Spice Up Your Site with JavaScript
By Shelley Lowery
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:
Brainjar.com
Experiments in web programming. Features articles, tutorials and
example code related to client-side and server-side web
development. Heavy on the standards.
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.
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.
LinkOver
Create mouseover effects 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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are more scripts to consider:
- » Free-javascrits. Free Cut & Paste
JavaScripts.
- » JavaScript Source. An
excellent JavaScript resource with tons of "cut and paste"
JavaScript examples for your Web pages. All for free!
- » Dynamic Drive. The #1 place on
the net to obtain free, original DHTML & Javascripts to enhance
your web site! All for free!
Want to learn how to progam JavaScript?
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.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery
About the Author: Shelley Lowery is the Webmistress of Web-Source.net. Your Guide to
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