any web developers here? css, layers, and other questions..

koloa · 01-06-2006, 12:45 PM

i am putting together a small classified website for my town, similiar to that of craigslist,..

is it ok to use css and layers for a website? im not sure what is ok in design these days or what gives the most problems..

can i purchase 1 account of webspace from like dreamhost, but have multiple websites with each having its own domain name on 1 account?

thanks

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sorbee711 · 01-06-2006, 12:51 PM

css is HIGHLY recommended. I've personally never been a fan of layers, but I do see them used.

I don't know how dreamhost works, but I'd imagine you can run multiple websites from 1 account if you have it routed properly.

Mrhappy · 01-06-2006, 12:52 PM

layers are depreciated and not really referred to anymore as such.

Its all css.

The idea of layers are still relevent but the <layer> tag isn't used.

koloa · 01-06-2006, 01:01 PM

i am noob when it comes to websites, but if i was to design a nice smooth layout, i thought i would create layers and drag them to wherever i would like, and then add css to that layer to customize the appearance.

i know frames are no good...

Mrhappy · 01-06-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koloa

i am noob when it comes to websites, but if i was to design a nice smooth layout, i thought i would create layers and drag them to wherever i would like, and then add css to that layer to customize the appearance.

i know frames are no good...

You've lost me.

Drag layers to where you want?

What layers?

koloa · 01-06-2006, 01:17 PM

well i am using dreamweaver mx, and when i select insert layer, i am able to drag the layer on the site to anywhere i want and choose the size(on top of a picture or something). i am also using fireworks mx.

i am not sure if i am describing things correctly, sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrhappy

You've lost me.

Drag layers to where you want?

What layers?

koloa · 01-06-2006, 01:18 PM

like if i was to make a site just like craigslist, but without using tables, i would use layers right? like where i would like to position sections of information of classifieds, topics, etc...?

Mrhappy · 01-06-2006, 01:23 PM

Ok, a layer in Dreamweaver.

That just represents a table or div or whatever else dreamweaver wants to use to code the content you are adding.

If you are using dreamweaver for all of the coding I wouldn't worry much about the code behind it.

Dreamweaver is pretty up to date with compliancy and should be using the best practice methods.

01-06-2006, 12:45 PM	#1
koloa Scooby Newbie Member#: 91960 Join Date: Jul 2005	any web developers here? css, layers, and other questions.. i am putting together a small classified website for my town, similiar to that of craigslist,.. is it ok to use css and layers for a website? im not sure what is ok in design these days or what gives the most problems.. can i purchase 1 account of webspace from like dreamhost, but have multiple websites with each having its own domain name on 1 account? thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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sorbee711 Scooby Specialist Member#: 14259 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shrewsbury, MA Vehicle: OT, we're a-holes b/c we are bored at work	css is HIGHLY recommended. I've personally never been a fan of layers, but I do see them used. I don't know how dreamhost works, but I'd imagine you can run multiple websites from 1 account if you have it routed properly.

01-06-2006, 12:52 PM	#3
Mrhappy Scooby Specialist Member#: 31973 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2015 WRB WRX 2003 WRB WRX - bad engine	layers are depreciated and not really referred to anymore as such. Its all css. The idea of layers are still relevent but the <layer> tag isn't used.

01-06-2006, 01:01 PM	#4
koloa Scooby Newbie Member#: 91960 Join Date: Jul 2005	i am noob when it comes to websites, but if i was to design a nice smooth layout, i thought i would create layers and drag them to wherever i would like, and then add css to that layer to customize the appearance. i know frames are no good...

01-06-2006, 01:18 PM	#7
koloa Scooby Newbie Member#: 91960 Join Date: Jul 2005	like if i was to make a site just like craigslist, but without using tables, i would use layers right? like where i would like to position sections of information of classifieds, topics, etc...?

01-06-2006, 01:23 PM	#8
Mrhappy Scooby Specialist Member#: 31973 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2015 WRB WRX 2003 WRB WRX - bad engine	Ok, a layer in Dreamweaver. That just represents a table or div or whatever else dreamweaver wants to use to code the content you are adding. If you are using dreamweaver for all of the coding I wouldn't worry much about the code behind it. Dreamweaver is pretty up to date with compliancy and should be using the best practice methods.