Coding and Graphic

[lindsayharrington]

Hello,

After coding a webpage for myself and being disappointed with the lack of style I decided to download the Hilary Duff template. I am making an affiliate marketing website, where I would like to show a picture of a product and then explain it etc. I have turned the two sort of text boxes on the front of the homepage as the first two products but I would like to repeat these so I can add a new one each day or so? Is there something I can copy in the index sheet and paste it above it to construct a new one?? Also, I obviously wanted to delete the hilary duff cursive title and picture, to create a new one with my logo and picture do I need photoshop or related software? I've been scouring the web for these answers but thought I would break down and see if someone on here can help me? Sorry for the novel, thanks for your time.

Lindsay

[lindsayharrington]

I read that and it sounds a bit garbled.

1. I want to duplicate the 'text box' so I can insert a picture and text each day.
2. I would like to insert my own title and possibly a picture.

Hope that clears things up

Lindsay

[CovertPea]

In reply to your email:
Sorry I can't help you out with this problem, I only do graphics alterations/enhancements.
Perhaps our in-the-know FWT member, Ishkey could be of help?

Cheers
CP

[ishkey]

This could be a Duff one. This is a psd file edit - I'm not a graphics person.

I would like to insert my own title and possibly a picture

The code part is simple A simple copy - paste.

<!-- Original Code "textboxtop" -->
<div class="textboxtop">
Hilary duff on the red carpet.
</div>
<div class="textbox">
<span class="photo"><img src="images/photo1.gif" alt="Thumbnail"></span>
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</div>
<div class="textboxbottom">
<a href="http://#">Comment</a> - <a href="http://#">Read comments (2)</a>
</div> <!-- End Original Code "textboxtop" -->
 
<!-- ********** Copy and Insert Code From "textboxtop2  Here ************ -->
<div class="textboxtop2">
Most Wanted new album! Part Two
</div>
<div class="textbox">
<span class="photo"><img src="images/photo2.gif" alt="Thumbnail"></span>
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</div>
<div class="textboxbottom">
<a href="http://#">Comment</a> - <a href="http://#">Read comments (2)</a>
</div> <!-- End Inserted Code From "textboxtop2"********************** -->
 
<div class="textboxtop2"> <!-- Copy all this code and insert above -->
Hilary duff Most Wanted new album!
</div>
<div class="textbox">
<span class="photo"><img src="images/photo2.gif" alt="Thumbnail"></span>
<p>If you're having problems editing the <a href="http://#/forum/">forum</a>.</p>
<p>If you're looking for beautiful and <a href="http://www.templatebeauty.com">Template Beauty</a>.</p>
<p>To find great hosting providers visit <a href="http://www.webhostingzoom.com">Web Hosting Zoom</a></p>
</div>
<div class="textboxbottom">
<a href="http://#">Comment</a> - <a href="http://#">Read comments (2)</a>
</div> <!-- End - Copy all this code and insert above -->

It should look like this

[lindsayharrington]

Thanks Ishkey,

I also want to say that this is one of the most useful websites I've ever been to! Thank-you for your help I try to find it myself for hours and just end up getting frustrated!

Now if anyone can help me with two more questions I would be so appreciative

My first question is how do I set up the comment and read comments pages?

My second question may be a silly one... For the menu items that run down the side of my page I want to use the same colour schemes but maybe a bit of a different layout.. Do I need to important something into my CSS sheet, and is it going to get extremely complicated..I like a challenge but if it outweighs the benefits....

Thanks for your time,

Lindsay

[ishkey]

At this stage I think you are getting in way over your abilities for us to explain here.
2.) You are talking a re-write of the style.css file and mods to your html files - complicated yes.
1.) Would require server side programing like "php", a "database or program simular to b2evolution, wordpress, or a cms in structure. There are many open source programs out there if you just google.
I always suggest that you get the basic web setup first, understand how to do it and then add the fluff. A good place to learn is http://www.w3schools.com/ for programming. Another would be your Host company, look to see if they have a Control Panel. There you will find most all open source programs you can install to use and mod.
Not trying to discourage you - just trying to save you weeks of frustration.