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What should I use? PHP, HTML or other!!
12-16-2008, 12:57 PM
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What should I use? PHP, HTML or other!!
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Posts: 7
Location: Nevada
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Ok....I have never built a web site. I did teach myself how to use HTML when I was selling things on ebay.
I have always had a idea for a web site. It would contain videos, pictures, a forum, maybe a live chat area.
I do understand that it would be work which I'm willing to undertake. So here is the thing, which language would you use? I'm thinking I would like to build it from scratch and not use a web building site. I'm sorry its such a wide open question, just trying to get a idea on what to use and where to start.
Also, What is anybody opinion on having my own personal home web server? What are the Pro and Cons?
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12-16-2008, 02:16 PM
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Location: Tennessee
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No matter want server-side scripting you decide on, you STILL have to build the site itself with HTML. So, if your only HTML exposure is editing e-bay listings, I suggest you go all the way and get a good, firm grip on HTML, then add CSS for presentation -forget tables for layout.
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12-16-2008, 03:29 PM
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Name: Stuart
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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Yes i agree. First and foremost get a firm grip of HTML and CSS.
After that, i would recommend starting to look into PHP. You will need some sort of server-side scripting language to make the site dynamic and easy to maintain and expand. There are HUGE amounts of resources available online for both so you shouldnt need any cash to get started!
I would suggest www.W3Schools.com as a first stop to refresh your memory and get more detailed knowledge. |
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12-17-2008, 01:42 AM
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Name: Tixy
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Yes I also agreed, please learn HTML and CSS first, you may have a look at w3schools.com & tizag.com for HTML, CSS, PHP or ASP. for only php & MySQL, I like php-mysql-tutorial.com.
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12-17-2008, 04:46 AM
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Name: strauss
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PHP is dynamic and outputs HTML, while HTML is static.
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12-18-2008, 10:34 AM
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Name: Greg James
Location: Durham/RTP NC
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I concur with everyone here. I work for a web design company and we build using MySQL.....and definitely forget tables! I hope all these comments help!  |
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12-18-2008, 05:25 PM
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Location: Nevada
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Thank you  everyone!!! gives me a place to start. |
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12-19-2008, 01:19 AM
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Name: Lindi Wheaton
Location: In Photoshop
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Hello,
Just like 'LadynRed' said no matter what you decide to use you still have to build your website in HTML. I would suggest using XHTML / CSS and maybe even some PHP depending. Since you are set on videos, pictures, a forum, maybe a live chat area; your website will be very database heavy if your going to have a place where people can sign up / login and submit material. Best of luck to you and your new website. Let us know when you have it completed I for one would love to take a peak at it.
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12-19-2008, 01:20 AM
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Name: Bailey Rein
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Since you do HTML then go for that...
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12-19-2008, 11:28 AM
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Re: What should I use? PHP, HTML or other!!
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Posts: 7
Location: Nevada
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Is there a good place that I can go to get some sample HTML start up type of things? To get a good idea and start~
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12-19-2008, 02:16 PM
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Re: What should I use? PHP, HTML or other!!
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Posts: 45
Name: Janice
Location: Philipppines
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You can start by visiting the sites you see on everyone's signature here.
Once you opened a site, just press CTRL + U. A new dialogue box will open. That's basically the source code of the site.
We'll take for example the site of LadynRed:
Code:
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd">
<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" />
<meta name="keywords" content="Carolina Corvettes Club, Corvette enthusiasts. "/>
<meta name="description" content="Carolina Corvettes is THE Upstate South Carolina Corvette Club since 1965. Our are from all over the Upstate Carolina region. We LOVE our cars ! " />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="main.css" type="text/css" />
<!--[if lt IE 7]>
<link href="iefixes.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <![endif]-->
<!--[if gt IE 6]>
<link href="ie7fixes.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <![endif]-->
<title>Welcome to Carolina Corvettes - An Upstate South Carolina Club for Corvette Enthusiasts</title>
</head>
<body>
<div id="wrapper">
<div id="header">
<div class="lettering"> </div>
<img class="scTitle" src="images/sctitle.png" width="318" height="157" alt="Carolina Corvettes" />
<p class="tagLine">An Upstate South Carolina Club for Corvette Enthusiasts</p>
<p class="membership">Member National Council of Corvette Clubs</p>
</div><!-- end header -->
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Not sure though If I get what you mean. lol |
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12-19-2008, 08:42 PM
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Re: What should I use? PHP, HTML or other!!
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Posts: 10,231
Name: Giselle
Location: Washington State
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You have a real good start CharlieBrown and HTML is the backbone!
I also recommend http://www.w3schools.com/ they have examples where you can change the coding to see what you can come up with, a real nice way to learn. They also have a nice way of explaining the coding without making it sound so boring and complicating.
My advice would be to learn it all, you sure have a good start! |
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12-20-2008, 07:21 PM
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start from html
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12-20-2008, 07:53 PM
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PHP all the way...
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12-21-2008, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieBrown
Ok....I have never built a web site. I did teach myself how to use HTML when I was selling things on ebay.
I have always had a idea for a web site. It would contain videos, pictures, a forum, maybe a live chat area.
I do understand that it would be work which I'm willing to undertake. So here is the thing, which language would you use? I'm thinking I would like to build it from scratch and not use a web building site. I'm sorry its such a wide open question, just trying to get a idea on what to use and where to start.
Also, What is anybody opinion on having my own personal home web server? What are the Pro and Cons?
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I will start by answering your last question first...
Stay away from a personal webserver, unless your really and I mean * REALLY* ready to take on alot of challenges...Let me put it this way; If you are not fluent with at least one other Operating System besides windows, don't bother...Ex: Mac or Linux as a second or backup solution because IMHO, it's definitley REQUIRED, and that's a warning, don't say you weren't warned. That said...
As far as designing a site...Php is pretty simple (but powerful) when combined with a database such as MySQL. But I would stick to standard html until you get a better feel of what you want, usually after a year or so, by then, after you have a basic website online, advertised, and possibly making some money or at the very least have daily traffic to your website, then I would make the jump to Php & MySQL to build on what you already have done in html.
Everything else should take care of itself
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02-12-2009, 03:16 PM
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Re: What should I use? PHP, HTML or other!!
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I think you should learn PHP and with HTML knowledges you will build a good site. PHP language is very good for beginners and it's free.
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