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September 24th, 2008, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Piper City, IL
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I used to write my own website with html and SSIs, but I got tired of updating each page every time I wanted to change it, and then my wife started her photography and that was tough to keep up with too - just got way too clunky for anything other than just a placeholder.
So we switched to using 4 parallel installations of Wordpress and that's working out great for now. Keeps it easy to update and helps target individual customers too. I took some time to learn the Wordpress architecture, and if you know a little php and html it's a very flexible system. It's not the slickest design, but it's functional: Welcome to Center Street Productions - Video and Photography. |
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September 24th, 2008, 12:38 PM
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FrontPage 2003. I know you had a bad experience, but the 2003 version was the last version and it got rid of most of the silly proprietary MS add-ons, plus the HTML is useable. I've hung on to my copy because as you found out, there's really nothing like it out there anymore on the PC. I still use it for basic sites. You can flip back and forth between the WYSIWYG and HTML tabs to quickly fine tune stuff. Having said that, RapidWeaver is a good substitute if you have a Mac.
n.b. I wouldn't recommend Microsoft's successor to FP 2003, but I do recommend the 2003 version if you can find it somewhere online.
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September 25th, 2008, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: North Conway, NH
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Thanks to all who recommended Wordpress. Once I got everything successfully installed (not difficult), I can understand how it will be much simpler to update and maintain than a typical Web site authoring tool like DW or FP. I lived with FP for a few years and hated every minute of it. Site updates were a pain. Format changes were a nightmare.
My next step is to figure out how to get the look I want. I guess I'll be spending more time on the WordPress boards. To all... thanks again. In particular, Josh... thanks for your persistence. And Philip, thanks for showing me what I can do. I'm going to keep some of your ideas as a model. your site is nicely done. |
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September 26th, 2008, 09:48 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Piper City, IL
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Thanks Tripp. If you get stuck with anything email me - I'm not an expert but I know my way around it a bit.
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September 26th, 2008, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Hollywood
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Yes, the first time you do anything it might be difficult, the second time it's super easy.
I am subscribed to this thread if you have questions. I should also mention the awesome PodPress podcasting plugin. |
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September 27th, 2008, 03:44 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Abilene, Texas
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Tripp,
You may be underestimating your abilities in the discussion about how to set up a site. I'm impressed with the way you've incorporated Flash into your website. That piece alone shows you have a strong aptitude for all things related to websites and posting video. The flash piece is what I'm struggling with. I've downloaded Adobe Flash and am having a heck of time figuring out who to put an flv file on my site and make it run/show. Any advice in where to look or how to get my pea-sized brain wrapped around this process? And, yes, unlike you, I really do have a pea-sized brain. :-) dave |
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October 13th, 2008, 09:16 AM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Allentown, PA
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- late to the party -
I'll be building [or should say attempting to build a site] with - EzGenerator
Website Building Software: Create Websites without HTML coding. EZGenerator Website builder Haven't had much time to delve into it yet but they have a ton of free, customizable templates/themes you can download. |
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October 13th, 2008, 11:12 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Utrecht, NL | Europe 3rd Rock from the Sun
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Whohoo... Hey, where did all the people go? Well at least the keg is still sorta cold.
So just wanted to add two things: 1. Outsource your CMS template building (sleep better and have more free time) 2. Take a look at Build a Website - Create a Blog - Squarespace There are many Wordpress savvy independents that can take your cues or design and get you up-and-running fast. Then you can always maintain it yourself. SquareSpace is pretty unique in that it is a CMS for a site or a blog but it is completely and easily web configurable and is offered as a complete solution including (very) reliable hosting. George/ |
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October 13th, 2008, 12:02 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Winter Park, FL
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Hey Tripp, if you keep up with wordpress and start wanting to post more videos there are a few plugins out there to help. I wrote one and am still developing it.
Simple Thought Productions SFV Plugin If you use it and have any comments or problems I would love to hear them.
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October 23rd, 2008, 06:13 AM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Oct 2004
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