Spice Up Your Web Site with JavaScript
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JavaScript is a
scripting language designed for use within a web page and/or on a web server. It
is used to create special effects within a web page. Elements such as links,
images and forms can be manipulated using this powerful technology.
Unlike CGI scripts,
JavaScript can be placed directly into your HTML code. It can also reside on
your server and be called from a small code within your web page.
This powerful
scripting language can be used to create special effects on your web page such
as link effects, mouseovers, image roll overs, navigational systems and much
more.
Here are a few
great scripts to get you started:
Navigation
Bar
This script is
actually a combination of JavaScript and HTML better known as DHTML. It will
enable you to have a mouseover navigational menu at the top of your web page.
When you place your mouse over the main menu, a drop down menu will appear. As
you move your mouse over the drop down menu, each selection is highlighted.
Dynamic
Splash Screen
If you've ever
wanted to set up a splash screen for your web page, Dynamic Splash Screen will
do just that. Splash pages can be used to tell your visitors a little bit about
your site or whatever you'd like. The great thing about this script is that it
is constructed using a single page. Once the splash messages have been
completed, the script will navigate to the URL of your choice. It also includes
a link on the splash page that says, "Skip Intro." Nice effect.
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex3/dynamicsplash.htm
Pausing Up
and Down Menu Scroller
This nice little
script will enable you to have linked text that scrolls upwards and will pause
between each message. You can choose to include a background image and customize
the background color and box size. This script provides a nice way to
announce new additions to your site or whatever you'd like.
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex2/crosstick.htm
overLIB
Create mouseover
popup boxes for your text links. This great script can be used to include
information about the links, tips or whatever you'd like. It can create simple
mouseover popup boxes or can even create a popup box that will stay open until
the user wants to close it. The boxes can also be displayed with or without
a caption and colors can be customized. This is a great little
script. http://www.bosrup.com/web/overlib/
Source
Protector
Although this
script won't completely protect your page content, it will deter those wanting
to steal your code. When you right click on your mouse, an alert box will
appear. You can include a message of your choice.
http://www.javascript-page.com/noclk.html
Right Click
Menu
This nifty little
script not only helps prevent your code from being stolen, but it also creates a
pop up navigation menu. When you right click on your mouse, instead of the
browser menu appearing, your menu will appear. This little menu can contain live
links to other pages on your web site.
Banner
Rotator
This simple little
script will enable you to rotate banners on your web page. You simply add your
banner information to the code and place this script within your web page where
you'd like your banners to display. Each time your page loads, a new banner
will be displayed. Great little script.
http://www.javascript-page.com/banrot.html
Daily
Tip
This script will
enable you to display a daily tip on your web site. You can program it with tips
for the entire month and they will automatically display each day.
FairWell
Window Launcher
Although popup
windows can be irritating, this script is a little different. It will launch a
new window when your visitor leaves your site. What's great about this script is
that it will only appear the first time someone visits your web site. If you
offer your visitors a free publication, try placing your subscription
information within this new window. This provides a great way to increase
subscriptions to your publication.
http://wsabstract.com/script/cut65.shtml
Locating
JavaScripts: http://javascript.internet.com/
Locating
DHTML Scripts: http://www.dynamicdrive.com/
Learn more
about JavaScript: JavaScript Learning Center http://www.javascriptmall.com/learn/contents.htm
Although JavaScript
can certainly help you spice up your web site, there are many scripts that your
visitors may find irritating. Try to avoid scripts such as mouse trailers,
mouseover sounds, mouseover pop up windows and mouseover redirects. Carefully
select scripts that will enhance your visitors experience and encourage them
to return in the future. |