently asked question (FAQ) has been added to the How to Add a CAPTCHA Test to Your Feedback Form Script: Reducing Spam in Your Contact Form tutorial. This one deals with the error message from ReCAPTCHA about using the "JavaScript free version of reCAPTCHA" in a browser that has JavaScript. Note: if you do not already have a contact form on your website with CAPTCHA support to filter out spam, read that article for an easy way to do this.

How to Redesign a New Website without Affecting the Old Site Until the New One is Completely Finished (Using Dreamweaver)

6 Jan 2010 02:55:48 GMT

If you have an existing website and you want to redesign it from scratch using Dreamweaver, how do you go about doing it without overwriting the current one while developing? This article describes the procedure, and shows you not only how to defer the publication of your newly redesigned website, but also how you can test your site offline while working on it.

How to Move Your Dreamweaver Files to a New Computer

17 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Have you upgraded to a new computer and are wondering how you can transfer your Dreamweaver website files and site definition from your old system to the new? This article shows you how you can do it in a quick and easy way, without losing any work and without having to redo anything.

How to Pop Up a Tool Tip Window for Your Images Using Dreamweaver

9 Dec 2009 03:50:26 GMT

When you move your mouse over the images of some websites, you'll probably have noticed that a tool tip window pops up. This article shows you how you can create that effect for your site using Dreamweaver. It also addresses the question some visitors ask about why the ALT text does not show for their images. (The question rests on mistaken assumptions about the ALT text.)

Is There a WYSIWYG Editor for PHP? Or Should I Use PHP or HTML for My Website?

3 Dec 2009 05:39:46 GMT

This article answers a few questions that I have received from visitors about PHP and HTML, in particular, about whether to choose PHP or HTML for their site, and whether there is a visual editor for PHP. On the way, I try to clarify the meaning of those terms in order to sort out the confusion surrounding those words.

How to Put a Clickable Email Address on Your Web Page Using Dreamweaver

17 Nov 2009 05:29:13 GMT

For webmasters (especially those running businesses) who want to put an email address on their website, this article describes how you can make that email address into a clickable link.

How to Install PrestaShop Shopping Cart on Your Website

5 Nov 2009 05:36:13 GMT

Are you selling goods or services on your website? Or perhaps you want to sell digital goods like ebooks, software, music MP3 files, etc, and don't know how to get your website to automatically deliver the goods sold to your customers after they pay for it. The PrestaShop software is a free (and open source) shopping cart program that you can install on your website to run your own online shop. This tutorial shows you how you can set it up.

How to Make Your Links Change Colour When the Mouse Hovers Over It Using Dreamweaver: Creating Mouseover / Rollover Effects

21 Oct 2009 06:37:13 GMT

If you're fascinated by how a link is highlighted when you move your mouse over it on some sites, including thesitewizard.com itself, this article teaches you how you can create the same effect for your website using Dreamweaver. It also shows how you can change the default colour ("color") scheme for your unclicked and visited links, add/remove underlines, etc.

Reminder: Geocities Closes on 29 October 2009: Move Your Website Before It's Too Late

13 Oct 2009 06:00:56 GMT

Important: Geocities, the well-known free web host, officially closes on 29 October 2009. If you still have a website on Geocities, please move it before it's too late. Read the guide How to Transfer / Move Your Website from GeoCities: Closure of GeoCities' Free Web Hosting to make sure you don't miss an important step.

Will I Have to Continue to Pay a Fee to Keep My Domain Name After I Buy It? Can I Change Registrars? Can I Terminate My Domain Name?

28 Sep 2009 06:44:12 GMT

This article answers some questions newcomers have about registering a domain name, namely whether they have to continue to pay a fee to keep the domain name, whether they can change registrars and whether they can terminate a domain name if they don't want it any more.

How to Put Multiple Feedback Forms on One Website

18 Sep 2009 03:15:51 GMT

I've often been asked whether it's possible to put 2 or more contact forms on a website, using thesitewizard.com's Free Feedback Form Wizard. Some webmasters want to do this because there are multiple people that visitors may want to reach. This article shows you how to do this.

How to Delete a Web Page from Your Website: Removing an Already Uploaded File

10 Sep 2009 03:36:26 GMT

If you have ever published a web page, and then changed your mind about wanting such a page, this article is for you. It shows you how you can delete that file from your site, no matter which web editor you happen to be using.

How to Add a CAPTCHA Test to Your Feedback Form Script: Reducing Spam in Your Contact Form

15 Jun 2009 07:13:55 GMT

Is your mail box filled with spam sent by automated computer programs dumping junk into your feedback form? Are you tired of having to wade through tons of ridiculous body enhancement suggestions replete with grammatical errors before arriving at your real email? This article shows you how you can add a CAPTCHA facility to your feedback form in an easy-to-do way, to hopefully reduce the spam arriving through your contact form.

Note that this article is intended for the ordinary, non-technical webmaster, and can be implemented by anyone.

How to Point a Domain Name to Your Website (Or What to Do After Buying Your Domain Name)

3 Jun 2009 01:00:10 GMT

So you've bought your own domain name. What do you do next? How do you point a domain name at your website or your web hosting account? This article answers that question.

What Does It Mean to Park a Domain Name? Domain Name Parking Explained.

26 May 2009 06:42:58 GMT

In response to a query, this article explains what it means to park a domain name. It also covers situations where you may want to park a domain name, and discusses why you may not want use your domain name registrar's parking services.

How to Make / Create Your Own Website: A Beginner's A-Z Guide (Updated)

19 Mar 2009 06:35:35 GMT

The popular Beginner's A-Z Guide on Starting/Creating Your Own Website has been updated. In particular, the section on making money from your website has been augmented so that it now has information on how to put an order form or "Buy Now" button on your site in addition to the existing tutorial on placing advertisements and collecting credit card payments.

If you're thinking of starting your own website, this guide will take you through all the steps necessary, in an easy-to-understand way.

How to Create a Website with Dreamweaver CS4 (Dreamweaver Tutorial)

8 Dec 2008 11:08:57 GMT

If you are thinking of a way to create your own website, check out this tutorial on how you can use the famous Dreamweaver CS4 web editor to design and build it. The tutorial series goes through all the steps necessary for you to create a fully functional website, complete with home page, feedback form, site map, and so on.

What is HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Perl? Do I Need to Learn Them to Create a Website?

30 Jun 2008 09:00:29 GMT

If you're thinking of starting your own website, and are stumped by terms like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Perl, take a look at this article, explaining them, as well as describing what you'll need to do to create a website.