Examples of Web Design Techniques used in this Site

If you want to learn how I achieve certain effects, look at the following pages, and click on "View", then "Page Source" in your browser. Note: "Page Source" in Netscape is equivalent to "Source" in Internet Explorer. Links to my column (for more information) are provided where appropriate, or use this page of links.

  • Image Link: Making an image a link. This link is to a protected directory (which requires a password). Example - my photo.

  • Image Map: An image with several areas defined as links. Example - the two blocks beside my photo. How to Implement

  • Cycling Image: Several images which sequently show, each having a link to another page or web site. Example - the cycling block below my photo.
    How to Implement

  • Mouse-over Image Change: Making an image change when the mouse is passed over the image - usually used to highlight an image link. Example - the red image near the bottom of the page. How to Implement

  • Frames: Dividing the window into several portions (called Frames) which can be used to retain a menu (without reloading) in one frame while changing the content in another frame. Example - the index to pages of links in the left frame, and the pages of links displayed in the right frame. A top frame is used to display a title. How to Implement

  • Forms/Dropdown Boxes: Form tags used to create dropdown boxes containing several link selections Example 1 - compacting the display of links in the index. Example 2 - a similar use but not used in conjuction with frames.
    How to Implement

  • Forms/Submiting Information: Form tags used to create an e-mail message containing the information which has been entered into the form fields (boxes or button selection). Example - a request for information with required identification of the person making the request. How to Implement

  • Pop-up Windows: Creating a new window of any size, positioned where you want it, and with a variety of characteristics. Example 1 - displaying a small window containing a graphic or a table - click on any of the links in the left frame - you can not see the content of this window because the directory is password protected. Example 2 - a set of example pop-up windows. How to Implement

  • Password Protection: Example - same as Example 1 under pop-up windows. How to Implement

Bob Alden Technologies Last update: May 9, 2002 Web Design Home Page